Keefer Pelech is running for Richmond city councillor and said he would not increase taxes to fund more police officers and firefighters.
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Keefer Pelech is running for Richmond city councillor on the Richmond Citizens’ Association slate, listing his home neighbourhood as South Arm and his profession as a ministerial advisor.
In a candidate questionnaire, Pelech said he is running because “families are struggling,” citing housing costs and saying many young families are being pushed out of the city where they grew up.
On public safety, Pelech answered “Yes” to the question of whether Richmond is a safe place to live, work and play.
When asked whether he would increase taxes to pay for more police officers and firefighters, Pelech answered “No.” He also answered “No” to continuing the city’s appeal of the Cowichan Tribes ruling.
Pelech said “Yes” to increasing reconciliation efforts with First Nations, and “Yes” to whether new small-scale multi-unit housing (SSMUH) developments fit into Richmond.
He answered “No” to whether the city should lower fees for developers to support faster housing development, but answered “Yes” to allowing more City of Richmond-owned land to be used for affordable housing.
On temporary modular housing contracts, Pelech said “Yes,” and he also answered “Yes” to adding more bike lanes and to reducing traffic congestion.
Pelech answered “Yes” to adding more buses, and “No” to lower property taxes in Richmond. He said “Yes” to more recreational facilities and to increasing funding for arts programming.
On community events, Pelech answered “Yes” to having more taxpayer-funded free community events.
He answered “No” to whether he feels Richmond gets enough support from seniors levels of government for housing, health and transportation.
Pelech answered “No” to reducing environmentally sensitive areas (ESAs) on private property, and he answered “Yes” to allowing retail cannabis stores in Richmond.
He answered “Yes” to more industrial/commercial development along the Fraser River waterfront, and “Yes” to the city creating more low-cost or subsidized commercial space for local entrepreneurs and startups.
On public consultation, Pelech answered “Yes” to Richmond holding more public consultations before major infrastructure decisions.
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