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All three candidates competing to represent the Daniel McIntyre ward say making the area safer is a top priority.

Josh Brandon, a community organizer at the Social Planning Council of Winnipeg who’s now vying for the seat, said he’s heard daily calls at the ward’s doorsteps to reduce crime.

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“That’s first and foremost on people’s minds. There’s been an increase in drug-related crimes in the neighbourhood and people want to get help for those people and people also want to feel safe themselves,” said Brandon.

Brandon said he’d push for city investments in community-based support programs, such as those that offer gang awareness or safe spaces for youth, through a dedicated community safety fund, if elected.

Brandon said he’d also push for harm-reduction treatment options for addictions, including a safe injection site in Winnipeg.

“It’s the idea that we shouldn’t be criminalizing people, we should treat (addiction) primarily as a health concern,” he said.