The Mayor’s Task Force on Housing, created in late 2023, is an effort to take a more proactive approach to addressing the housing crisis in Cranbrook.
In 2023, the City completed a housing needs report and the advice and participation of the Task Force On Housing will help drive the creation of a comprehensive Housing Strategy which will form the blueprint for addressing the City’s housing needs.
The Task Force membership includes:
- Nancy Reid, Director, Community Connections
- Cecilia Teneese, Executive Director, Aqanttanam Housing Society
- Carey Fraser, Executive Director, Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA)
- Tyler Baker, BC Housing
- Michelle Shortridge, ?aq’am
- Brandon Arnett, NEXUS Community Support Society
- Greg Eaton, Cranbrook Real Estate Investors
- Austin Parisien, Kootenay Metis Housing Society
- Donna Grobell, Public-At-Large member
- Councillor Norma Blissett, City of Cranbrook
- Councillor Ron Popoff, City of Cranbrook
- Rob Veg, Manager of Planning, City of Cranbrook
As the work of this Task Force moves forward, this page will be updated as more material and information become available. We encourage you to please check back often for updates.