Rob Mazzarolo
Email: [email protected]
Website: mazzarolo-stickler.com
Facebook: Mazzarolo & Stickler for Coquitlam City Council
Twitter: @RobertMazzarolo
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Age: 31
Occupation: lawyer
Coquitlam resident for: 31 years
Campaign funding: Members of my family, friends, and Coquitlam residents.
Previous community service: youth soccer coach since I was 17, volunteering at local events
Name the two most important issues facing the city of Coquitlam?
Responsible real estate development that is more affordable and serves the interests of Coquitlam’s families and residents, as opposed to special interest groups.
If elected, what steps would you take to improve housing affordability in Coquitlam?
Prioritize construction of homes suitable for families such as three-bedroom townhouses, row-houses and apartments. Require big developers to provide more below-market rentals and purpose-built seniors’ housing. Mandate big developers market pre-sales of new real estate developments to local residents first.
What do you hope to accomplish as a city councillor?
Refocus real estate development to prioritize families and residents as opposed to special interest groups. Improve housing affordability by focusing on supply and demand. Reinvest in Coquitlam parks, recreational facilities and cultural locations for Coquitlam’s youth, seniors and all residents to enjoy. Guard against unwarranted increases to property taxes.
How can Coquitlam attract employment opportunities so residents can work in the same community where they live?
Ensure the construction of new commercial space is no longer unreasonably deferred. Maintain a competitive business tax rate that encourages new businesses while assisting established ones. Reasonably cut red-tape at city hall.
