Data centres that are unnecessary and harmful for the environment, society, or politicalfreedom should not be built. I will support efforts to create a bylaw to prevent this harmful type of development.

I support more spaces for food vendors, markets, pop-up shops and other small businesses. I also want to look at allowing more accessory business space in suitable areas.

I support expanding intermunicipal business licensing so contractors and other mobile businesses can work across more Lower Mainland cities without buying a separate licence in each one.

As Coquitlam grows, we need to keep space for jobs as well as housing. I support protecting industrial and employment lands from being slowly lost to other uses.

I support making City purchasing easier for small businesses to take part in, and using local purchasing rules and community benefit criteria where they are allowed.

Population growth should come with more local jobs. New town centres and large developments should include enough office, retail and other job space to support a growing city.

Data centres that are unnecessary and harmful for the environment, society, or politicalfreedom should not be built. I will support efforts to create a bylaw to prevent this harmful type of development.

Development should not come at the cost of salmon streams, wetlands and other natural areas. I support stronger protection, better enforcement and restoration where damage has already occurred.

As Coquitlam grows, I want more attention paid to trees, natural areas and usable green space instead of treating them as an afterthought.

I support stronger protection for mature trees and a clear plan to grow Coquitlam’s tree canopy as the city develops.

I support more housing near transit and services, but maximum height and density should not be the goal. Growth should fit the area and reflect what local roads, parks, schools and services can handle.

As Coquitlam grows, we need to keep space for jobs as well as housing. I support protecting industrial and employment lands from being slowly lost to other uses.

The City should plan for hotter summers, wildfire smoke, flooding and other climate risks. That means more shade, better emergency planning and infrastructure that can handle more extreme weather.

New housing should come with enough recreation space for the people who live there. I support adding community and recreation facilities as the population grows.

As Coquitlam grows, I want more attention paid to trees, natural areas and usable green space instead of treating them as an afterthought.

I support protecting existing parks and adding more park space where growth is putting pressure on what we already have.

Good public spaces need basic things people can actually use. I support more public washrooms, seating, shade and places to rest in busy parks and public areas.

I support more housing near transit and services, but maximum height and density should not be the goal. Growth should fit the area and reflect what local roads, parks, schools and services can handle.

As Coquitlam grows, we need to keep space for jobs as well as housing. I support protecting industrial and employment lands from being slowly lost to other uses.

Parks, libraries and recreation facilities should be easier to use for seniors, people with disabilities, families with children and people using mobility devices.

I support creating more space for local artists, musicians and performers to use City spaces, take part in events and sell or display their work.

The entertainment district has been planned. The next step is to help turn it into a real destination with restaurants, live music, arts, nightlife and places where people want to spend time.

Not every festival needs to be a major event at Town Centre Park. I support making it easier for local cultural groups to hold smaller festivals and events in neighbourhoods across the city.

I support better recognition of Indigenous history, Maillardville and the many communities that have helped shape modern Coquitlam, including our Persian, Korean and Chinese communities.

I support moving away from density bonusing and toward inclusionary zoning, so major new developments are required to include affordable housing instead of getting extra height and density in exchange for it.

I support using long-term leases on suitable public land to help non-profit and co-op housing providers build homes that stay affordable over time.

When rental buildings are redeveloped, existing rental homes should be replaced and tenants should get strong relocation support and fair treatment.

I support more housing near transit and services, but maximum height and density should not be the goal. Growth should fit the area and reflect what local roads, parks, schools and services can handle.

As Coquitlam grows, we need to keep space for jobs as well as housing. I support protecting industrial and employment lands from being slowly lost to other uses.

Seniors should be able to downsize without leaving their community. Young people and first-time buyers also need more homes they can realistically afford.

Coquitlam should show solidarity with all people facing adverse conditions including violence and natural disaster, or we should stick to a policy that is equitable across people and nations. We should apologize for inequities during previous council terms.

Good public spaces need basic things people can actually use. I support more public washrooms, seating, shade and places to rest in busy parks and public areas.

Data centres that are unnecessary and harmful for the environment, society, or politicalfreedom should not be built. I will support efforts to create a bylaw to prevent this harmful type of development.

I would like to take a detailed look at budgets and financial planning. Property taxes should be kept as low as possible and growth should pay for infrastructure and services.

I would like to create an easy way for the public to view voting records from council, and detailed explanations of financial decisions.

I support making City purchasing easier for small businesses to take part in, and using local purchasing rules and community benefit criteria where they are allowed.

I will support long-term planning for roads, utilities, parks, recreation facilities and other infrastructure, with responsible use of reserves so needed projects are not pushed off until they become more expensive.

I will push for earlier and more meaningful public consultation on major neighbourhood plans, rezonings and other decisions that affect residents. Consultation should happen while there is still a real opportunity to shape the outcome, not after the major decisions have effectively been made.

I will support more accessible ways for residents to take part in Council and public meetings, including clearer notice of major decisions, meeting times and formats that work for people who work during the day, and opportunities to speak before decisions are made.