{"id":2516,"date":"2014-07-27T22:16:35","date_gmt":"2014-07-27T22:16:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pam.jairus.ca\/?page_id=2516"},"modified":"2014-09-26T15:30:39","modified_gmt":"2014-09-26T15:30:39","slug":"record","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.pam.jairus.ca\/?page_id=2516","title":{"rendered":"Commitments"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"section-full-width section-light-bg\" style=\"background-color:#f7f7f7;\"><div class=\"section-boxed\" style=\"color:#373737;\"><h2 class=\"section-title\" style=\"color:#252525;\">Building Our Downtown Community<\/h2><p>Pam is committed to ensuring community input into all developments, building mixed use and mixed income neighbourhoods that are strong, healthy, and safe by<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Providing leadership in new and ongoing initiatives to create housing that is affordable for all income levels<\/li>\n<li>Continuing to strengthen protections of heritage assets<\/li>\n<li>Pressing for developments to include environmental sustainability, design excellence, and to be in keeping with the unique character of the neighbourhood<\/li>\n<li>Continuing improvements to streetscapes to enhance connections and to make streets more inviting<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"cols-wrapper cols-2\">\n<div class=\"col\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"mceTemp\">\n<dl id=\"attachment_2637\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"width: 610px\">\n<dt class=\"wp-caption-dt\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pam.jairus.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/IMG_1751.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-2637\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pam.jairus.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/IMG_1751-600x450.jpg\" alt=\"Pam McConnell has created much needed housing and is fighting for co-ops that are losing their federal operating agreements.  Pam is the strongest voice for affordable housing on City Council.\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pam.jairus.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/IMG_1751-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.pam.jairus.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/IMG_1751-1024x768.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/dt>\n<dd class=\"wp-caption-dd\">Pam McConnell has created much needed housing and is fighting for co-ops that are losing their federal operating agreements. Pam is the strongest voice for affordable housing on City Council.<\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col\">\n<div class=\"mceTemp\">\n<dl id=\"attachment_2636\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"width: 610px\">\n<dt class=\"wp-caption-dt\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pam.jairus.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/IMG_1731.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-2636\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pam.jairus.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/IMG_1731-600x450.jpg\" alt=\"Pam McConnell has brought investment in important public spaces and accelerated plans for affordable housing on the waterfront.  Pam works to make the new waterfront community healthy and inclusive\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pam.jairus.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/IMG_1731-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.pam.jairus.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/IMG_1731-1024x768.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/dt>\n<dd class=\"wp-caption-dd\">Pam McConnell has brought investment in important public spaces and accelerated plans for affordable housing on the waterfront. Pam works to make the new waterfront community healthy and inclusive.<\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"section-full-width section-light-bg\" style=\"background-color:#ffffff;\"><div class=\"section-boxed\" style=\"color:#373737;\"><h2 class=\"section-title\" style=\"color:#252525;\">Investing in Strong Neighbourhoods<\/h2><\/p>\n<p>Pam is committed to building inclusive neighbourhoods through needed services and creating opportunities for everyone by<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Continuing to provide leadership to increase access to recreation programs<\/li>\n<li>Enhancing and expanding programs for seniors<\/li>\n<li>Continuing to encourage job training and local employment for both adults and youth in large projects, building on the successes in Regent Park<\/li>\n<li>Continuing to improve connectivity and quality of cycling infrastructure<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"cols-wrapper cols-2\">\n<div class=\"col\">\n<div>\n<div id=\"attachment_2634\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pam.jairus.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/IMG_1534.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2634\" class=\"wp-image-2634 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pam.jairus.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/IMG_1534-600x450.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pam.jairus.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/IMG_1534-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.pam.jairus.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/IMG_1534-1024x768.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-2634\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Pam McConnell has been a driving force in the Regent Park revitalization since its very beginning. Pam works with residents to deliver facilities, services, and high quality housing to transform this neighbourhood into a prosperous, mixed income community.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col\">\n<div id=\"attachment_2630\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pam.jairus.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/IMG_1683.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2630\" class=\"wp-image-2630 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pam.jairus.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/IMG_1683-600x450.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pam.jairus.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/IMG_1683-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.pam.jairus.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/IMG_1683-1024x768.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-2630\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Pam McConnell works with the community to create new parks and rejuvenate existing parks. Pam brings residents together to build vibrant, successful neighbourhood spaces.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"section-full-width section-light-bg\" style=\"background-color:#f7f7f7;\"><div class=\"section-boxed\" style=\"color:#373737;\"><h2 class=\"section-title\" style=\"color:#252525;\">A City That Succeeds<\/h2><p>Pam is committed to making sure the City&#8217;s budget invests in social and physical infrastructure by<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Providing leadership on prioritizing necessary repairs for Toronto Community Housing buildings<\/li>\n<li>Continuing to support new revenue options to keep property taxes affordable and avoiding punitive user fees<\/li>\n<li>Increasing community involvement in TTC planning and decision-making<\/li>\n<li>Continuing to stand up for keeping City assets and municipal services in public ownership<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"cols-wrapper cols-2\">\n<div class=\"col\">\n<div>\n<div id=\"attachment_2538\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pam.jairus.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/IMG_0171.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2538\" class=\"wp-image-2538 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pam.jairus.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/IMG_0171-600x450.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pam.jairus.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/IMG_0171-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.pam.jairus.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/IMG_0171-1024x768.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-2538\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Pam McConnell brought together stakeholders to plan the new St. Lawrence North Market. Pam championed this city building initiative by securing the financing and keeping the redevelopment on schedule.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col\">\n<div id=\"attachment_2635\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pam.jairus.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/IMG_1749.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2635\" class=\"wp-image-2635 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pam.jairus.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/IMG_1749-600x450.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pam.jairus.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/IMG_1749-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.pam.jairus.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/IMG_1749-1024x768.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-2635\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Pam McConnell fought to build the community centre to provide recreation programs and a library for St. James Town. Pam never gave up on delivering the aquatic centre, which is now funded and ready to be built.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"section-full-width section-light-bg\" style=\"background-color:#ffffff;\"><div class=\"section-boxed\" style=\"color:#373737;\"><h2 class=\"section-title\" style=\"color:#252525;\">Working Together<\/h2><p>Pam is committed to ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to be an active participant in the future of our community by<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Providing leadership in bringing together residents, community groups, and City staff to work on new projects and improvements<\/li>\n<li>Continuing to hold town hall meetings to consult on the City&#8217;s budget<\/li>\n<li>Continuing to provide support and assistance in accessing city services<\/li>\n<li>Continuing to explore options for democratic reform in municipal elections<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"cols-wrapper cols-2\">\n<div class=\"col\">\n<div>\n<div id=\"attachment_2632\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pam.jairus.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/IMG_1758.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2632\" class=\"wp-image-2632 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pam.jairus.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/IMG_1758-600x450.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pam.jairus.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/IMG_1758-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.pam.jairus.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/IMG_1758-1024x768.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-2632\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Pam McConnell worked with the community to create a comprehensive precinct plan for the West Don Lands. Pam&#8217;s leadership provided a clear vision for building a successful community, accelerated by the Pan Am Games development.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col\">\n<div id=\"attachment_2633\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pam.jairus.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/IMG_1709.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2633\" class=\"wp-image-2633 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pam.jairus.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/IMG_1709-600x450.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pam.jairus.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/IMG_1709-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.pam.jairus.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/IMG_1709-1024x768.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-2633\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Pam McConnell continues to lead the fight on City Council against jets and Island Airport expansion. Pam continues to stand with residents to protect the Islands as a destination for everyone to enjoy.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","template":"template-full-custom.php","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-2516","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.pam.jairus.ca\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2516","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.pam.jairus.ca\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.pam.jairus.ca\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.pam.jairus.ca\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.pam.jairus.ca\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=2516"}],"version-history":[{"count":11,"href":"https:\/\/www.pam.jairus.ca\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2516\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2675,"href":"https:\/\/www.pam.jairus.ca\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2516\/revisions\/2675"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.pam.jairus.ca\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=2516"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}