I am a big proponent of Halifax style sanctioned camping.

Essentially you designate areas where encampments can be, you provide garbage and bathrooms and staff the encampments to make them safe. 

With the encampments in condensed areas, we are able to focus all of the outreach that we already fund into those areas and start moving people out into transitional housing. 

For the people who want to live that style of life which is estimated between 6% - 8%, we can deal with that after we have helped the other majority who are just stuck. 

That program mixed with the province of Manitoba’s “Your Way Home Initiative” would most likely end chronic homelessness in Winnipeg by 2028 or 2029. 

“Every pedestrian should be able to cross the street safely, and every driver should have clear, consistent traffic controls.”

Recent tragedies have reminded us that we must continue improving pedestrian safety throughout our community. Safety improvements should be based on common sense, engineering, and real-world experience. Public safety should never be a political issue. It should be a commitment.

I will advocate to.-

• Support modernizing high-risk pedestrian crossings with signal systems that include a yellow warning phase before turning red, providing greater predictability for drivers while creating safer crossing opportunities for pedestrians.

• Support school zone signage and camera vans to be brightly labeled with flashing lights and neon reflectors to warn people of the school zones. Because a ticket in the mail a week later does nothing for our children’s safety at that hour, that minute, that second.

• Advocating for revenue from speed cameras and tickets to be used specifically for road safety and infrastructure rather then shoring up the police budget.

Residents deserve infrastructure projects that are completed on time, managed responsibly, and built to last.

We’ve all experienced the frustration of construction delays, poor coordination, and traffic bottlenecks that impact businesses, commuters, and families. Our community cannot afford inefficient planning.

I will advocate for.-

• Better coordination of road construction projects to reduce unnecessary congestion.

• Stronger oversight of infrastructure spending to ensure projects stay on schedule and within budget.

• Long-term repairs instead of temporary fixes that cost taxpayers more over time.

• Greater transparency so residents know where their tax dollars are being invested.

• 24/7 constructions on non-residential roads.

• Extended construction hours on residential roads with signage for starting and ending dates for residents.

• Putting an end to vanity construction projects that take funding away from much needed infrastructure upgrades.

 Residents continue to pay higher property taxes while many neighbourhood roads continue to deteriorate.

“Taxpayers deserve better value for their investment.”

I will fight to ensure Elmwood, Glenelm, East Kildonan and Rossmere receive their fair share of infrastructure funding by prioritizing permanent road rehabilitation instead of relying on repeated temporary asphalt patches.

Maintaining our roads properly today saves millions in reconstruction costs tomorrow.

“Good infrastructure isn’t just about roads—it’s about quality of life.”

Much of Winnipeg’s underground infrastructure is aging. Many neighbourhoods including parts of our community continue to rely on combined sewer systems that are vulnerable during heavy rainfall.

Basement flooding is more than an inconvenience—it can be financially devastating for homeowners. After more than two decades working as a plumber, I understand these challenges firsthand.

I will advocate for:

• Accelerating sewer separation projects within our neighbourhoods.

• Increased investment in underground infrastructure before failures occur.

• Stronger support for the dedicated employees of Winnipeg’s Water and Waste Department through adequate staffing and resources.

• Long-term planning that protects homeowners while reducing future costs.

• Rebate program for back-water valves to prevent sewage backups as we continue to eliminate combined sewers in our neighborhoods.

“Investing today prevents bigger problems tomorrow.”

Winnipeg taxpayers deserve better accountability for every dollar we spend.

For too long, major projects have been allowed to drag on, run over budget, and disrupt neighbourhoods without strong enough consequences when contractors fail to deliver.

As your City Councillor, I will.-

• Push to restore strong accountability measures and meaningful penalties for contractors and subcontractors working for the City of Winnipeg.

• Advocate for milestone and progress-based payments so contractors are paid as work is completed—not simply as time passes.

• Contractors who meet deadlines and deliver quality work should be rewarded.

• Those who fall behind without justification should face real financial consequences.

We need a straightforward carrot-and-stick approach: reward performance, enforce deadlines, and protect taxpayers.

Our tax dollars. Our infrastructure. Real accountability.

Winnipeg taxpayers deserve to know that their tax dollars are being spent responsibly.

For years, the City of Winnipeg handled more of its street cleaning, road repairs and essential services with its own workforce. I believe we need to bring more city work back to City of Winnipeg workers—where we can ensure quality, accountability and value for taxpayers. Our city should work for the people of Winnipeg—not private contractors.

I’ll fight to make sure work gets done properly, services are delivered efficiently, and every tax dollar is spent with accountability.

Affordable Housing

This should be at the top of most lists. Housing prices have gotten out of control, blind bidding at the real-estate level has been part of that issue and I’d like to see it banned within the city of Winnipeg. 

Rental prices have risen out of reach for a good swath of our fellow Winnipeggers. The RTB is under provincial regulations. That being said when elected I will be working close in hand with the minister of housing to bring the RTB back to where it used to be protecting renters and denying ridiculous rent increases. 

We need to look into building more affordable housing by unlocking federal funding that is sitting and waiting to be used. I believe in rent control to protect renters and not landlords. 

Cost of Living

I would like to see more city owned grocery stores. Currently we are at the mercy of large corporations that collude together to keep raising our cost of food. I believe that no essentials for our people should be privately owned. 

The city of Winnipeg needs to have a talk with the province to change the limitations on how they allow the city to make money. This will help Winnipeggers and help hold or even bring down the cost of living in our city by protecting our people and the things that they need to live. 

Growing up, my mother was director of the Manitoba Child Care Association. She taught me the importance of recreation, after-school programs and giving children safe, positive places to spend their time.

Every child deserves access to recreation, and working parents deserve affordable, reliable after-school options.

Community centres are at the heart of our neighbourhoods, giving children places to play, families places to gather and residents opportunities to build connections close to home.

Too many facilities are aging, underfunded and in need of repairs.

We need to properly maintain community centres, parks and recreation facilities while keeping programs affordable and accessible.

That means investing in arenas, pools, gyms, playing fields and community halls; expanding youth and after-school programming; supporting volunteers and community organizations; and ensuring new developments include parks and community amenities.

Our community centres and parks are more than buildings and green spaces. They are the foundation of strong neighbourhoods. When children have access to sports and safe programs, they build confidence, learn teamwork and stay active. Seniors stay connected through social and recreation programs, while families benefit from safe, welcoming places to gather.

We also need to plan responsibly.

Prioritizing repairs and preventative maintenance is more affordable than waiting for facilities to reach a crisis point. Recreation should be inclusive, available to all ages and abilities, and offered at times that work for working families. I support:-

• Maintaining and upgrading community centres, parks and recreation facilities.

• Keeping recreation and after-school programs affordable.

• Expanding opportunities for children, youth, seniors and people with disabilities.

• Supporting local sports organizations, volunteers and community groups.

• Planning community amenities alongside new development.

• Spending taxpayer dollars responsibly and transparently.

Every resident should have access to a safe, well-maintained community centre, quality recreation opportunities and welcoming parks close to home.

Strong community centres. Affordable recreation. Safe parks. Healthy neighbourhoods. It's time to make our neighbourhoods a priority!

• Supporting Seniors & Community Gardens.- I believe our seniors deserve the opportunity to grow their own food, stay active, and remain connected to their communities. I'll work with seniors' communities to build and protect community gardens, giving residents the chance to grow fresh produce and preserve it for the winter months. Together, we can help them lower grocery costs, encourage independence, and build stronger, more connected communities.

• Supporting Seniors' Independence.- I believe seniors deserve to live independently, with dignity and security in the communities they call home. I'll work directly with organizations like Chalmers Renewal Corporation, Age & Opportunity, and Good Neighbours Active Living Centre to strengthen programs that support seniors, reduce isolation, and help them remain active and independent.

If we want to understand what went wrong, we should look at cities that have successfully built systems around the same basic spine-and-feeder concept.

Edmonton spent years building out major transit infrastructure before its network redesign. Its LRT and rapid-transit infrastructure provides a dedicated backbone, while buses help feed riders into that larger network.

Meanwhile in Winnipeg, we rolled out a spine-and-feeder-style network without having a complete rapid-transit spine to support it. Winnipeg has only one completed rapid-transit corridor, running southwest.

That means many of the buses we're relying on as the "spine" are travelling on the same streets, sitting in the same traffic and facing many of the same delays as the buses feeding into them. We essentially built the roof before we finished the foundation.

At the same time, the removal and relocation of neighbourhood bus stops has left some seniors, people with disabilities and residents with mobility challenges travelling farther to catch their bus. That's a serious concern in a Winnipeg winter.

The city spent approximately $20.4 million implementing the new transit network. When we're spending that kind of taxpayer money, we need to make sure the infrastructure is ready and that residents are getting value for every dollar.

The buses aren't the problem. We buy quality New Flyer buses built right here in Winnipeg, supporting good local jobs. We have the equipment. We just need the infrastructure and planning to use that equipment efficiently.

The city celebrated the rapid overnight rollout of the new network. But being the fastest doesn't necessarily mean being the best.

If elected, I will.-

• Improve the system

• Address its shortcomings

• Invest strategically in the infrastructure needed to make it work properly.

Transit also needs to be SAFE.

I support.-

• Stronger transit enforcement with the appropriate peace-officer authorities needed to protect riders and operators.

• Our bus drivers deserve to be safe while doing their jobs

• Residents deserve to feel safe when they step onto a bus.

Approximately 11% of Winnipeggers use transit as their primary mode of transportation. I'd like to see that number grow. But first, we have to give people a reason to choose it.

Reliable transit. Efficient transit. Safe transit. Get these three things right and we can increase ridership, reduce the number of vehicles on our roads and provide Winnipeggers with better value for their tax dollars.

Winnipeg is a city where most residents rely on their vehicles every day. We also need safe options for pedestrians, cyclists, and public transit users.

Good transportation planning means balancing everyone’s needs—not choosing one group over another.

I support.-

• Improving traffic flow on major routes like Henderson Highway.

• Expanding roadway capacity where growth requires it.

• Investing in protected cycling infrastructure that improves safety without unnecessarily reducing vehicle capacity.

• Creating cycling connections along residential streets where appropriate.

• Public transit improvements that make commuting more efficient and safer.

Transportation solutions should improve mobility for everyone.

Good government begins with accountability.

Residents deserve a Councillor who listens, communicates openly, and focuses on solving problems—not creating them.

My commitment is simple.-

• Listen first.

• Be visible and accessible in our community.

• Spend taxpayer dollars responsibly.

• Make decisions based on facts and long-term value.

• Put neighbourhood priorities ahead of politics.

City Hall works best when it works for the people.

Locally owned businesses are the backbone of strong communities.

I will advocate for.-

• Forming Biz districts on Narin and Henderson to increase funding and safety for local businesses operating in these areas.

• Tax incentives for new Winnipeg businesses and startups to open their doors in our areas.

MORE HOMES WITH A COMMUNITY VOICE

I support new housing, and I believe residents deserve a meaningful role in decisions that change their neighbourhood. I will seek changes to Winnipeg’s expanded As-Of-Right infill permissions, with the goal of restoring public notice and an opportunity to be heard on multi-unit redevelopment in established residential neighbourhoods.

Before bringing forward amendments, I will request a public report on the legal requirements, housing implications and federal funding commitments.

New construction should respect the scale of its surroundings. On predominantly bungalow streets, I will advocate for neighbourhood-specific height and building-size limits.

Proposals exceeding those limits should require public review and a clear planning justification.

• Taller housing should be directed toward suitable corridors and redevelopment sites.

• Construction sites also need active oversight while work is underway.

• I will seek coordinated inspections by the City and Manitoba Workplace Safety and Health, with clear responsibility for responding to unsafe excavation, scaffolding, missing protective equipment and other hazards.

• Builders must use properly trained workers and appropriately certified tradespeople where certification is required. They must comply with applicable safety rules, approved plans, drainage requirements and protections for neighbouring properties.

• Residents should have a named contact, a straightforward complaint process and timely follow-up.

• Enforcement should be consistent across Winnipeg, with escalating consequences for repeated violations.

Every neighbourhood deserves the same care, the same scrutiny and the same respect.

Winnipeg needs to put pedestrian safety first.

I will push for bylaws modeled on Toronto’s approach, prohibiting e-scooters from being operated on public roads, sidewalks, bike paths, trails and parks.

Our sidewalks should be safe for seniors, children, people with disabilities and pedestrians—not places where people have to worry about being struck by a motorized scooter.

If it’s motorized, it belongs under clear rules. Safety comes first.