Experienced.
Solutions-Oriented.
Responsive.
Elected in 2020 through a by-election in the first wave of the pandemic, I have spent the last few years diving into the most pressing challenges our community is facing, listening to your concerns and advocating for
positive change.

Our Progress
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Received unanimous support for resolving NCC dispute over Brian Coburn extension
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Saved the Nantes Woods
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Secured millions in road resurfacing in 2022 and infrastructure projects for our ward
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Added traffic calming to over 70 streets and new cycling connections on major arterials since elected
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Key investments in parks: $1.3M for the Miracle League’s accessible playground, skating shelter at Vista, and rink upgrades in Navan and Sarsfield
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Opened Hunsdeep Rangar Park and the picnic shelter at Millennium Park
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Approved the new Small Business tax subclass, benefitting over 10, 000 small businesses in the city
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Advocated for more bilingual recreational programming for our youth and seniors

Continuing the Work for You
I take the time to understand the issue, listen to all sides, consult, and find a practical solution.
Infrastructure
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Resolve dispute with the NCC to move forward on the Brian Coburn Bypass extension project
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Improve traffic flow at key intersections (Brian Coburn / Tenth Line)
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Ensure that bus rapid transit corridors, pedestrian and cycling infrastructure, and potential for high occupancy vehicle (HOV) lanes are considered in all future major road projects
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Continue to strengthen investment in east end road resurfacing
Transit
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Move forward on dedicated bus corridor in South Orléans
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Secure a smoother transition into Stage 2 LRT including a longer period for testing, improved bus service, pedestrian and cyclist access to east end stations
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Demand an improved procurement process for Stage 3 LRT, eliminate bids that do not meet the minimum technical requirements from moving forward in process
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Increased collaboration with OC Transpo to improve bus service to east end residents, we need increased frequency of select routes at peak times, including express routes
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Push for innovative rural transportation solutions. Reliable and accessible rural transportation is a barrier for many rural residents looking to accessing services and resources
Affordability & Small Business
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Voting record on keeping property taxes low while finding ways to streamline services
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Create affordable housing near major transit hubs by supporting smart and mixed-use development of land in proximity to the Orléans Light Rail Transit Corridor
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Hold provincial and federal government to account on delivering social services
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Make certain small businesses are equipped and supported to navigate these challenging times
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Improving small business engagement and foster east-end economic development with an east-end economic summit.
Seniors
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Expanded in-person seniors programming at the François Dupuis Recreation Centre
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Support the Navan Nifty 50 Plus Senior Club, Navan Lions Club, and other community groups
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Advocate that taxes remain low and affordable, especially for those on fixed incomes
Rural
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Fight for the needed financial assistance from the Province following the May 21st Derecho storm
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Protect farmland and the character of rural villages with the upcoming review of zoning bylaws with the pending ministerial approval of the Official Plan
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In the rural area, roads have been badly neglected – impacting our farming community and rural small businesses. We need to invest in rural road maintenance, specifically resurfacing North/South routes
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We must recommit to promises broken after amalgamation, invest in our rural area, protect agricultural land and support our volunteer firefighters.
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Champion the city's Rural Economic Development Strategy Plan to stimulate economic growth
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Advocate for high-speed broadband internet options in our rural communities in support of increased 'Work From Home' realities
Development
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Ensure smart development of 15-minute communities, with existing neighbourhoods in mind, as we manage growth in Orléans South-Navan
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Protect agricultural land and green space, and prioritize urban forest features like the Nantes Woods and supporting 'adopting park' initiatives
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Secure action on needed infrastructure upgrades
Community
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Continue to invest in enhancing road safety and traffic calming measures, specially near school zones
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Expand automated speed enforcement program
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Move forward on district park at François Dupuis Recreation Centre
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Secure a permanent home for the Cumberland Cricket Club
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Work with the Miracle League on Phase 2 of their accessible playground
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Increase and enhance dog parks in our ward
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Lobby for increase AODA standards in our public parks and begin design on a new community centre in Orléans South
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Continue to champion Orléans Rotary Climate Action Team’s project for an “Orléans Youth Forest”
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Continue to support Orléans South-Navan's community associations and their neighbourhood-specific projects
Services
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Overhaul 3-1-1 to ensure greater reliability and timeliness of action upon submitting services requests
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Park maintenance and enhanced bilingual recreational programming