PRACTICAL | EXPERIENCED | CARING
Practical experience and a strong record
On Council I’ve worked to turn residents’ concerns and Council’s goals into practical action: limiting Sunday construction noise, finally updating long-delayed deer-fencing bylaws, and making sure climate and environmental goals are reflected in Township decisions. I’ve also pushed for an Affordable Housing Plan, clearer financial information, and better long-term planning. There is much more to do.
Since being elected in 2022, I’ve represented Esquimalt on the CRD Arts Commission, served as an alternate director on the CRD Board, and been elected Chair of the Greater Victoria Public Library Board. I’m also a professional planner and a longtime community volunteer. I understand how local government works and how to bring people together to get things done.
Priorities
A Clear Vision
Esquimalt needs a clear plan for where we are going. It should guide how we grow, support local businesses, invest in parks and recreation, protect our urban forest, and give residents more certainty about change in their neighbourhoods.
Responsible Finances
Double-digit tax increases are not sustainable. I will lead a detailed review of municipal spending and services, develop a long-term plan to catch up on infrastructure, and more revenue sources so property taxes are not always the only answer.
Affordable Housing
We’ve built a lot of housing over the past decade, but many residents still struggle to find and keep housing they can afford. I will focus on attracting and keeping affordable homes in Esquimalt.
Getting Around
We need to make it easier to move around Esquimalt, whether by transit, walking, cycling or car. That means improving our intersections and roads while working with regional partners on transportation across Greater Victoria.