Pillar 03

Keep Guelph
Safe

Evening park patrol, better lighting, smarter policing.

Why it matters

Ward 1 parks should feel safe after dark. That's not a controversial position. It's a basic expectation that too many Ward 1 residents feel isn't being met.

Evan's studies in Criminology at the University of Toronto gave him real exposure to public safety challenges and crime prevention strategies, the kind of grounding that belongs at the council table when these decisions get made.

Evening Park Patrols

Visible evening patrols in Ward 1's parks to reassure families and deter low-level disorder, making outdoor spaces feel safer after dark.

Smarter Lighting in Public Spaces

Strategic improvements to lighting in Ward 1's parks and public spaces, focusing on areas where poor visibility creates real safety concerns after dark.

Front-Line Resources for Neighbourhood Safety

Ensure police and community resources are focused on the safety issues Ward 1 residents raise most often—making neighbourhoods safer through responsive, targeted support.

More Recreation and Youth Programming

Expand recreation and youth programming opportunities across Guelph, including through the proposed Yorklands Green Hub, giving young people safe, accessible places to spend their time.

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