One local councillor plans to bring forward a motion at this week's virtual council meeting to propose the municipality help two families in HRM cover their funeral expenses following last weekend's tragic shooting.

Steve Streatch said he was inspired by Colchester County, which moved to cover up to $5,000 to help offset the costs for each victim last week.

"We had two members of our community in HRM that were taken, Cst. Heidi Stevenson as well as Joey Webber, so I think it would be the right thing to do," the councillor for Waverley, Fall River and Musquodoboit Valley told NEWS 95.7's The Rick Howe Show.

Webber lived in Wyse's Corner, just down the road from Streatch.

"He was a young fellow, a year or two older than my son ... he was a very friendly young man, any time I saw him he always had a good word to say," Streatch remembered of his neighbour.

Councillor David Hendsbee, who was participating in Rick Howe's Councillors on the Hot Seat segment with Streatch Monday, said the motion would have his full support.

Streatch said there's been some discussion about renaming the replacement for Dillmans Bridge on Wyse Road for Webber.

The bridge has been out of commission since November when a truck blew a tire and damaged it.

There's also been an online petition circulating to renameDartmouth's Prince Andrew High School for Cst. Stevenson, however Hendsbee thinks something in Cole Harbour would be a better idea.

"I think [Cole Harbour] Councillor Lorelei Nicoll is looking at something more local to have for Heidi to commemorate her in the Cole Harbour area where she worked, lived and raised her family," Hendsbee said. "To have a school in Dartmouth named after her I don't think would be an appropriate dedication."

Hendsbee said Nicoll is looking at different options, and a park is likely ranking high on the list.

Streatch added the families would need to be involved in any renaming or dedication.

"Everybody wants to help, everybody wants to do what they can to honour those who have fallen, both professionally and personally, but I think we need to take a little time and consult with the families," he said. "And the decisions are not HRM's in most cases to make."

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