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Jeff Thompson - Ward 10 @ward10together.bsky.social · 4h

A new multi-residential development coming to the corner of York and Dundonald Streets. This is responsible growth through densification, access to existing services. #Fredericton

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Jeff Thompson @thomjeff.bsky.social · 5d

🚦Video: Traffic, but make it music. youtu.be/H-HTmd9eyUU?... #digitalart

059 Motorway Cycle XII - Dublin M50/N7. #digitalart #drone #piano #soundart #artist #art #motion

YouTube video by Matthew Wilcock Official

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Oliver Dueck @oliverdueck.bsky.social · 2d

Through the end of September the city of Fredericton has issued building permits for 1165 homes – 24% higher than the full-year record of 938 set in 2022, with three months left in the year. One of the latest is for an 8-storey, 85 unit apartment building on Queen Street.

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Jeff Thompson @thomjeff.bsky.social · 2d

Misty Morning #Fredericton

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Jeff Thompson - Ward 10 @ward10together.bsky.social · 4d

🤦‍♂️Carney’s candidate to oversee defence contracting is cabinet’s highest paid appointee. The $679,100 salary for the banker & former associate of Carney’s, is 2x finance minister’s pay said, “I am proud to have the opportunity to serve Canada.” #cdnpoli

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PM’s Friend Awarded $679K | Blacklock's Reporter

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Jeff Thompson - Ward 10 @ward10together.bsky.social · 5d

And I heard about the incredible work of local organizations supporting newcomers 7 days a week — who now call Fredericton home.

Listening builds trust. It shapes better decisions.

It’s how we move Ward 10 Together. 🔗 ward10together.ca #CommunityVoices #Fredericton

Jeff Thompson – Ward 10 Together | Fredericton city council candidate

Jeff Thompson is running for Fredericton City Council in Ward 10. Learn about his vision for smart growth, transparency, housing, and a stronger community. Ward 10, Together.

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Jeff Thompson - Ward 10 @ward10together.bsky.social · 5d

👮‍♂️ Safety — top of mind across Ward 10.

🏘️ Affordable housing — especially for groups not well served today.

💬 Transparency — confidentiality matters sometimes, but openness should be the rule, not the exception.

💰 Taxation — making council more accountable for every dollar spent. #Fredericton

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Jeff Thompson - Ward 10 @ward10together.bsky.social · 5d

Three conversations today — with residents and a local community organization — all reinforcing one theme: listening matters.

Each brought thoughtful perspectives on what’s working, what’s not, and where we can do better together.

I heard about... #Ward10Together #Fredericton

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Jeff Thompson - Ward 10 @ward10together.bsky.social · 7d

Tomorrow, Parliament will consider Bill C-242, a bill to amend the criminal code bail reform. I wrote my MP a letter asking him to support as it aligns with #Fredericton Safety Task Force Recommendations. open.substack.com/pub/ward10to...

Open Letter: Support Bill C-242

Advancing Fredericton’s Community Safety Task Force Recommendation on Bail Reform

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Jeff Thompson - Ward 10 @ward10together.bsky.social · 8d

Sunday walk to the gym uptown through Odell Park. #Fredericton

Jeff Thompson - Ward 10 @ward10together.bsky.social · 8d

The ‘Purple Punks’, a group of FHS students out collecting returnables for cancer.

I saw them out downtown, knocking on doors with bags of bottles & cans. Stopped to ask what cause they were out for, glad I did.

They couldn’t take e-donations, so made one on my walk home. #Fredericton

Jeff Thompson - Ward 10 @ward10together.bsky.social · 10d

I need to listen to the recording and review each recommendation more closely, but credit where credit due: GNB showed up and brought what appears to be progress on key items.

More to come this weekend.

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Jeff Thompson - Ward 10 @ward10together.bsky.social · 11d

My expectation for today’s Community Safety Task Force update is for meaningful progress on all 47 recommendations with provincial participation.

Read more: open.substack.com/pub/ward10to...

#Fredericton

Will the Province Clear the Bar?

In August, the City of Fredericton set the bar in demonstrating progress on its Community Safety Task Force recommendations. Tomorrow, the Province must demonstrate the same commitment.

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Jeff Thompson - Ward 10 @ward10together.bsky.social · 13d

It’s time to bring this 30-acres to its full potential under a plan that was agreed to by all years ago. #Fredericton

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Jeff Thompson - Ward 10 @ward10together.bsky.social · 14d

I want to be clear: my comment is not partisan.

I see this crisis unfolding daily as I live in the so-called ‘square mile’.

It’s only gotten worse this summer. New faces, more potent drugs, more hopelessness on our streets, in our parks and in our shelters. #Fredericton

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Jeff Thompson - Ward 10 @ward10together.bsky.social · 14d

“The extension may be necessary, but it is also a warning sign: we are sliding into using emergency shelters as quasi-permanent housing. It keeps people alive, but it does not address the core issue — untreated mental health, addictions,...”

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#Fredericton

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Jeff Thompson @thomjeff.bsky.social · 15d

Beauty day calls for a spin on the trails.

The Nashwaak Bridge to the Gibson trail looks great, trees planted at the McGloin end of the trail and a refuel stop.

It was a good day! #Fredericton

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Jeff Thompson - Ward 10 @ward10together.bsky.social · 18d

Under the lights. #Fredericton

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Jeff Thompson - Ward 10 @ward10together.bsky.social · 21d

Build coming along nicely. I’m happy to see this long under utilized parcel in the heart of downtown core come to realize its full potential. #Fredericton

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Jeff Thompson - Ward 10 @ward10together.bsky.social · 21d

Build coming along nicely. I’m happy to see this long under utilized parcel in the heart of downtown core come to realize its full potential. #Fredericton

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Jeff Thompson @thomjeff.bsky.social · 24d

I didn’t know municipalities are shared for property assessment service by GNB like property owners. I see my assessment charge every year and just 🤷‍♂️ but now?

I pay the city’s portion too.

I’d sure like to understand why it costs so much.

Time for change.

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Jeff Thompson @thomjeff.bsky.social · Sep 10

👍“When our addicted want treatment, they're forced to wait months to enter a recovery program-at which point they're no longer interested. How can we claim to be helping when we keep them mired in addiction via hundreds of millions in government funding?” apple.news/AKrEINWHQQBe...

Amy Hamm: Unlike Vancouver, Boston isn't a drug hellscape. Here's why — National Post

Massachusetts still has an overdose problem, but its emphasis on recovery brings about safer streets and fewer deaths than in B.C.

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Jeff Thompson - Ward 10 @ward10together.bsky.social · Sep 9

Some good motions not directly related to the Plan, but complement. More maybe in a following blog post 🤷‍♂️ #Fredericton

Jeff Thompson - Ward 10 @ward10together.bsky.social · Sep 8

I shared my thoughts after PAC and tonight in the next step, not final, in the process. substack.com/@ward10toget... +

South Core Secondary Plan Moves to Council

The Plan will guide how a large portion of Ward 10 and the surrounding area grows in the years ahead.

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Jeff Thompson - Ward 10 @ward10together.bsky.social · Sep 8

At City Council for the 1st/2nd reading of the South Core Secondary Plan. #Fredericton +

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