Priorities

Four modern high-rise buildings in a cityscape.

Family Friendly Growth

Will Bronte be a place our kids can afford?

  1. Smart growth means a range of affordable options with housing for all stages of life. I'll work with Planning staff to advocate for ensuring a range of options are built.
  2. Infrastructure and services MUST be funded in concert with development: as budgets are developed, I'll ensure that transit, police and fire operating dollars are sufficient to match growth.
  3. Oakville beaches are suffering from popularity. As density increases where will people go to cool off? I'll advocate to re-open Bronte Creek Provincial Park pool which can accommodate 2,000 swimmers. 

Marina with boats, flowers, and a lookout tower on a sunny day.

Keep Bronte charming, thoughtfully.

Our harbour is the jewel of Oakville.

  1. Fund the Bronte Waterfront Strategy– make sure we have the money to build it. The vision is only paper if we don’t advocate for funding.
  2. Bronte small businesses need foot traffic to thrive. Use shuttles to off-site parking during events to encourage pedestrian patronage.
  3. Ensure that Bronte Rd and Marine Dr. intersection are protected from erosion by creating a permanent pier "around the bend".

A small transit bus parked at dusk with blue and white colors.

Take the stress out of daily life.

Creating great customer experiences.

  1. No senior should miss a medical appointment because it was complicated to get a ride arranged. Connect healthcare services and transit admin for a smoother customer experience. 
  2. Safe road and sidewalk usage, home security and personal safety should be hallmarks of life in Oakville. Encourage citizen reporting to capture data for police analysis.
  3. Reduce Rebecca St. morning traffic with transit specials for Blakelock that get kids to class on time.  Investing in public transit is a direct correlation to improving traffic issues.

How are we spending our taxes?

  1. Re-instate Citizen Advisory Committees to voice ideas transparently, constructively and easily. 15 years ago we had Citizen Advisory Committees - a place where citizens could raise concerns and ask questions. I chaired one of these and it worked. 
  2. Plain-language Council reports and transparency on how money is being spent. 
  3. Are we getting value for our investments?      Direct staff to implement performance goals that reflect the effective use of resources.

There is only ONE taxpayer - you.

When I joined the Town in the 1990s as a young graduate, the Mayor asked me a question that has stuck with me throughout my career.  She pointed to a pin on her lapel. It was simply the number "1".  

"What do you think this is?" she asked. 


I was sure it was a trick question, so I asked her to elaborate.


She told me it served as a daily reminder that there is only ONE taxpayer funding every level of government. You, me, our neighbours: one taxpayer.  


Whether elected or as staff, it isn't just our job to manage those tax dollars—it is our obligation and privilege. Her challenge to us was clear: treat every budget dollar like it’s your own, stretch it creatively, and eliminate waste. 


Whether stretching a dollar for private shareholders or the public trust, efficiency matters. As Town Councillor, respect for your tax dollars will always be the foundation of why I ask questions.