I'm politically motivated and actively engaged in my community. I ran my first campaign in 2006, and over 20 years of campaign experience and building community have prepared me for this opportunity. I feel more prepared now than I ever have been.

I believe that we can only create a place we're proud of by following the current roadmap to end homelessness with a Housing First strategy and making adjustments as we go.

Homelessness must be dealt with using a compassionate, dignified, holistic approach, and a complete overhaul is not required to make the Net-Zero goal possible. The 247 crosses at Paris and Brady St. represent the lives lost and families torn apart by a failed system. We must understand their trauma and address the root cause of homelessness and addictions.

We need immediate, short-term, and long-term actionable items developed at the grassroots level and supported by all levels of government.  We need impartial, balanced, compassionate and principled leadership because the homelessness issue affects everyone in our community, including business owners, visitors, residents, first responders, outreach teams, service providers, and even those accessing the services. 

Enforcement should only be considered as a last resort, once the proper supports of crisis intervention, day programs, detox, safe injection sites, public bathrooms, employment and life skills programs are in place.

Authenticity is most important to me. I also value honesty, informed decision-making, supporting the community and making decisions in the interest of all residents rather than personal benefit.

I think it's important to attend community events, engage grassroots organizations and support community-led projects. Above all else, I plan to maintain an open dialogue, returning phone calls/emails and regularly visiting the ward to listen when possible.

I love the Sudbury story and its people. No matter where you go in the world, you will always meet someone from Sudbury who has a personal connection to share. Some of us may want to leave the City, but our heart keeps us here. My dad met his bride of 49 years in Sudbury and has been here ever since his first day on the job at City Hall as a Pinkertons Security Branch Office Manager.