Saskatoon mayoral candidate Cynthia Block shares her plans for safety – Saskatoon [Video]

Saskatoon mayoral candidate Cynthia Block has announced her safety plans for Saskatoon, if she wins the election in November. Block says she wants to work alongside police and fire in a whole community approach.

“Every neighbourhood should feel safe. No parent should worry about their child going out to play in the park. And we should be able to jump on a bus and feel very comfortable,” said Block.

“That is my goal. But we know policing can’t get us there.”

Block, who is currently on city council, says she will make sure police have the resources they need to target crime.

Block said she also wants better communication with residents and more options for reporting problems.

“I’ll work with residents and businesses to create proactive neighbourhood safety plans to improve communication, coordinate resources, and stop crime before it happens,” said Block.

She is also advocating for well-maintained parks, lighting and calling for a 24-hour drop-in youth centre.

“Like …