Screen grab from the Human Development Council on Facebook.
Saint John’s four mayoral candidates met Monday for the first forum of the 2021 campaign to discuss issues facing the five priority neighbourhoods.
Darrell Bastarache, Donna Reardon, Mel Vincent Jr., and Howard Yeomans responded to questions about topics including affordable housing and how to rejuvenate the city’s old north end.
Hosted by the Human Development Council and moderated by Julia Wright, the questions were crafted by the five priority neighbourhood committees.
Affordable Housing
Candidates were first asked how they would improve the city’s stock of affordable housing options.
Reardon began by suggesting the next council could take cues on dealing with affordable housing from other municipalities.