Mayoral Candidate Says Direct Talk Is Key In Poverty Reduction

Mayoral candidate Matthew Thompson says reducing poverty in the city will not be easy but there are steps in the right direction.

He tells CHSJ News investing in people is one way to break the cycle of poverty.

He says it's also important to talk to people directly in the priority neighbourhoods to find out the best ways to improve them. 

Thompson says knocking down an abandoned building is not always the best answer.

As far as the hot button topic of city transit, he says we need to determine the most advantageous routes and come up with some creative ways to make bus service sustainable. 

He says he would invest money back into transit once the city got its financial cards in order.