A strong local economy is the backbone of quality of life in Chilliwack. It is our responsibility to keep Chilliwack business-friendly by keeping taxes as low as possible, streamlining processes, and avoiding unnecessary bureaucracy. Please shop local: you are supporting families, sports teams, nonprofits, and business owners who have put their hearts and souls into building their dreams.

A strong local economy is the backbone of quality of life in Chilliwack. It is our responsibility to keep Chilliwack business-friendly by keeping taxes as low as possible, streamlining processes, and avoiding unnecessary bureaucracy. Please shop local: you are supporting families, sports teams, nonprofits, and business owners who have put their hearts and souls into building their dreams.

Chilliwack is fortunate to enjoy a diverse network of parks, trails, and recreation facilities. These amenities are the result of thoughtful planning and strategic investment. I will continue to support responsible investments that protect and enhance these valued assets while ensuring we meet the needs of current and future residents.

As the cost of living continues to rise, families and seniors—especially those on fixed incomes—are being asked to make difficult choices. City Council must apply that same discipline by meeting community needs within budget and keeping taxes as low as responsibly possible. That is why Council’s commitment to avoiding debt and following a “save then spend” approach for capital projects matters. Before asking taxpayers for more, Council should continue to look first for internal efficiencies, reduce waste, and expect every department to manage public funds with care. I am proud that our city has maintained one of the lowest tax rates in the Lower Mainland and I believe we must protect that record while making the necessary investments to keep our community strong and liveable.

Our seniors helped build this community, and they deserve to age here with dignity, security, and respect. They raised families, supported local businesses, served through non-profit, faith-based, and volunteer organizations, and helped shape the community we are proud to call home. But too many seniors are being squeezed by rising costs while living on fixed incomes. They should not have to choose between safe housing, healthy food, transportation, recreation, or the care they need. That is why I will keep pushing for more affordable seniors housing, better support for aging in place, and stronger community connections that help seniors stay active, independent, and included. We owe it to the people who built our community to make sure they are never left behind.

We need strong advocacy with provincial and federal partners for tougher laws, meaningful sentencing, and better supports for people facing addiction and mental health challenges. We cannot accept the status quo when families are asking for safer streets, stronger accountability, and a community where compassion and security go hand in hand. I am committed to doing my part so our children, grandchildren, seniors, businesses, and neighbourhoods can feel safe, supported, and proud to call Chilliwack home.

We need strong advocacy with provincial and federal partners for tougher laws, meaningful sentencing, and better supports for people facing addiction and mental health challenges. The Province has promised more detox and treatment facilities to address this medical issue. When someone is a danger to themselves and others we owe it to the community and to the addicts to get them into treatment and off the streets.

Every resident deserves to feel safe in their own community. Public safety must remain one of Chilliwack’s highest priorities, and that means ensuring our police, fire, and ambulance services have the resources they need to respond quickly and effectively. We also need strong advocacy with provincial and federal partners for tougher laws, meaningful sentencing, and better supports for people facing addiction and mental health challenges. We cannot accept the status quo when families are asking for safer streets, stronger accountability, and a community where compassion and security go hand in hand. I am committed to doing my part so our children, grandchildren, seniors, businesses, and neighbourhoods can feel safe, supported, and proud to call Chilliwack home.

Chilliwack is fortunate to enjoy a diverse network of parks, trails, and recreation facilities. These amenities are the result of thoughtful planning and strategic investment. I will continue to support responsible investments that protect and enhance these valued assets while ensuring we meet the needs of current and future residents.