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I had a great day at the South Island Powwow for the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Like every year, it’s an amazing event… Read More »My Thoughts on Reconciliation

I was surprised by some of my results in the LiveableCRD survey, particularly on housing, arts and climate, where I thought my record and priorities… Read More »My Response to the LivableCRD Survey

Esquimalt has seen several years of high property tax increases. The 2026 budget was particularly difficult. Increases at this level are not sustainable and cannot… Read More »Priority: Responsible Finances

As part of my role as elected board chair for the Greater Victoria Public Library, I’ve been working with library leaders across the province advocating… Read More »Recent advocacy for provincial library funding

An announcement: I’ve decided to run in the fall to be Mayor of Esquimalt. Esquimalt is a special place. Over the past four years on… Read More »Announcement- Mayoral Campaign

A closer look at Esquimalt’s operating budget, where our costs differ from neighbouring municipalities, and what is driving the proposed tax increase.

Esquimalt council is once again in budget season, and dealing with a difficult 13% draft budget that staff have presented. A big part of the proposed budget… Read More »2026 Budget – Capital Budget

Budget Thoughts Esquimalt is about to start its annual budget process. Council will see staff’s first draft at the Council meeting on Monday, January 12.… Read More »2026 Pre-Budget Thoughts

I’ve been reflecting on my first year on the Esquimalt Council—it has been quite a year, filled with a lot of reading, meeting lots of… Read More »Thoughts after a year on Council