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MAYOR VISION

I have consistently put Woolwich residents first during my time on Council, through voting to lower the financial burden, improving our roads and infrastructure, and responding to residents' needs. I will bring my experience and passion to the Mayor role, with actionable plans and strategies to move Woolwich forward and create policies that actually work for you.

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For each category below, I have also listed my accomplishments achieved during my time on Council on the Council Record page. 

Responsible Spending

Property Taxes:

  • Keep property taxes low, aiming to match the rate of inflation

  • Reign in tax increases by focusing on key responsibilities and core functions

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Find Solutions to Lower the Budget:​

  • Cancel the increase to Mayor salary that was approved by the current Council in April 2026

  • Arrange audit of Township books and accounting

  • Review of Township staff and position for efficiencies and redundancies

  • Back to work policy for Township staff and more governance and oversight of staff overtime hours for greater efficiency and smarter spending of tax payer dollars

  • Phase out paper billing and move to digital payments for Township service costs

  • Zero base budgeting

  • Integrate use of AI technology to streamline processes, better understand township data, and cut costs

  • Advocate to MP's and MPP's to direct more funds to Woolwich

Infrastructure

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  • More road repairs throughout Woolwich

  • Use road maintenance software for better management of roadway life cycles and planning for repairs needed in the future

  • Better capital project management and associated timelines

  • Better financial allocation for infrastructure through long-term financial forecasting

  • Live data on Woolwich Township website to track when snowplows have covered your area 

  • Elmira Bypass planning and development

Prioritize People and Businesses

  • Make Woolwich more open for business by cutting red tape and bureaucracy that hinders businesses from operating efficiently in our Township

  • Expand notices for development

  • Encourage a greater emphasis on customer service and a “can do” attitude at the Township office to better support residents

  • Work with developers and industries to create a Breslau retail core including a grocery store

  • Streamline approval processes and timelines for things like permits

  • Support for agriculture, tourism and industry

Healthy Living & Environmental Initiatives

  • Accelerate plans for a new community center (with an arena and pool) in Breslau, and consider naming rights as a form of additional revenue for the project

  • St. Jacobs Arena upgrades

  • Continue working with TWEEC (Township of Woolwich Environmental Engagement Committee) on environmentally-focused initiatives

  • Maintain and protect Woolwich's existing parks, playgrounds and trails and establish more outdoor spaces for residents to enjoy

  • Protect Woolwich farmland

Listen & Respond to Residents

  • Lower the financial burden on residents 

  • More open Townhall meetings and touchpoints with community groups and stakeholders

  • Expand Notices for Development in the community so residents are informed of changes that will impact them

  • Transparent governance

  • Ensure residents can access various types of support within their communities

  • Downtown Elmira revitalization

  • Listen and respond to the needs of residents with compassion and understanding

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