New Dartmouth North Community Van
L to R: Jim Smith, HRM Councillor District 9; Ralph Mackenzie, The Public Good Society of Dartmouth; Joe Gibson, Freedom Foundation of Nova Scotia
Ralph Mackenzie on behalf of the Public Good Society, Joe Gibson on behalf of the Freedom Foundation of Nova Scotia, and I, unveiled the first Community Van located in urban HRM on Tuesday, Jan. 17th.
The Public Good Society will be making this van available, through an application process, primarily to non-profit groups in District 9. This initiative is a fantastic opportunity for local groups to enhance their activities, lower their transportation costs, and provide additional services to their group members. Groups such as food banks, Alice Housing, the Take Action Group and the Freedom Foundation are either on board, or ready to sign on. Thank you to the Public Good Society for their support and diligence in making this dream come true. It is a very exciting new service and opportunity for Dartmouth North resident groups. Special thanks to the Freedom Foundation for their positive attitude and support, without which this project would not be taking place.
For further information about the van contact Ralph MacKenzie, ralph.mackenzie@ns.sympatico.ca, 434-3081.
2012 HRM Citizen Survey Underway
Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) recently launched its 2012 Citizen Survey. The survey is conducted to gather feedback from residents, measure performance and help guide strategic policy and planning decisions.
Letters to 13,000 HRM residents were sent out. This randomly selected sample of residents, proportionally representative of households from districts across the municipality, was chosen using HRM’s civic addressing database.
The survey can be completed online, in written form, or over the telephone. It asks a diverse range of questions about quality of life, recreation, leisure, safety, community infrastructure and the environment.
The last HRM Citizen Survey was conducted in 2010. Results were used to assist Regional Council in planning and allocating resources for the years ahead.
Nova Insights, an independent local market research firm, was chosen to conduct the survey and collect and manage responses. Final survey results and assessments will be shared with all HRM residents.
For more information on the 2012 HRM Citizens Survey, visit www.halifax.ca/citizensurvey.
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