Once elected, we pledge to: 

• create a Climate Action Advisory Committee to oversee the creation of an overarching Climate Action Plan, with specific goals and targets. The plan is to be developed through consultation with the community and actions identified will be carried out in an integrated manner by each City department.
• oversee the creation of an overarching climate action plan, with specific goals and targets. The plan will be developed through consultation with the community and actions identified will be carried out in an integrated manner by each City department. 
• expand infrastructure for active transportation, including sidewalks, streetlights, and safe road infrastructure for people who walk and bike.
• introduce an Urban Forestry Strategy, which other municipalities such as Coquitlam and New Westminster already have, to increase tree cover and reduce the urban-heat-island effect in Maple Ridge. 
• require all new buildings to provide electric charging infrastructure that is plug-in ready. 
• Adopt the BC Energy Step Code.
• expand infrastructure for cyclists, including secure parking and electric charging.