Robin James
Good morning Scott,
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Robin
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Candidate Questionnaire:
1. Do you support community-led organizations like the LFGA in their efforts to promote conservation, ethical hunting, and responsible firearms use for sport and education?
Yes, I absolutely support community-led organizations like the Lethbridge Fish and Game Association (LFGA). They play an essential role in promoting conservation, ethical hunting practices, and responsible firearms education. Groups like LFGA bring generations of knowledge, volunteer commitment, and community engagement that strengthen both our environmental stewardship and our local recreation economy.
2. In your view, what role should the City of Lethbridge play in protecting access to outdoor spaces for recreation, conservation, and education? How will municipal policies ensure that legal, permitted outdoor recreational facilities, such as shooting sports ranges, are recognized and protected as part of the broader community landscape, and not unfairly impacted by land use changes such as urban growth or rezoning?
The City of Lethbridge has an important role in protecting access to outdoor spaces for recreation, conservation, and education. These spaces contribute to community well-being, environmental awareness, and local culture. The City must plan growth responsibly—ensuring that legal, permitted facilities like shooting ranges are recognized as valued community assets, not displaced by development or rezoning.
Municipal policies should include early consultation with organizations such as the Lethbridge Fish and Game Association, recognition of their public safety and education contributions, and land-use planning that balances urban growth with long-term protection of recreational and conservation areas.
3. Should recreational activities such as sport shooting and archery receive equal consideration alongside other sports in municipal planning and recreation policy? Would you support including representatives from these sports as formal stakeholders in long-term discussions around recreation, land use, and community health planning?
Yes. Sport shooting and archery deserve equal consideration alongside other recreational activities in municipal planning. These sports promote discipline, safety, and community engagement, just like any other organized recreation. I would fully support including representatives from these groups as formal stakeholders in discussions on recreation, land use, and community health planning to ensure their voices and expertise are recognized in long-term city decisions.
4. Do you personally participate in outdoor activities like hunting, fishing, archery, or shooting sports? If so, please share how those experiences shape your views on land use and recreation.
No, I don’t. I enjoy mountain biking, hiking and paddle boarding. I am one of those people that are grateful for farmers, hunters and fishmen so I can eat delicious food.
5. In one or two sentences: Why do you believe you are the best candidate to support organizations like LFGA and the values we represent?
I understand the importance of organizations like LFGA in preserving these values. As a council member, I will ensure their voices are heard and their contributions recognized in city planning and policy decisions.
6. Is there anything else you’d like our membership to know about your views on outdoor recreation, conservation, or supporting legal firearm owners.
I strongly believe that access to outdoor recreation, including hunting, sport shooting, and archery, is a vital part of Lethbridge’s community life and heritage. I support conservation, ethical wildlife management, and safe, responsible firearm use. As a council member, I will work to protect recreational spaces, engage with organizations like LFGA, and ensure that policies recognize and respect legal firearm owners while promoting education, safety, and community stewardship.