2.0 - Homelessness, Affordable Housing & Addiction (yes - it is long = sorry)I posted about this subject on August 9th, and it generated a good conversation and questions. This isn't the only important issue for Sarnia during this election cycle, but I need enough information to make informed decisions if necessary. The situation is even more heightened because the county donated land to Indwell, which is now before the Ontario Tribunal for a decision on the Committee of Adju

I have been talking to people to learn more about this situation in Sarnia, since I know these subjects will come up when I am a councilor. Full disclosure is that over the last six years, I have dealt with the homeless and drug situation as Executive Director at the Lochiel Kiwanis Community Centre. A daily occurrence was someone sleeping in the doorways or wandering in to use our facilities. The staff did have to be vigilant; however, we did settle on a method that worked.