Ward 4 Councillor

Wants budget choices explained in plain language before council votes on them.

Says a councillor must be fiscally responsible; has prepared multimillion-dollar library budgets. Being fiscally responsible doesn't always mean saying no: council should explain why it spends, what it aims to achieve and whether residents get value.

Responsible spending and value for tax dollars; residents expect sound financial management.

Says homelessness, food insecurity and mental health cannot be solved by one organization or level of government; would bring city staff, emergency services, community, health and social-service groups, businesses and people with lived experience together on practical solutions.

Will work to be part of the solution, but says she won't pretend to be an expert on mental health.

Support people who genuinely need help without normalizing conduct that harms residents.

Police resourcing and visibility that reflect how fast south Barrie has grown; says speeding on residential streets is solvable with enforcement where it is needed.

Wants the Community Safety Group to become an active forum again, regularly bringing community and stakeholder expertise together to identify problems and agree on actions.

Residents need to feel safe at home, around schools and in public spaces.

Says more crime is coming from downtown into other communities; wants to work on community safety.

Says police and City Hall cannot solve safety challenges alone.

Roads, sidewalks and parks that keep pace with the ward; roads, parks, transit and servicing should arrive with new development.

Practical approaches to speeding and road safety, and better coordination of roadwork.

Main roads have become a racetrack: wants year-round, 24-hour lower speed limits, better snow removal and attention to traffic flow and road conditions.

Build roads for capacity by the time people move in; traffic calming where appropriate. Says speeding, road design, congestion and e-bike use need planning based on data and effective enforcement.

Says his priorities are things he would advocate for, not promises one councillor can deliver alone, especially given strong-mayor powers.

New development should pay its fair share of the infrastructure it needs; says the city approves houses faster than the things that make a neighbourhood.

Growth should be planned with existing residents in mind, with a stronger link between development decisions and the infrastructure neighbourhoods need; wants questions asked about roads, traffic, parks and services.

Smart, well-planned growth that doesn't overwhelm aging infrastructure; fire safety, stormwater, snow storage and parking settled before projects are finished; more communication among planners, developers and residents.

Wants to be part of the growth taking place in Ward 4 and the city.

Supports growth, but only with clear checks and balances; infrastructure and services should keep pace with growth rather than rely on older plans.

Says residents are overwhelmingly concerned about open drug use.

Says businesses are closing and few big employers are hiring; wants more focus on attracting good-paying jobs.

Create an environment where people and businesses thrive.

Would bring a motion for fair, responsible and enforceable e-bike guidelines.

Service standards residents can hold the city to, including for contractors on side streets and courts.

Says a councillor should stay connected to residents, communicate clearly about decisions and ask hard questions; would explain council issues in plain language and make communication two-way.

Will be a full-time councillor, saying residents cannot be fairly represented otherwise; will post office hours, phone number, email and website.

Council must hold both city staff and itself accountable for performance.

Parks, along with roads, transit and servicing, should arrive with new development.

Protect public parks and lakefront spaces and keep them clean and safe for everyone.

A balanced approach to responsible growth, healthy green spaces and the waterfront.