Linda Mosher

Connected To Halifax
and District 9

A lifelong resident of Halifax,
Linda lives in the community she serves.
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The Main Issues

Click below to learn more about the issues I have been addressing on behalf of my constituents and Halifax Regional Municipality. Additional information can be found under the Issues tab

Parks and Recreation

Spearheaded National Historic Site Status for the Memorial Tower at the Dingle
Obtained over $6.5 Million in funding for extensive renovation of Sir Sandford Fleming Park
Initiated the Dingle Natal Day Party which just celebrated a very successful 9th year
Convinced Council to purchase the former CN Rail Line and establish the Chain of Lakes Trail
Established the Deadman’s Island Park and obtained National Historic Site Status for Deadman’s Island and Melville Island
New facilities at Chocolate Lake Beach and retrofit of the Captain William Spry Centre
Accessible playground, park upgrades and service dog park in Ardmore Park

Value For Tax Dollars

Advocated to the province to hold the line on residential property assessment and keep CAP
Brought forward the issue of overtime and spending waste at HRM, which has greatly reduced unnecessary overtime and saved millions
Working with the Quinpool Road Mainstreet District Association to advocate Council establish a reduced small business tax rate.

Safety and Security

Worked extensively with Halifax Regional Police and Community Response to target vandalism and graffiti vandals and combat associated crimes
Convinced HRM staff and council to approve a 311 centre so that there will only be one number to access City Hall, also reducing non-emergency calls to our 911 centre
Obtained approval for a mobile command centre to take to any emergency site to enhance response during major incidents
As Chair of Halifax Board of Police Commissioners spearheaded a ten year strategic plan for Halifax Regional Police and established a continuous board training program

Traffic and Transportation

Coordinated with public works to have many bike lanes installed in district and supported new protected bike lanes downtown
Convinced the Province of Nova Scotia to amend the Nova Scotia Motor Vehicle Act to prohibit parking in bike lanes
Convinced the Traffic Authority and Council to approve the use of pedestrian count down signals to enhance public safety
Obtained sidewalk snow removal on main and residential roads under the general tax rate for pedestrian safety
Based on residents requests for transit, established a new bus route

Environment

Spear headed the Urban Forest Master Plan
Obtained Council approval to consider a green plan
Initiated infill regulations to provide protection for the Northwest Arm
Obtained Council approval for a new policy to ensure there is no smoking in HRM outdoor parks, sports fields and beaches where children may be present

Planning and Development

Pushed for enforcement when developers disregard regulations. Instead of a $250 ticket it can now be up to $5000
Worked to ensure Cowie Hill kept their wiring underground
Initiated the Herring Cove Road Streetscape study and associated funding for projects
Was a primary driver to initiate and develop a Regional Plan
Stressed the need to make our Downtown Halifax more vibrant including the Central Library
Did not support development applications that were not compatible with planning policies and communities
Spear headed the Urban Forest Master Plan
Obtained Council approval to consider a green plan
Initiated infill regulations to provide protection for the Northwest Arm
Obtained Council approval for a new policy to ensure there is no smoking in HRM outdoor parks, sports fields and beaches where children may be present

Seniors & Persons With Disabilities

Seniors and Persons With Disabilities

Developed the service dog park and accessible playground at Ardmore Park
New accessible regional playground for the Dingle – Fall 2016
Increased the seniors and persons with disabilities snow removal program by $200,000 to meet the demand that we could not fulfill last year and accommodate future demand
Based on resident requests ensured we had a consistent level of sidewalk snow clearing throughout the municipality
Changed practise to have all public meetings in Council chambers close captioned

Latest news

Melville Island and Dead Man’s Island Named National Historic Sites

I am very pleased that the former Minister of Environment approved the Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada’s recommendation and granted our request for National Historic Site status for Melville Island ...