Track Record

• Town Administration SWOT/Space Allocation Analysis and Economic Review
• Legislative Amendments to Improve Municipal Codes of Conduct and Enforcement
• Digital Data Governance and Smart Technology
• Properties of Interest for Transitional Housing
• Homelessness Crisis
• Committee/Council Structure under Strong Mayor Powers
• Accessory Dwellings - To include "enabling policies" in our Official Plan to provide additional housing options for senior and youth support.
• Community Safety & Inciteful Speech
• Social Media Policy and Code of Conduct Review
• BIA Bylaw & Governance Review
• Wetland Protection and Phragmites Plan of Action
• Cenotaph 100 Year Celebration
• Feasibility of Proactive Rental Regulations, Safety & Inspections
• Natural Capital Assets Study & Review
• Air Support Courts Dome in Aurora
• Increase Pickleball Opportunities
• Pilot Mobile Food & Licensed Beverage Consumption at Concerts in the Parks
• Feasibility of a Snow Windrow Removal Assistance Program
• Mental Health Resources - Dedicated a mental health resource page for residents to easily access supports
• Return New Business to Community Committee agendas for more open dialogue with the public
• Climate Lens Approach - To include in Council reports, procurement and various other departments and projects
• Go Train Whistle Update - Investigate what other towns are doing legally and financially since Markham was successful in whistle cessation. Precedence now set.
• Phragmites Remediation
• Review the Role of the Deputy Mayor in our Procedural Bylaw
• Review of the Arts, Culture and Recreation Sponsorship grant policy
• Open Space Private Land Re-designation
• Outdoor Fitness Parks - Investigate these opportunities at new or refurbish existing parks
• Property Standards Bylaw Modernization & Review - It’s been since 1999. Example: LED Lighting, parking, retaining walls, waste diversion etc…
• Invasive Species & Insects - Increase education awareness
• Vibration Study - Ensure this is a requirement on any development in close proximity to heritage homes
• Environmental Committee - Reinstated this committee
• Declaration of a Climate Emergency & Climate Adaptation Plan
• Review of the Urban Forestry Study - To ensure we diversify and protect our tree canopy.
• Feasibility of a Permanent Liquor License at the ACC
• John West Way Speed reduction & stop sign

Other achievements and contributions:

Aurora Cultural Centre Board Member

Arts & Culture Round Table: Founder of this discussion group during the pandemic

BIA Business Improvement Area Downtown Board Member

Central York Fires Services - Chair

District 1 Liaison Committee - York Regional Police

Economic Development Board

Environment Committee Chair

FCM & United Nations Climate Caucus Guest

FCM Climate Leadership Course

Ontario Climate Caucus Member

Terry Fox Charity Run event

Community Energy Plan Past Working Group Member

Accessibility Committee Past Board Member

Community Advisory Committee Past Board Member

LSRCA frequent meeting guest to stay engaged and on the pulse of local environmental concerns

AMO & FCM attendee

Optimist Member

Odd Fellows Member

York Regional Police District1 Liaison Committee