YEAR ONE — Get Control

The first year is about establishing the financial foundation and clear understanding of the community wellbeing.

Develop an Affordability Strategy based on the needs of residents. Introduce an affordability test for major spending. Strengthen procurement and capital reporting. Identify grant-ready projects. Begin formal discussions with neighboring municipalities about shared-service opportunities.
And establish a public financial dashboard.

Complete a Safety Audit (Considering the conditions during both the day and night) by engaging and building on the expertise and partnerships Pembroke has in place. Establish the state of current conditions and the desired outcomes residents want.
And establish a public safety dashboard.

Year One: Understand the real concerns and costs. Challenge spending and consider changes to approach. Establish priorities the Residents have asked for and Report progress publicly.