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Dawn Slykhuis

Indépendant pour Port Moody Conseil

Climate Change

Active Transportation

Before advocating for active transport, we need to build community amenities that support active transport.
Dawn is an advocate for active transportation, rarely driving herself but understands this is not feasible for every family.

Parking

As part of this, consultation with local business owners impacted (the Breweries especially) would need to occur.
The cost of implemented paid parking with resident exemptions would need to be significantly lower than the revenue brought in.
Dawn is interested in looking at the feasibility/cost to implement paid parking at Rocky Point Park for non residents.

Housing & Homelessness

Affordability

Dawn brings several years experience managing affordable housing, shelters and programs for vulnerable individuals.

Dawn has worked in management roles in non profit housing, most notably as Team Leader for the Vancouver ICM team for the At Home/Chez Soi Housing First Project - the largest research demonstration project on ending homelessness in the world.

Dawn would like to see HOMES instead of housing for individuals. The current model of affordable housing does not allow individuals to settle as there are income caps forcing them to move, as well as family size limits, again forcing individuals to move when their family structure changes. Dawn would like to see affordable homes that allow individuals to grow and root in the community as opposed to being moved around.

Co-Op Housing

A huge fan of co-op housing, Dawn supports the maintenance and upkeep of our current co-op housing as an affordable housing option.

Housing Accessibility

Accessibility retrofits should not be at the cost of small business owners or private strata owners.
Dawn would like to see all new developments require developers to make buildings accessible.

Indigenous-Led Housing

As mentioned, Dawn believes Indigenous community members need to be key stakeholders in development conversations.
This is a priority for Dawn. Indigenous community representatives should be key stakeholders in conversations surrounding development.

SROs

SROs are not housing. Period.

Human Rights

Physical Accessibility

Dawn is a fierce advocate for human rights, including accessibility.

Current buildings are not always accessible for those with physical disabilities and Dawn will advocate for developers to ensure all new builds include accessibility features.

Sex Workers

Sex workers are one of the most at risk of violence and vulnerable groups in our community.
Dawn has extensive experience working with sex workers and outreaching to listen to their concerns.

Trans Rights & Access to Services

Dawn has already and will continue to advocate for an inclusive community where trans individuals feel safe accessing services.
Trans rights are essential human rights in our community.

Mental Health, Drugs, & Addiction

Overdoses & the Contaminated Drug Supply

Overdose is a real concern in our community, the leading cause of death in BC for individuals 19-35 years old.
Additionally, accessibility for emergency overdose responses needs to be increased (Naloxone training, etc.)
Connection is the opposite of addiction. Dawn believes that building a strong community can create safety for those using drugs.

Public Spaces & Services

Public Washrooms

Why is there no washroom at Bert Flynn park? (a question Dawn often asks herself) or the skytrain stations.
Dawn would like to see additional public washrooms in parks outside of Rocky Point Park to ensure our other greenspaces are used.

Reconciliation & Indigenous Nations

Indigenous-Led Housing

As mentioned, Dawn believes Indigenous community members need to be key stakeholders in development conversations.
This is a priority for Dawn. Indigenous community representatives should be key stakeholders in conversations surrounding development.

Land & Governance

Port Moody (Say-Mah-Mit) is located on the unceded (stolen) territory of Indigenous People.
Real reconciliation conversations involve elevating the voices of Indigenous community members, particularly around land use.

Places Names, Statues, & Other Commemorations

Dawn supports the expansion of Indigenous Commemorations beyond Noon's Creek hatchery.

Transit & Getting Around

Active Transportation

Before advocating for active transport, we need to build community amenities that support active transport.
Dawn is an advocate for active transportation, rarely driving herself but understands this is not feasible for every family.

Parking

As part of this, consultation with local business owners impacted (the Breweries especially) would need to occur.
The cost of implemented paid parking with resident exemptions would need to be significantly lower than the revenue brought in.
Dawn is interested in looking at the feasibility/cost to implement paid parking at Rocky Point Park for non residents.

Transit Fares

Dawn would advocate for the City to enter into conversations with Translink regarding financial barriers to accessing transit.
One barrier to transit is that Port Moody is on the edge of a fare zone with Burquitlam.
To go one stop (Moody Centre to Burquitlam) is significantly more expensive due to the zone system.


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Biographie

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Dawn is a Registered Social Worker and Yoga Instructor. She is a Moody Centre resident and small business owner and is passionate about her community. Dawn is passionate about social justice issues, particularly around human rights, accessibility, inclusivity, and equality.

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Dawn Slykhuis, MSW, RSW, ERYT is a passionate and fierce advocate for equality. Grounded in ahimsa (non violence) Dawn has 20+ years working in human services serving those with complex needs, including at the front line level, as well as management positions in non profits and Fraser Health Authority. Additionally, Dawn was a post secondary instructor for 7 years at Douglas College. Most notably, Dawn was chosen as the team leader for the Vancouver Intensive Case Management Team for the Mental Health Commission of Canada's At Home/Chez Soi Project, the world's largest research demonstration project on ending homelessness, which was instrumental in creating Housing First policies in Canada. Dawn's breadth of experience in various types of affordable housing will ensure that conversations surrounding development will serve both the individuals being housed, and the community at large - advocating for Housing First models of affordable housing, rather than congregate housing models which see hundreds of low income individuals in one building as opposed to integrated into the community. Additionally, Dawn will advocate for Indigenous Community Representatives as key stakeholders in development conversations as part of meaningful reconciliation. 

Most recently, Dawn worked as a crisis clinician serving suicidal youth in our community. Dawn has experience working with School District 43, Port Moody Police, Child & Youth Mental Health, and local hospitals to understand the complex needs of youth struggling with mental health issues. With the new Foundry clinic coming to SHARE in Port Moody, City Council will benefit from having Dawn's expertise in youth mental health integrate this new service into our community to best serve youth. 

As a home owner and small business owner in Port Moody, Dawn is highly invested in the future of our community and will bring her passion for social justice and equality, as well as her administrative experience in budgeting, policy development, and leadership to serve the community.

Dawn's strong educational and administrative background, in addition to her commitment to evidence based practices, will ensure that her representation of residents in Port Moody will be thoughtful and driven by community engagement and input, objective evidence based practices, and challenging the status quo for a better community. Regardless of the outcome of the upcoming election, Dawn will continue to authentically and unapologetically advocate for a safer, more inclusive community. 

When not out advocating for the community, Dawn can be found teaching yoga, playing hockey and softball, paddleboarding in the Inlet or Sasamat Lake, exploring local parks and mountains with her dog (and foster dogs!) and seeking out the best vegan donuts in Metro Vancouver.

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