Lee believes Coquitlam can be on the "cutting edge" by attracting more medical and technology experts -Tricity News
Four years ago, he ran on a campaign believing he can transform the city and point it in the direction by attracting more medical and IT professionals to the community.
Lee said that's still possible today.
"In the presence of the COVID-19 crises, all of us have observed our healthcare system being run on the verge of collapse during each wave," Lee added in a news release sent to the Tri-City News, claiming Coquitlam has the potential to become a "cutting-edge medical city."
"Our community requires a leading-edge healthcare system to be able to effectively and efficiently protect public health and safety."
In his statement, Lee emphasized three key impacts Coquitlam is potentially facing: economic recovery, mental health crises and green space conservation.
He believes by investing time and energy in those categories, including reinstating Riverview Hospital, local residents can prosper without the need to commute elsewhere.
"At least a decade of economic crises is predictable in the aftermath of COVID-19. Taxes and costs of living will be skyrocketing. Inflation will lead to all sorts of hardships. Our community will be affected and suffer again, if we are not prepared," he said.
"Nonetheless, economic growth, such as a living wage for all citizens, is not the only factor dictating a population’s well-being. Rather, environmental well-being is a significant element determining quality of life and mental health of our population."
By day, Lee's IT expertise is in the field of predictive analysis, specializing in data collection, trend research and forecasting global prospects.