Track Record
I am an honest vote around the table that will continue to listen to you. Motions that Passed:
- Feasibility of Proactive Rental Regulations, Safety & Inspections
- Declaration of a Climate Emergency & Climate Adaptation Plan
- Climate Lens Approach - To include in Council reports, procurement and various other departments and projects
- Accessory Dwellings - To include Enabling Policies in our Official Plan. Seniors and young adults need options for support
- 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
- Natural Capital Assets - Include as consideration for next term budget
- 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
- Mental Health Resources - Dedicated a mental health resource page for residents to easily access supports
- 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
- Review of the Urban Forestry Study - To ensure we diversify and protect our tree canopy.
- 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
Environment Committee Chair
FCM & United Nations Climate Caucus Guest
FCM Climate Leadership Course
Ontario Climate Caucus Member
Community Energy Plan Working Group Member
Joint Council Committee Chair (Central York Fire Services)
Accessibility Committee Member
Community Advisory Committee Member
LSRCA frequent meeting guest to stay engaged and on the pulse of the environmental concerns
AMO & FCM attendee
Optimist Member
Odd Fellows Member
