Candidates on public safety

There is perhaps no issue more emotionally charged in the 2018 municipal election than public safety. 

Public safety has been a topic debated in communities across B.C. and Vernon is no different.

On Oct. 10, 2018, Castanet held a mayoral discussion with the four candidates running for mayor in the City of Vernon.

The candidates, Victor Cumming, Art Gourley, Erik Olesen and Darrin Taylor were asked a number of questions on a wide range of topics including public safety:

Public safety is a contentious issue in Vernon, most notably, discarded needles being one of the most hotly debated topics. 

We know now RCMP and bylaw will be adding more boots on the ground, we also know that the city has funded weekly cleanups through social service agencies. 

Apart from actions already being taken, how do you propose we ease public fears?