I will advocate for the protection and expansion of accessible green spaces, parks, and natural areas while ensuring that green space is proactively incorporated into future City planning and development projects. I believe green spaces are essential to building healthy, connected communities and should be prioritized as Kanata South continues to grow.

I will support affordable housing initiatives and partnerships with provincial and federal governments while advocating for the inclusion of affordable housing units in new developments and future City planning projects.

I will advocate for progress on City commitments that support complete communities, where housing, transit, parks, services, and everyday amenities are accessible closer to home, including projects that advance the development of 15-minute communities.

I will work with local community partners and frontline workers to identify and advance municipal solutions to homelessness, including supporting shelter diversion initiatives. I will also support affordable housing initiatives and partnerships with provincial and federal governments while advocating for the acquisition, maintenance, and development of affordable housing units.

I have led a listening-first campaign, where my priorities were shaped by what I heard from residents. I will bring this same approach to City Hall, prioritizing the needs and experiences of residents, encouraging meaningful community engagement, and ensuring decisions are evidence-informed, transparent, and accountable. I will focus on responsive leadership, clear communication, and following through on commitments to ensure municipal government works for the people it serves.

I will take a proactive, inclusive, and listening-first approach to public engagement that ensures residents have meaningful opportunities to shape decisions affecting their community. This includes holding regular office hours in Kanata South, bringing engagement into community spaces, connecting directly with residents, and creating opportunities for diverse voices to be heard. I will prioritize ongoing communication, transparency, and follow-through so residents understand how their input informs decisions, what actions are being taken, and what challenges remain.

I plan to establish an intergenerational advisory committee that provides youth with meaningful opportunities to share their experiences, perspectives, and priorities while working alongside residents of other generations to help inform municipal decisions.

I will support non-police-based approaches to public safety that prioritize prevention, accessible infrastructure, and community wellbeing. This includes advocating for improved signage, street markings, traffic calming, safer intersections, and the maintenance of roads, sidewalks, and pathways. I will also work with residents, community organizations, and frontline service providers to identify safety concerns and develop practical, evidence-informed solutions that respond to community needs.

I will support evidence-informed decisions on police funding that prioritize community safety, accountability, and the effective use of public resources. I believe funding decisions should reflect the needs of our communities, consider opportunities for prevention and collaboration with community-based services, and ensure residents receive effective and responsive public safety services.

As outlined in my first commitment, this means creating opportunities and investing in spaces that bring people together, including accessible parks, recreation facilities, libraries, community programming, and opportunities for social connection.

I will advocate for the protection and expansion of accessible green spaces, parks, and natural areas while ensuring that green space is proactively incorporated into future City planning and development projects. I believe green spaces are essential to building healthy, connected communities and should be prioritized as Kanata South continues to grow.

I will take a two-pronged approach to improving public transit by addressing immediate community needs while advocating for a long-term vision that prioritizes reliability, accessibility, and accountability. This includes increasing bus fleet capacity, improving service frequency and connections within communities and to rapid transit, strengthening Para Transpo services, and exploring reduced fares for youth and older adults. I will advocate for evidence-informed transit investments that reflect how residents travel for work, school, and everyday activities, ensuring public transit better serves the needs of Kanata South.