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Bussey wants retirement-friendly Yk 'We need to consult more and more with the people in the community'Lyndsay Herman Northern News Services Published Friday, Sept 28, 2012
"It's a great place to raise your family and just a great place to play," she said. "For me, it's the perfect place and it's becoming more and more a place where people want to retire." Bussey's professional and volunteer work has provided her with a broad spectrum of experience. She currently works for the territorial government, spent many years working in the health sector, has owned a kitchen supply store, and volunteered for both arts and sports organizations. "I have a lot of energy," said Bussey. "I know my community and I care for its people, its business and all the possibilities it has." If elected to council, she said she would like to build on work already done by the last crop of councillors while making sure residents' desires are truly being met. She said affordable housing should not mean more subsidized housing, but solutions that result in appealing places to live, particularly for students returning home with substantial debt. As well, she wants to ensure seniors looking for residences are not only able to afford the units but also receive various levels of services. With a background in addictions and humanities, Bussey said she could contribute a valuable perspective to Yellowknife's rampant social problems. She said she would like to see the city lobby the territorial government for programs that will help those suffering from addictions and mental issues build independent lives. "Treatment centres are great, but what about after the treatment is done?" she said. "We need to support them in securing employment and reinsertion into society." Ultimately, Bussey said she wants to be a voice for Yellowknife on council. "I can connect between city hall and the people," said Bussey. "There's a lot of major projects in the city and we need to consult more and more with the people in the community."
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