Public Safety Committee

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
  • Trustee Gary Wong, Burnaby Board of Education
  • Mike Kaerne, Burnaby Board of Trade
  • Anne Harvey, Resident Representative 
  • Harvey Kooner, Resident Representative 
  • Eric Yang, Resident Representative 
  • Heymann Yip, Resident Representative
  • Kam Sandhu, Resident Representative

Community Safety Advisory Committee Representatives

  • Chloe Perron, District #1 Representative
  • Dennis Knol, District #2 Representative
  • Vacant, District #3 Representative
  • Vacant, District #4 Representative
Back Row Left to Right: Eric Yang, Bill Petrovas, Harvey Kooner, Ryan Leonhard (resigned). Front Row Left to Right: Trustee Gary Wong, Tazul Ali (resigned), Councillor James Wang (Chair), Kam Sandhu, Councillor Richard T. Lee. Absent: Anne Harvey, Heymann Yip, Chloe Perron, Councillor Maita Santiago (Vice Chair)

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