Update on Food Security Motion
As mentioned in my last newsletter, I had brought forward a food security Notice of Motion late last year. Shortly after I first introduced this motion, we approved the Community Safety and Well-Being Plan, which is divided into six main areas. Food security is the first focus area. In December, the city hosted a food summit. I attended, as well as representatives from community organizations whose work is focused on food security.
There was also a follow up to the food summit in early March that many of us from the December meeting attended, as well as representatives from some additional community organizations. With my background and passion for community food security, I’m committed to remaining engaged in this process as we connect with the community to determine the current capacity and community food security needs. As a result, I have tabled my food security motion to see which of those priorities may emerge from the work of the food security action table.