Julie Sherwood

Council · Port Coquitlam

Port Coquitlam 11 yrs

About

I moved to the Tri-Cities in 2015 and have made this community my home. I am a mother, a business owner and community volunteer

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

✓ Scale up energy retrofits for existing homes, businesses, and public buildings. Supportive

Climate Justice

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.

~ Pursue available legal options to recover a fair share of the climate costs facing our community from fossil fuel companies and other big polluters. Neutral

✓ Collaborate with Indigenous peoples as partners in the stewardship of the land, air, and water, and work towards reconciliation. 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

✓ Prioritize native tree planting in all areas, especially those with low tree cover, higher population densities, and more vulnerable residents. 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

✓ 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?

I contribute to climate action through everyday choices that reduce waste and my reliance on driving. I walk whenever I can and use public transit for longer distances rather than relying on a car. At home, I recycle and compost, garden, and am mindful of what I put down the sink to avoid contributing harmful substances to our water system. I believe that consistent, practical actions in our daily lives can contribute to a healthier and more sustainable community.

Questions for Port Coquitlam

Port Coquitlam is vulnerable to many climate-related risks (e.g., intense rainfall, flooding, wildfire smoke, and extreme heat events). How will you address these risks to increase our community’s resilience?

I would support investments in flood protection, drainage and trees to help reduce the impacts of flooding and extreme heat. I would also support better emergency preparedness for wildfire smoke and extreme weather, including support for vulnerable residents. Planning ahead, protecting our natural environment, and making sure our community is prepared is imperative.

If elected, will you do everything you can to ensure that Port Coquitlam implements the highest level of the Zero Carbon Step Code by January 2028, so that all new buildings are required to be built to be virtually zero carbon going forward?

Yes. If elected, I will support Port Coquitlam adopting the Zero Carbon Step Code, so that new buildings are designed and built to be virtually zero carbon if possible and cost effective. I believe this is an important step toward reducing emissions and preparing our community for the future.

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