As part of our Squamish Votes 2018 coverage, we invited each candidate to fill out an online questionnaire answering questions about policy and big issues facing Squamish in the next four years. Candidates were emailed the questionnaire and given one week to submit answers.
About You
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Name: |
Paul Dosanjh |
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How many years have you lived in Squamish? |
45 years in squamish |
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How many council or committee meetings have you attended since Sept. 1, 2017? |
I have been to only one in person but i watched alot online and followed them closely . |
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What do you love most about Squamish? (150 word limit) |
All the friendships I have made growing up in a small town like Squamish. Played lots of sports growing up here like soccer, golf, and slo-pitch also the hiking, biking and outdoor activities . Have worked at Save on Foods from almost 28 years and seeing all the friendly faces everyday . |
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Are you endorsing a particular candidate for mayor? (question for councilor candidates) |
No/Not at this time |
Squamish Issues
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What do you think is the biggest single issue facing Squamish? (150 words limit) |
I think there is more than one issue facing Squamish today. If I had to pick one it would be affordable housing. |
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In the last term, what was council's single greatest accomplishment? What was council's biggest failure? (150 character limit) |
I think the last council should've been getting developers to make sure they were paying their fare share for upgrades to infrastructure and amenities. All the developments don't have enough parking .
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Residents often complain about traffic (speeding, parking etc.) What would you do to improve traffic and parking in Squamish? (150 words limit) |
I think the developments have to have enough parking on site for the size of the development. Look for funding strategy's for a parking lot downtown where business owners and customers could park and walk around town . |
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Squamish has a housing affordability crisis. What would you do to improve affordability? (150 words limit) |
Set up Affordable housing fund and work with Federal and Provincial government grants that are available for affordable and innovative housing . District owned land would be good to set up tiny homes and also Vancouver setting up container homes. Look too other communities and see if private partnership or non profit opportunities are available . |
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Do you support stronger regulation of AirBNB? |
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How would you attract new businesses and employers to Squamish? (150 words limit) |
Work closely with Economic Development Office to identify opportunities. Make sure the process is easier for company's to start up in Squamish . Show that we are open for business in Squamish. |
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Do you have a strategy to implement regional transit? (150 word limit) |
We will have to work with BC Transit Authority and come up with a strategy for transportation between Squamish , Whistler and Vancouver. The local transit has made some upgrades already. |
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Given limited financial resources, what do you think is the single highest priority for Brennan Park? (150 word limit) |
Getting a second sheet of ice I think would be the highest priority to get better ice times for all the users. |
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Do you support cannabis retail shops in Squamish? |
As long as they follow the guidelines set up by the Federal , Provincicial government and the District. |
Major Developments
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Would you consider yourself pro-WLNG or anti-WLNG? |
Somewhat supportive (2) |
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Are you supportive of the Garibaldi At Squamish project? |
Somewhat supportive (2) |
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Do you support development of the Cheema Lands (Lot 509/510)? |
Neutral (3) |
