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This committee collaborates with various City departments to implement and promote public safety programs and initiatives. Discover the plans, projects and programs that the City is undertaking to create a safer community.
The committee serves on behalf of Council, as an advocate for public safety, and is made up of 11 members including 3 Council members. Each member has a 3-year term with an opportunity for one renewal to a maximum of 6 years. In addition, there are 4 District Community Policy Advisory Committee representatives.
Members
- Councillor James Wang, Chair
- Councillor Maita Santiago, Vice Chair
- Councillor Richard T. Lee, Member
- Kathryn Ford, Resident Representative
- Harvey Kooner, Resident Representative
- Siqi Li, Resident Representative
- Kam Sandhu, Resident Representative
- Eric Yang, Resident Representative
- Heymann Yip, Resident Representative
- Mike Kaerne, Burnaby Board of Trade
- Trustee Gary Wong, Burnaby Board of Education
Community Safety Advisory Committee Representatives
- Chloe Perron, District #1 Representative
- Dennis Knol, District #2 Representative
- Jasmine Nicholsfigueiredo, District #3 Representative
- Vacant, District #4 Representative
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