Tag: community

  • Seniors

    Seniors

    Respecting Seniors & Keeping Them Connected

    Pembroke should be a community where seniors can remain active, informed, connected, and involved in the decisions that affect them.

    Brian will work to:

    • Establish opportunities for seniors to have a stronger voice through a Seniors Advisory Committee.
    • Improve communication with seniors, particularly as access to locally delivered newspapers becomes more limited.
    • Plan infrastructure, parks, recreation, and community spaces with seniors and accessibility in mind.
    • Maintain recreational facilities and community spaces that help residents stay active and connected.
    • Continue advocating for enhanced primary health care services for Pembroke residents.
    • Build on public transit that connects residents to appointments, services, recreation, and the community.

    “A city that works for seniors is a city that works better for everyone.“

    — Brian  Abdallah 
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  • Youth & Families

    Youth & Families

    Helping Young People Build Their Future in Pembroke

    Young people need opportunities to participate, build connections, and see a future for themselves right here in Pembroke.

    Brian will work to:

    • Establish a Youth Roundtable so young people and community organizations have a voice in local programs, services, and opportunities.
    • Engage youth and families through community advisory committees.
    • Give greater consideration to the needs of neurodivergent residents and families, including people with Autism, ADHD, Dyslexia, and other disabilities.
    • Reviewing sensory and communication barriers; exploring sensory-friendly recreation and community programming.
    • Expand opportunities for children and youth through sports, arts, recreation, and extracurricular activities.
    • Champion Algonquin College and access to local post-secondary education.
    • Explore a Welcome Home Students program encouraging young people to return to Pembroke after graduation.

    “Give young people reasons to grow here, succeed here, and choose Pembroke as the place they want to call home.“

    — Brian  Abdallah 
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