Ward 8 Councillor

Council should ask whether every dollar spent is necessary; says responsible spending does not simply mean cutting services.

Spend money efficiently and properly, with plenty of public feedback. Lists efficient, fiscally responsible public services and facilities as a priority.

Supports practical solutions that make stable housing more accessible.

More affordable and diverse housing, including supportive and non-market housing; not opposed to growth.

Calls attainable and affordable housing the issue that most deserves the next council's attention; wants more provincial and federal funding for affordable and supportive housing.

Coordinated action on homelessness and addiction with government and community partners.

Practical, evidence-informed responses; says homelessness can't be solved by moving people somewhere else.

Prevention first, with a timely response when needed; work with police for faster, more responsive service.

Community safety approaches that deal with immediate concerns and their root causes; says residents' safety concerns can't be ignored.

Cites a long history of working with Barrie Police to help them serve effectively.

Smoother traffic, safer streets and a real alternative to driving: better transit connections, more pedestrian crossings and traffic calming.

Plan ahead for road pressure points; wants the city to be more proactive on traffic calming.

Maintain roads proactively and use traffic calming in school zones; wants Ward 8 to pilot speed cameras and the Allandale transit hub integrated into the area.

New development should pay its share of roads and services; roads, drainage, parks and services must keep pace, without losing natural, agricultural and recreational spaces.

Consider the surrounding neighbourhood and the combined effect on traffic, schools and parks; infrastructure and services should keep pace with development.

Match infrastructure planning to population growth as efficiently as possible. Lists managing growth and infill as a priority; cites the new community planning permit system with added protection for heritage and mature trees.

Link housing with voluntary treatment and counselling, working with government and community partners.

Results-oriented investment and responsible development that creates opportunity.

A diverse economy with skilled, high-paying jobs; attract businesses and jobs closer to home.

Residents should always be able to see what was promised and what was completed; set clear objectives, track progress and ask where resources go.

Residents shouldn't have to dig through council agendas and reports to stay informed; promises monthly town halls.

Commits to being accessible, responsive and accountable, coming prepared to every meeting and asking the questions residents want answered.

Protect natural, agricultural and recreational spaces as the city grows.

Development should account for its effect on nearby parks. Signed the Simcoe County Greenbelt Coalition's sustainability pledge, which commits signers to protecting natural heritage, farmland and clean water and to using green infrastructure.

Cites protecting parks and natural spaces, and a new planning permit system with added protection for heritage and mature trees.