For the past six years, I have run a small business downtown, where I see every day what is working, what is not, and how much people still care about this city. I also have a personal stake in Victoria’s success: I live here, my business is here, and my future is here. If Victoria struggles, I personally feel those consequences too.

When my store lease came up, I had a choice. Like many others, I could have left. Instead, I chose to stay and keep investing in Victoria.

Now I’m choosing to step up. I’m running for council because Victoria can be safe, vibrant, accountable, and truly working for the people who live here, work here, and visit here.

I’m running for council to help rebuild safety, restore accountability, revive Victoria.