Can former senator and ex-Vancouver Mayor Larry Campbell turn things around in the city’s Downtown Eastside?

On Monday, Campbell publicly accepted a six-month appointment as adviser to the province aimed at finding solutions and improving the lives of people in the neighbourhood.

First and foremost, said Campbell, “I am not a czar.” Nor is he a “saviour” for the DTES.

Campbell said desperately needed housing will be key to change.

“I’m hoping that by working with the community that we can achieve a process whereby people can move from their situation on the Downtown Eastside into proper housing.”

Perhaps to underscore that one person will not be the answer to the area’s challenges, Campbell shared his appearance with DTES community partners, including Sarah Blyth from the Overdose Pre

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