Edmonton mayoral candidates address justice, bail reform, downtown safety
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As election day draws near, some community members are calling for change in Edmonton’s downtown. However, action will need to come from more than just municipal leaders.
As election day draws near, some community members are calling for change in Edmonton’s downtown.
The Downtown Revitalization Coalition is calling on the next mayor to focus on making streets safer for everyone. However, action will need to come from more than just municipal leaders.
At Freecloud Records in Chinatown, owner Richard Liukko has gotten used to social disorder and crime. He’s advocating for changes.
“We’re looking for any means whatsoever, any kind of support to try and make it a safe destination for people to go to,” said Liukko, also a member of the Edmonton Chinatown BIA.
Liukko says that in the past, community policing has worked well with the neighbourhood.
They’re hoping for another lasting solution to make that stick.
“If there’s no support for small businesses and there’s nowhere safe and secure for people to go to conduct their business, then you’ll find people leaving. It’s really hard to bring people once they’re gone,” said Liukko.
Long-term solutions are also top of mind for the Downtown Revitalization Coalition.
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