Whereas repeat offenders, particularly those involved in property crimes, pose a significant threat to community safety and well-being, contributing to increased fear, financial loss, and a decline in community trust; And whereas current measures, including sentencing and bail provisions, have proven insufficient in deterring repeat offenders and ensuring public safety, necessitating stronger sentencing guidelines and reforms to prevent high-risk individuals from reoffending while awaiting trial: Therefore be it resolved that UBCM urge the provincial government to implement stronger sentencing guidelines for repeat offenders, including harsher penalties and more stringent probation requirements; And be it further resolved that UBCM urge the provincial government to collaborate with the federal government to pursue necessary bail reforms that enhance public safety and effectively address the issue of repeat offenders.
