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Ken Izatt

Council · North Vancouver (City of)

Mahon 42 yrs

About

grew up in North Vancouver and have been a city resident for over 45 years. I have raised my family here. My roots are firmly planted in North Vancouver and I have recently retired from a rewarding business career. 12 years community volunteering

Policy commitments

Buildings

We all want healthy, affordable, and comfortable homes. These policies will help to lower energy bills, cut pollution, and improve indoor air quality.

✓ Support electrification of new buildings. Supportive

✓ Implement a 'right to cool' bylaw to protect tenants during extreme heat events. Supportive

Ecosystems

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.

✓ Expand and protect tree canopy, parks, and green infrastructure to cool neighbourhoods, clean air, and manage stormwater. Supportive

✓ Create connected urban greenways for people and wildlife. Supportive

Land Use

We envision vibrant, walkable communities that protect nature and improve food security.

✓ Build affordable homes near jobs, schools, shops, and transit. Supportive

✓ Upgrade critical infrastructure for heat, fire, flood, and storm resilience. Supportive

Transport

Connecting neighbourhoods through public transit and active transportation networks will cut pollution, improve public health, and make our communities more affordable (and fun!).

✓ Deliver reliable, frequent, affordable local transit. Supportive

✓ Advocate to improve regional public transit between communities. Supportive

✓ Expand EV charging infrastructure. Supportive

Zero Waste

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.

✓ Implement bylaws to eliminate waste from new buildings, renovation, and demolition projects and to use existing buildings as efficiently as possible. Supportive

✓ Supportive

~ Neutral

× Opposed

– No response

Climate action

How have you contributed to climate action in your community through advocacy, past work, advisory committees, volunteer work, and/or reducing your personal carbon footprint?

Aware of my own carbon footprint and choose walking or cycling when practical.

Questions for North Vancouver (City of)

Lonsdale Energy Company has often promised a carbon neutral pathway. What steps will you take to ensure this report is published in the next year?

Undecided if the city should continue to carry the financial burden of LEC. All LEC reports should be public.

Expensive renewable natural gas (RNG) use was introduced as a temporary solution for Lonsdale Energy Company to decarbonize, but is now a permanent part of LEC's energy mix. What steps will you take to eliminate RNG from LEC's energy mix?

Electrification or alternatives should be explored although I do not think the city can fund this upgrade. Perhaps another utility can assist through an equity position.

What steps would you take to correct the taxes that residents must now pay due to Metro Vancouver's handling of the sewage treatment plant?

Explore all actions available through establishing a review committee for a more equitable cost sharing model.

What steps would you take to require retention of mature trees through land use planning or other tools.

Protection of a healthy tree canopy should be preserved through permit requirements.

Should the tree bylaw apply to ALL sites, even if the sites are not being re-developed?

Yes.

Campaign contributions

Public records from Elections BC — 12 contributions totalling $3,970.00.

2018 GENERAL LOCAL ELECTIONS

12 contributions · $3,970.00

Contributor	Date	Amount	Office	Jurisdiction
ALAN CAMERON	Aug 15, 2018	$100.00	COUNCILLOR	NORTH VANCOUVER, CITY OF
MARYSE CLAYTON	Aug 15, 2018	$150.00	COUNCILLOR	NORTH VANCOUVER, CITY OF
JACQUIE COULTER	Aug 19, 2018	$200.00	COUNCILLOR	NORTH VANCOUVER, CITY OF
RAMON DONATI	Sep 5, 2018	$200.00	COUNCILLOR	NORTH VANCOUVER, CITY OF
KEVIN EVANS	Aug 1, 2018	$100.00	COUNCILLOR	NORTH VANCOUVER, CITY OF
JOHN GILMOUR	Jul 25, 2018	$100.00	COUNCILLOR	NORTH VANCOUVER, CITY OF
KENNETH IZATT	Jul 23, 2018	$1,620.00	COUNCILLOR	NORTH VANCOUVER, CITY OF
SUZANNE IZATT	Jul 23, 2018	$500.00	COUNCILLOR	NORTH VANCOUVER, CITY OF
ELIZABETH IZATT	Jul 23, 2018	$300.00	COUNCILLOR	NORTH VANCOUVER, CITY OF
DICK LAV	Aug 3, 2018	$500.00	COUNCILLOR	NORTH VANCOUVER, CITY OF
PETER OHRNBERGER	Aug 3, 2018	$100.00	COUNCILLOR	NORTH VANCOUVER, CITY OF
JENNIFER REGAL	Sep 9, 2018	$100.00	COUNCILLOR	NORTH VANCOUVER, CITY OF

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