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A key motivation for Coun. Rob MartinB次元官网网址檚 decision to run for mayor is bringing more employment to Colwood.
B次元官网网址淢ore employment in the community will address a number of issues,B次元官网网址� said Martin, who is completing his second term on Colwood Council. B次元官网网址淏ringing in more employment does two things. It allows people to work where they live instead of commuting. In addition, it reverses the traffic flow. Instead of people leaving in the morning, they will be coming to Colwood to work. IB次元官网网址檝e been hearing from people that transporation is key.B次元官网网址�
B次元官网网址淲e need to be building for the employment of the future which will be the digital work space,B次元官网网址� said Martin, owner of Precise Surgical and Medical Supplies, a small business that operates in eight provinces and Alaska. B次元官网网址淭hatB次元官网网址檚 where work is going in the virtual world of the future.B次元官网网址�
Increased success with attracting commercial development will enable Colwood to support increased success in service industries such as coffee shops, restaurants and pubs, which will make Colwood more attractive to people looking to open businesses, Martin explained. B次元官网网址淣inety-three per cent of ColwoodB次元官网网址檚 net taxable assessed value comes from homeowners. We must increase the commercial tax base for the long-term financial health of the city.B次元官网网址�
Another important issue is the protection of ColwoodB次元官网网址檚 natural environmental assets. B次元官网网址淲e have over 50 parks that have been under-serviced for far too long,B次元官网网址漢e said.
Martin is also passionate about recreation, arts and libraries, something he attributes in part to his time as ColwoodB次元官网网址檚 representative on the Greater Victoria Public Library board, wherer he has served as board chair since 2016. B次元官网网址淚 believe access to recreation, the arts and libraries are key pillars of a healthy community. I will continue to focus on Juan de Fuca Recreation, and Juan de Fuca Performing Arts.
