I will work to make Ottawa easier to do business with. Local businesses should have one contact point for licensing and City service issues, a named person responsible, a clear next step and a deadline for an update.

In my first year, I will push for a costed pilot connecting existing City services. By 2030, I will work toward getting 90% of inquiries to the right lead within two business days and resolving 80% of routine issues within ten business days.

Development approvals will remain a separate process, with published approval times, clear timelines and a City lead coordinating each major file. I will report progress quarterly and explain where results fall short.

My economic policy is about helping local businesses succeed, making City Hall easier to deal with, and ensuring growth is supported by reliable infrastructure and services.

1. Make business services easier to navigate. Push for one contact point for licensing, City service problems and investment questions, with a named lead, a clear next step and a deadline for an update.
2. Make approvals more predictable. Publish current approval times, establish clear timelines for each step and name a City lead to coordinate major files. Faster decisions must still account for infrastructure, costs and community needs.
3. Keep people and goods moving. Improve transit reliability and address traffic bottlenecks using travel data and input from residents and businesses. Reliable transportation helps employees reach work, customers reach businesses and deliveries arrive.
4. Plan infrastructure alongside growth. Maintain roads, sewers and other public assets, and ensure new development helps pay for the infrastructure and services it needs.
5. Show whether the work delivers results. Publish targets, costs, responsibilities and quarterly progress reports, explaining delays and changing course when results fall short.

Tourism should help visitors discover more of Ottawa while supporting the places residents enjoy year-round. I will work with tourism partners, local businesses and community organizations to raise awareness of Kanata South’s events, recreation, dining and other local attractions.

Reliable transportation, accessible facilities, clear visitor information and well-maintained public spaces help both residents and visitors. I will support coordinated promotion that connects local experiences with Ottawa’s wider tourism offerings.

Proposals involving City support should identify costs, expected benefits and effects on neighbourhoods. I will seek measurable results and report back on whether that support delivers value.

I will push for energy efficiency to be considered when the City builds, repairs or replaces facilities, weighing upfront costs against long-term savings. I will support clearer guidance for property owners navigating upgrades and available funding programs. City investments should have clear costs, expected savings and public reporting on results.

My environmental policy starts with practical decisions that protect our green spaces, maintain the infrastructure we depend on and prepare Kanata South for growth and more extreme weather.

I will work to protect and improve parks, trees and natural areas, and ensure growing neighbourhoods have accessible places to play, gather and enjoy nature. Green space should be part of planning from the beginning.

I will support reliable public transit and safer walking and cycling connections, giving residents practical choices for getting around. I will push for greener upgrades when the City repairs or replaces buildings and infrastructure, considering energy savings, long-term costs and resilience to heat, heavy rain and flooding.

Growth must account for the capacity of roads, sewers and community services, with new development helping pay for what it needs. I will champion responsible AI innovation and ensure data centre proposals are assessed for environmental impacts, energy and water demands, and measurable community benefits.

I will seek clear costs, responsibilities and measures of success for environmental commitments, report publicly on progress and explain what will change when results fall short.

Many Kanata South residents depend on a vehicle for work, family responsibilities and appointments. I will push for road maintenance and practical fixes to recurring traffic bottlenecks, alongside better transit and safer walking and cycling connections. Parking decisions should consider accessibility, business access, deliveries and effects on neighbouring streets, using local evidence and community input.

I will support protecting mature trees and expanding shade in parks, playgrounds and along walking routes. When public spaces are renewed, I will push the City to consider tree planting, suitable surfaces and planting areas that absorb rainwater. Projects should account for maintenance, tree survival and access to cooling, with clear responsibilities and measurable results.

I will push to close gaps in sidewalks and cycling routes, improve crossings and address unsafe connections using resident feedback and safety data. Priorities should include routes to schools, community facilities, transit stops and shops. I will seek opportunities to coordinate improvements with planned roadwork, consider year-round maintenance and publish costs, timelines and results.

Zoning should provide clear, predictable rules for how neighbourhoods grow. I will assess proposed changes against housing needs, transportation, water and sewer capacity, parks and community services. Residents should receive understandable information and meaningful opportunities to comment. I will support faster, clearer decisions while requiring honest assessments of costs, responsibilities and how infrastructure will be delivered.

Festivals and events help make Kanata South a place where people feel connected. I will work with community groups, cultural organizations and local businesses to support welcoming events for different ages, abilities and budgets.

I will push for clearer City requirements, coordinated support and timely answers so organizers can plan with confidence. Planning should address accessibility, transportation, waste, safety and effects on nearby residents.

Where City funding or services are involved, I will seek clear costs and community benefits, listen to feedback and use what we learn to improve future events.

Public art can tell local stories, recognize Indigenous heritage and reflect the people who call Ottawa home. I will support opportunities to include art in parks, community facilities and other public spaces, with meaningful community input and fair, transparent artist selection.

Projects should consider accessibility, suitability for the location, maintenance and total lifetime costs. I will look for opportunities to coordinate installations with planned improvements and explore partnerships that make responsible use of public funds.

Residents should know how projects are chosen, what they cost and who is responsible for their upkeep.

Tourism should help visitors discover more of Ottawa while supporting the places residents enjoy year-round. I will work with tourism partners, local businesses and community organizations to raise awareness of Kanata South’s events, recreation, dining and other local attractions.

Reliable transportation, accessible facilities, clear visitor information and well-maintained public spaces help both residents and visitors. I will support coordinated promotion that connects local experiences with Ottawa’s wider tourism offerings.

Proposals involving City support should identify costs, expected benefits and effects on neighbourhoods. I will seek measurable results and report back on whether that support delivers value.

Affordability means considering both the tax bill and what residents receive for it. I will push for careful spending, reliable transit and more housing choices. City proposals should explain upfront costs, ongoing expenses and effects on household budgets. I will report on results and press for changes when spending does not deliver.

I will push for maintenance plans that identify urgent repairs, costs, responsibilities and completion dates. For City facilities and through municipal oversight of community housing, I will seek clear reporting on outstanding work and recurring problems. Residents need straightforward ways to report concerns, receive updates and escalate unresolved issues.

I will support coordinated work among housing providers, outreach teams and other governments to prevent housing loss and expand permanent housing options. Emergency accommodation must be safe and dignified, alongside pathways to stable homes. City-funded initiatives should identify responsibilities, costs and results, including whether people secure housing and remain housed.

I will support incorporating accessibility into housing planning from the beginning and improving existing homes where practical. City-supported projects should consider mobility, sensory needs and connections to transportation and services. I will seek meaningful input from people with lived experience and clear reporting on the accessible homes delivered.

I will work with Indigenous housing organizations to identify where City land, funding and approval processes can support their priorities. Indigenous partners should lead decisions about culturally appropriate housing and services. I will advocate for coordinated support from other governments, with clear City responsibilities and accountability developed with Indigenous partners.

I will use 3.75% as a ceiling to work within, rather than an automatic annual increase. Budget decisions must show what residents will receive, what alternatives were considered and the consequences of delaying essential work. I will scrutinize ongoing costs, protect maintenance priorities and explain my budget votes, including any proposal that would exceed that ceiling.

I will push for a clearer, faster approval path for public, non-profit and co-op homes, and support partnerships that expand supportive housing. Projects should identify who funds construction, who operates the housing and how necessary supports will be sustained. I will track homes delivered, affordability and whether services meet residents’ needs.

I will support maintaining existing rental housing and assess redevelopment proposals for their effects on tenants and affordable homes. I will push for more purpose-built rental, non-profit and co-op housing. Where City support is provided, affordability terms should be clear, measurable and monitored, with tenant information and relocation planning addressed where applicable.

Zoning should provide clear, predictable rules for how neighbourhoods grow. I will assess proposed changes against housing needs, transportation, water and sewer capacity, parks and community services. Residents should receive understandable information and meaningful opportunities to comment. I will support faster, clearer decisions while requiring honest assessments of costs, responsibilities and how infrastructure will be delivered.

I will listen to residents facing discrimination and push for City policies, services and complaint processes that are fair and accessible. Municipal decisions should consider barriers and their effects on different communities. I will seek clear responsibilities, timely responses and public reporting on improvements while protecting personal privacy.

Accessibility should be considered from the beginning of every City project. I will push to identify and remove barriers in public buildings, sidewalks, transit and digital services, with priorities shaped by people with lived experience. Plans should include maintenance, clear timelines, costs and public progress reports.

I will work with settlement agencies, community organizations and local businesses to identify barriers newcomers face when navigating municipal services. Priorities include understandable information, appropriate language supports and connections to recreation, libraries, transit and housing assistance. I will support welcoming community activities and seek feedback on whether services are reaching people effectively.

I will listen to sex workers and organizations supporting them when considering municipal policies that affect their safety. City services should respond respectfully to reports of violence, exploitation and barriers to assistance. I will support coordination among public health, housing and community services, with attention to privacy and the experiences of people seeking help.

I will push for municipal services that respect people’s names, pronouns and privacy, with clear expectations for respectful treatment. I will listen to trans and gender-diverse residents about barriers in recreation, facilities and other City services, and support staff training and accessible complaint processes. Concerns should receive timely follow-up, with public reporting on improvements that protects individual privacy.

I will assess spending against clear priorities, upfront and ongoing costs, and measurable benefits. Budgets should explain the alternatives and the consequences of delaying necessary work. I will scrutinize proposals, explain my votes and report on whether spending delivered the promised results.

Within my first 100 days, I will publish clear commitments explaining how my office will listen, respond and report back. Quarterly updates will show what I brought to Council, how I voted, what changed and what remains delayed. When I miss a commitment, I will explain why and what happens next.

Kanata South needs plans that explain how housing, transportation, roads, sewers, parks and community facilities will keep pace with growth. I will push for realistic costs, funding sources and delivery timelines, while maintaining what we already own. Plans should be reviewed publicly and adjusted as needs, evidence and financial circumstances change.

Residents should have opportunities to speak with their councillor throughout the term. I will offer ways to participate in person and remotely, with clear information about what is being discussed. Afterward, I will explain what I heard, what action I can take and when residents can expect an update.

I will work with schools, youth organizations and community groups to hear from young people across Kanata South, including those who do not usually participate in City consultations. Discussions should cover practical concerns such as transit, recreation, safe streets and public spaces. I will explain how their input influenced decisions and follow up on commitments.

I will work with Ottawa Public Health, emergency services and community partners to improve how people in crisis reach help. I will support responses matched to the situation, including trained mental health professionals where appropriate, and advocate for provincial treatment capacity. City-supported services should have clear responsibilities, coordinated follow-up and public reporting that protects privacy.

I will work with Ottawa Public Health, emergency responders and community organizations on overdose prevention, outreach and connections to treatment. Municipal efforts should also address discarded needles, public-space maintenance and residents’ safety concerns. I will seek clear responsibilities and reporting on outcomes, including whether people reach care, while advocating for provincial action on treatment and the toxic drug supply.

People seeking treatment need a clear path to help and ongoing support. I will press the province for accessible treatment capacity and work with local partners to improve connections among outreach, treatment, housing and recovery services. City-funded initiatives should identify who is responsible for referrals and follow-up, with results measured by access to care and sustained stability.

Public safety requires reliable help for different situations. I will support coordination among crisis teams, outreach services, housing providers, paramedics and police, with clear responsibilities and referral pathways. City-supported programs should report on response times, connections to care and safety outcomes while protecting privacy.

Residents deserve to understand what police funding will deliver. I will scrutinize budget requests for evidence of need, service gaps, alternatives and ongoing costs. Through Council’s budget role, I will seek clear reporting on response times, road safety and progress on community priorities, while respecting independent police governance and operational responsibilities.

Allegations of police wrongdoing deserve fair, timely and independent review. I will help residents find the appropriate complaint or oversight process and advocate for understandable information and accessible reporting. I will seek transparency about findings and corrective action within privacy requirements, while respecting due process and the independence of investigations.

Preventing harm requires work before a crisis occurs. I will support municipal partnerships that connect residents with stable housing, recreation, youth programs and community supports, while advocating for accessible provincial health services. Funding should respond to demonstrated needs, with clear responsibilities and measures showing whether programs reduce harm and improve safety.

I will push for clear maintenance priorities for arenas, sports fields and community centres, alongside an assessment of gaps in programs and capacity. This includes exploring an expansion of Eva James to better serve seniors and other residents. Proposals should identify costs, funding, accessibility and ongoing maintenance, with public updates on progress.

My environmental policy starts with practical decisions that protect our green spaces, maintain the infrastructure we depend on and prepare Kanata South for growth and more extreme weather.

I will work to protect and improve parks, trees and natural areas, and ensure growing neighbourhoods have accessible places to play, gather and enjoy nature. Green space should be part of planning from the beginning.

I will support reliable public transit and safer walking and cycling connections, giving residents practical choices for getting around. I will push for greener upgrades when the City repairs or replaces buildings and infrastructure, considering energy savings, long-term costs and resilience to heat, heavy rain and flooding.

Growth must account for the capacity of roads, sewers and community services, with new development helping pay for what it needs. I will champion responsible AI innovation and ensure data centre proposals are assessed for environmental impacts, energy and water demands, and measurable community benefits.

I will seek clear costs, responsibilities and measures of success for environmental commitments, report publicly on progress and explain what will change when results fall short.

I will work with health providers and other governments to identify local service gaps and advocate for provincial investment. Within the City’s role, I will support coordinated planning for health facilities, infrastructure and transportation access. Proposals should clearly identify responsibilities, funding and timelines so residents can understand what is being delivered.

I will seek a review of washroom availability, operating hours and accessibility, using resident feedback to identify priority gaps. New or upgraded facilities should account for seasonal needs, ongoing costs and dependable maintenance. Residents should have clear information about locations, hours and how to report problems.

I will prioritize missing links, unsafe crossings and barriers that make everyday trips difficult, using resident feedback and safety data. Routes to transit should consider lighting, accessibility, snow clearing and connections at both ends of the trip. I will seek to coordinate improvements with planned roadwork and publish priorities, costs and timelines.

Zoning should provide clear, predictable rules for how neighbourhoods grow. I will assess proposed changes against housing needs, transportation, water and sewer capacity, parks and community services. Residents should receive understandable information and meaningful opportunities to comment. I will support faster, clearer decisions while requiring honest assessments of costs, responsibilities and how infrastructure will be delivered.

I will work with Indigenous partners to identify appropriate opportunities for language recognition in municipal facilities, signs and cultural programming. Indigenous language holders should guide wording, pronunciation and use, with fair compensation for their expertise. Initiatives should have clear costs, responsibilities and community-defined measures of success.

I will work with Indigenous housing organizations to identify where City land, funding and approval processes can support their priorities. Indigenous partners should lead decisions about culturally appropriate housing and services. I will advocate for coordinated support from other governments, with clear City responsibilities and accountability developed with Indigenous partners.

I will support early engagement with the appropriate rights holders when the City considers land use, development and municipal land decisions affecting Indigenous interests. The City should explain how input influenced decisions and follow through on its commitments. I will respect Indigenous governance and the roles of other governments in resolving land claims and title.

I will support meaningful Indigenous participation in proposals involving Indigenous names, history and cultural knowledge. Naming and commemoration decisions should consider historical evidence, community perspectives, accessibility and costs. Residents should understand why a proposal is being considered, how they can participate and how the final decision was reached.

I will listen to Survivors, families and Indigenous organizations about appropriate ways for the City to support remembrance, public education and reconciliation. This may include community-led commemorations, library programming and staff learning. Municipal commitments should respect cultural protocols, identify funding and responsibilities, and report on progress without placing the burden of education on Survivors.

Many Kanata South residents depend on a vehicle for work, family responsibilities and appointments. I will push for road maintenance and practical fixes to recurring traffic bottlenecks, alongside better transit and safer walking and cycling connections. Parking decisions should consider accessibility, business access, deliveries and effects on neighbouring streets, using local evidence and community input.

I will prioritize missing links, unsafe crossings and barriers that make everyday trips difficult, using resident feedback and safety data. Routes to transit should consider lighting, accessibility, snow clearing and connections at both ends of the trip. I will seek to coordinate improvements with planned roadwork and publish priorities, costs and timelines.

I will assess transit proposals by whether they help residents complete their journeys reliably, including local routes, transfers and access to stops. Major projects should explain funding, construction and operating costs, delivery timelines and how connecting bus service will work. I will push for practical improvements now while pursuing long-term investment, and report on whether projects deliver better service for riders.

I will push to close gaps in sidewalks and cycling routes, improve crossings and address unsafe connections using resident feedback and safety data. Priorities should include routes to schools, community facilities, transit stops and shops. I will seek opportunities to coordinate improvements with planned roadwork, consider year-round maintenance and publish costs, timelines and results.