Ashley Cornelson
- Neighbourhood:
- Lower Gibson's
- Years in the community:
- 8
About
Policy commitments
We all want healthy, affordable, and comfortable homes. These policies will help to lower energy bills, cut pollution, and improve indoor air quality.
Our community is already experiencing the harmful impacts of climate change caused by fossil fuel pollution, and taxpayers are on the hook to upgrade and repair critical infrastructure.
The air we breathe, the water we drink, and the food we eat all rely on healthy ecosystems. Nature can also help protect our community from extreme weather by controlling floods, protecting shorelines, and cooling neighbourhoods. Access to nature improves the health and well-being of residents, and supports biodiversity.
We envision vibrant, walkable communities that protect nature and improve food security.
Connecting neighbourhoods through public transit and active transportation networks will cut pollution, improve public health, and make our communities more affordable (and fun!).
Climate change, increasing populations, and overconsumption threaten our water security. Healthy watersheds and forests are critical to support clean drinking water, stormwater management, climate resilience, and biodiversity for future generations.
Zero waste policies reduce pollution, keep waste out of landfills, build resilient local economies, and safeguard public health by shifting society away from a disposable culture toward a sustainable circular economy.
Climate action
Over the years, I have tried to reduce my personal carbon footprint in practical ways by driving less, biking more, and purchasing an e-bike so active transportation is a more realistic option in my daily life. I also try to shop locally whenever possible, both to support local businesses and to reduce the impacts associated with transporting goods over long distances.
Water conservation is also important to me. At home, I collect the cold water that runs from the shower before it warms up and use it for watering plants rather than letting it go down the drain. I have also participated in beach cleanups and believe strongly in taking care of the natural spaces that make our community so special.
For me, climate action is often about consistent everyday choices, community participation, and creating systems that make sustainable choices easier and more accessible for everyone
Questions for Gibsons
I would want clear, current information about what that level of increased shipping could mean for marine safety, BC Ferries routes, emergency response, air and water quality, marine life, recreation, and the overall health of Howe Sound. I also think it would be important to look at the bigger picture and understand the cumulative impacts over time.
As a councillor, I would advocate for strong public consultation and make sure the concerns of Gibson's residents were clearly communicated to the governments and regulators responsible for making those decisions. I would also want the Town to work collaboratively with neighbouring communities, the Squamish Nation and other affected Indigenous Nations, BC Ferries, and the provincial and federal governments.
For me, this would come down to listening carefully, asking good questions, and making decisions based on solid information. I would want to protect Howe Sound while making sure our community is properly represented in any decisions that could have long-term impacts on the area.
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