Platform Highlights
“At the end of the day, my goal is simple: to help create a more affordable, safe, and healthy Saanich — one where residents feel heard, families feel secure, and decisions are made with the community, not for the community.”
AMALGAMATION
“I’m open to stronger regional collaboration, but I’m cautious about full amalgamation.
When you look at Ontario, many of the promised savings from amalgamation did not materialize. Research, including Fraser Institute analysis, found that in many cases costs increased because services, staffing, and wages became harmonized upward across communities. Residents also reported feeling less connected to local decision-making.
Before changing governance structures, I’d rather focus on practical outcomes through better regional cooperation — transportation, emergency planning, infrastructure, housing coordination — while protecting Saanich’s local voice and accountability.
If amalgamation were ever seriously considered, residents should have a meaningful voice through consultation and referendum.”
CLIMATE
“I support practical and fiscally responsible climate action.
Environmental stewardship matters deeply in Saanich, but we also need affordability and realism. Residents want solutions that are measurable, practical, and respectful of household costs.
I would review what is working, where we are getting value for taxpayers, and where adjustments may be needed.”
ENVIRONMENT / TREES / GARRY OAKS
“This should never be framed as housing versus the environment — we can and should do both better.
Garry Oak ecosystems, mature trees, agricultural land, and green spaces are part of what makes Saanich special and deserve strong protection.
At the same time, affordability matters and families need housing options. My preference is responsible growth along transportation corridors where infrastructure already exists, while protecting neighbourhood character and sensitive ecosystems.”
CURRENT COUNCIL
“The biggest concern I hear is trust and listening. Too many residents feel decisions are made before meaningful engagement occurs.
I also hear concerns about affordability, tax increases, transportation planning, and growth occurring without enough public confidence.
Another issue is financial transparency. Residents are hearing about hundreds of millions of dollars in future capital spending and facilities planning, yet many people do not feel they clearly understand where the money is going or what projects will ultimately cost taxpayers.
My focus would be rebuilding trust, improving engagement, and strengthening transparency around spending decisions.”
HOUSING / BALANCED DEVELOPMENT
“Balanced development means responsible growth that respects neighbourhoods, protects environmental assets, and improves affordability.
We need more family-oriented housing — including 3-, 4-, and 5-bedroom options — not just small condos.
Growth should happen strategically, particularly along transportation corridors where infrastructure already exists, rather than overwhelming neighbourhood side streets.
My approach is responsible growth — not unchecked growth.”
AFFORDABLE HOUSING vs MARKET HOUSING
“Affordability has to be front and centre.
Municipalities can help by reducing unnecessary delays, streamlining approvals, creating certainty, and supporting housing that actually works for families.
Delays and uncertainty drive costs upward — and ultimately those costs get passed to residents.”
OPPORTUNITY FOR GROWTH
“Affordability, transportation, housing, community trust, and proactive safety.
We can modernize how we engage residents, improve transportation planning, support housing that works for families, and strengthen neighbourhood safety while protecting what people love about Saanich.”
PEOPLE, PETS & PARKS (PPP)
“Residents clearly have strong feelings about this issue, and I think the lesson is the importance of meaningful consultation before major decisions are made.
I’m interested in practical, balanced solutions that protect wildlife and park users while respecting responsible dog owners.”
PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT
Residents need a real seat at the table — not simply consultation after decisions are already moving forward.
I support meaningful engagement from the beginning, including neighbourhood conversations and clear reporting back to residents on how feedback shaped outcomes.
My graduate work focused on how difficult conversations build trust, and I think Saanich needs more dialogue, not less.”
IMPROVING ENGAGEMENT
“I think residents want more than one microphone at council meetings — they want a real seat at the table before decisions are made.
I would introduce:
• Quarterly Mayor’s Community Updates, similar to how senior governments provide updates — covering finances, major projects, decisions, and progress.
• Quarterly Town Halls, livestreamed and recorded so families, seniors, and busy residents can participate.
• An Open-Door Mayor’s Policy, including scheduled office hours where residents can raise concerns directly.
• Neighbourhood Assemblies for major planning decisions before council votes.
• ‘You Said, We Did’ reporting, so residents can see exactly how their feedback shaped decisions.”
SPENDING / INFRASTRUCTURE
“Infrastructure is a core responsibility of local government.
We need disciplined financial planning, prioritization, and stronger oversight so projects come in close to budget and residents understand the costs. Before labeling projects excessive, I’d want to understand the facts and value for residents.
But residents are clearly asking for stronger financial accountability and more transparency around major spending.”
PROTECTING TAXPAYERS' MONEY
“First: transparency. Residents deserve to understand major capital spending — particularly when we are talking about hundreds of millions of dollars in future infrastructure and facilities planning.
Second: accountability. Projects should have clear milestones, public reporting, and explanations when costs change.
Third: affordability. Before raising taxes, we need to ask whether there are efficiencies, phasing options, or alternatives that protect core services. My first instinct is always efficiencies before cuts.
I would prioritize core services and infrastructure while reviewing discretionary spending, timelines, and projects that lack public confidence.”
TRANSPORTATION / ATP / BIKE LANES
“Residents want balance, practicality, and affordability.
We need transportation planning that supports vehicles, transit, biking, walking, accessibility, and emergency access — without overwhelming neighbourhoods. I support bike lanes where they improve safety and make practical sense, but decisions must be evidence-based, affordable, and balanced with broader transportation needs.”
SAFETY
“Saanich is still a great and generally safe community — and I want to keep it that way. Recently, my daughter and some friends had an unsettling experience near a local corner store in Gordon Head. As a parent, it reminded me that neighbourhood safety matters deeply. I don’t want us waiting until problems become crises before acting.”