Platform
Local Infrastructure
Infrastructure is the foundation of Kingston and its systems and the living experience can only be as good as it is if we maintain its quality. I want to focus on any means to continue to build on this foundation and make our city a reliable place for not just us but our children and anyone who chooses to build their future here.
Road and Traffic Safety
By far the biggest concern from the last election and going into this one is safety around roads and intersections, especially on residential roads. Speed limits are not suggestions, and everyone deserves to feel safe walking in their own neighbourhood. It continues to be a priority to find ways to calm traffic and create spaces where everyone feels comfortable to be out and about.
Recreation and Public Spaces
Trillium has numerous parks and trails available to the public. Keeping them in top shape and upgrading them to meet the needs of the community is vital for ensuring that they serve everyone. Part of that is continuing to stay on top of maintenance but also supporting efforts to replace old structures, upgrade facilities, and add new elements to the available spaces, so adults and kids alike can have fun and open spaces to enjoy Kingston at its finest.
Addressing Affordability and Housing
During an affordability crisis, every level of government has a role to play. It’s not just focusing on keeping Kingston’s property tax increases some of the lowest in Ontario, but providing affordability to prospective buyers and to keep the cost of living down. Even the littlest changes can make a huge difference for everyone.
Supporting the Vulnerable
Kingston is a city for everyone, where everyone deserves a future. Tough times should be met with compassion and the city has a duty to make sure all residents can lead fulfilling and safe lives. By supporting those who are vulnerable, it doesn’t just help them lead better lives but it lets them give back to the city and improve the standard of living for everyone.
Sustainability and Green Policy
This planet is the only one we have. While Kingston is a wonderful city to live in, if we want future generations to grow up in a city just as beautiful as it is today, we need to care for its environment. A sustainable and green city doesn’t just protect the environment but can make it self-sustaining and more affordable for the future as well, creating a city that generations can call home.
Transparency and Accountability
As an elected official, I am here to represent and serve you. Being transparent and open about my decisions and accountable to my actions is how I ensure that my work is for my district first and foremost. I want to continue raising the bar for communication and honesty so that Trillium and Kingston can continue to be my number one priority as councillor.
Strengthening and Improving City Services
The city offers a wide variety of services to cover every need that it can for everyone, but as times change the needs of residents also change. It is up to me to help ensure that Kingston continues to be a leader in how to serve its residents and that includes improving the current services or supporting new services to improve the lives of those that call Kingston their home.