My Priorities
My Platform
Local government affects our lives every day. I want Guelph to be a city where people can rely on their public services, afford to build a life, and feel connected to their community.
These are the three priorities I would bring to City Council.
Strong Public Services
The basics matter. Residents should be able to count on the services they pay for: well-maintained roads and sidewalks, parks and recreation, waste collection, transit and other essential services. Strong public services also depend on the people who provide them. We need to recruit and retain skilled workers and treat frontline public employees fairly.
What I Would Do
Prioritize the services and people that keep Guelph running. I would make reliable public services a priority when Council makes budget decisions, while supporting the workers who deliver them. Right now, Guelph-Wellington paramedics are fighting for competitive wages and retention pay. I believe we need to value the people we depend on to keep our community safe and healthy.
My Commitment
I will put the everyday services residents rely on at the centre of my decisions at City Hall.
Affordable, Livable Communities
Guelph should be a city where people can afford to live, work and raise a family. We need thoughtful housing choices that fit our neighbourhoods, including missing-middle, affordable and deeply affordable housing. Growth should be managed carefully, with the infrastructure, parks, schools and services our communities need. Affordability is about more than housing. It also means transportation, recreation and other necessities that make it possible for people to build a life here.
What I Would Do
Support housing choices that make Guelph more affordable without treating growth as the goal itself. I would support thoughtful missing-middle housing and policies that increase affordable and deeply affordable housing, while asking whether new development is being matched with the infrastructure and community services residents need. I don't believe growth should be the goal. Building a bigger Guelph isn't inherently better. My goal is a Guelph where people can afford to live, and where new development comes with the infrastructure and services needed to support it. I also support a moratorium on new AI data centres until there are clear rules to protect our water, electricity supply, environment and communities. New technology should not mean communities carry the costs while corporations take the benefits.
My Commitment
I will push for housing that adds choice and affordability while protecting the livability of our neighbourhoods.
Safe, Connected Neighbourhoods
A good neighbourhood is more than a collection of houses. People should be able to safely walk, roll, cycle, take transit and get where they need to go. They should have access to parks, trails and strong community spaces, and feel welcome regardless of their age, income or ability. Safety also means addressing the issues that make people feel unsafe, while recognizing that not every problem is a policing problem.
What I Would Do
Build neighbourhoods designed around people, not just cars. Transit should be a real alternative to driving, not just an option that exists on paper. I would support improving reliability, frequency and connections so that taking the bus is practical for more people, more of the time. When it comes to homelessness, mental health and public drug use, I would support evidence-based approaches that connect people with housing and appropriate supports rather than relying on enforcement alone. I support Housing First approaches that connect people experiencing homelessness with permanent housing and the supports they need to stay housed. We should invest in solutions that address homelessness rather than repeatedly managing the crisis.
My Commitment
I will work to make neighbourhoods safer, more connected and more welcoming for everyone.