TACKLE TRAFFIC CONGESTION
Our roads are at capacity. Real investments for roads Ward 6 families use every single day.
Widen Our Key Corridors
Terry Fox Road, Hazeldean Road, Carp Road, and Iber Road/Huntmar Road are all operating beyond their intended capacity. Widening these corridors is not a nice to have. It is overdue. I will push for the funding and approvals needed to get this done.
Add a Huntmar Road Exit to Highway 417
Residents in the west end of the ward travel out of their way just to access the highway. Adding a dedicated exit from Huntmar Road to the 417 would dramatically cut commute times and take pressure off every other intersection in the area.
Speed Monitoring and Traffic Calming Where It Is Needed
Abbott Street, Cope Road, and several other residential areas have a speeding problem that puts children and seniors at risk. I will push for automated speed monitoring devices, speed slowing infrastructure, and real enforcement wherever residents tell us it is needed.
New Road Connections in Growing Neighbourhoods
As new subdivisions continue to be built, they need road connections that match. I will advocate for new connections in growing areas so residents are not trapped funnelling through a single route every morning.
Secure Transportation Funding in the City Budget
Good intentions mean nothing without a budget line. I will work to ensure Ward 6 transportation projects are secured with dedicated funding in the city budget, not shuffled into a future year and forgotten.
Hold Developers Responsible for Road Infrastructure
New housing means more traffic. Developers who are building in Ward 6 need to be part of the solution. I will work to ensure road infrastructure is built alongside new homes, not years after residents move in.
TRANSIT SOLUTIONS THAT ACTUALLY WORK
If transit does not go where you need it, when you need it, it does not exist.
Better OC Transpo Service Frequencies
A bus every thirty minutes is not transit. It is wishful thinking. I will advocate loudly for improved service frequencies so that taking the bus is a real, practical option for Ward 6 residents going about their daily lives.
Better Connections to Employment Areas
Kanata North Business Park is one of the largest tech employment areas in Canada, and Ward 6 residents work there. I will push for transit connections that actually serve this corridor without forcing unnecessary transfers or long waits.
LRT Expansion to Fernbank and Terry Fox
Light Rail Transit needs to reach the areas where people actually live. I will support LRT expansion planning to Fernbank, Terry Fox, and any other high density area that needs it. This will be on every council agenda I touch.
Third Party Service Partnerships Where It Makes Sense
In some lower density areas, running a full OC Transpo bus route is simply not cost effective. A full size bus costs over $500 a day to operate and in some areas serves only a handful of riders. Partnering with third party on demand services like Uber can deliver faster, more flexible coverage at lower cost. I will advocate for pilot programs where this approach makes practical sense for residents.
Resident Feedback in Transit Planning
Transit decisions should not happen in a boardroom without Ward 6 at the table. I will gather resident feedback on routes, schedules, and gaps, and present that directly to OC Transpo and transit planners so our community's needs are heard.
TRANSFORMING INFRASTRUCTURE
Developers have been getting away with it for too long. The free ride is over.
Build Infrastructure First
Before any new construction begins, builders must complete 75% of required road safety, parks, schools, and community infrastructure. Fall short? Work stops. That is not a threat. That is the new standard.
Penalties That Actually Hurt
Developers who miss infrastructure commitments will face financial penalties. Those funds go directly back into community development, not into legal delays. We close the loopholes they rely on.
Developer Accountability Dashboard
A public online tracker showing every builder's promises versus their actual delivery. Residents will know, before a shovel goes in the ground, which developers keep their word and which ones do not.
No More Housing Without Infrastructure
Zero new housing approvals until sufficient schools, roads, parks, water, and transit capacity are confirmed in writing. Not a promise. Not a plan. Confirmed and funded.
Schools, Parks, and Community Facilities in Every Approval
Development approvals must include binding commitments for schools, parks, roads, and community facilities. These are not extras. They are requirements. Every approval, every time.
Mixed Housing for Better Affordability
A healthy community needs more than one type of housing. I will promote a mix of housing types in new developments to create neighbourhoods where more families can actually afford to live and stay.
Negotiate Community Benefits from Major Developments
When a major development is approved in Ward 6, the community should get something tangible in return. I will negotiate community benefit agreements that deliver real value, including green space, recreation, and local services, as part of every major project.
I know how developers work. I know the loopholes, the promises made, and the ones quietly forgotten. As your councillor, I will use that inside knowledge to write stronger bylaws, demand enforceable commitments, and vote NO on any project that asks our community to absorb growth before it is ready.
SAFETY, HEALTH, AND COMMUNITY
Safe streets, accessible services, and a community that genuinely looks after everyone in it.
Pedestrian and Cycling Safety
Every resident should feel safe walking or cycling in their own neighbourhood. I will push for new sidewalks, better crosswalks, bike lanes, and traffic calming measures where they are needed. I will also work to address speeding through road design changes and enforcement requests, and improve accessibility for seniors and people with disabilities.
Health Care Access
Health care is primarily a provincial responsibility, but that does not mean a councillor sits on the sidelines. I will support applications for new medical clinics in Ward 6, help identify municipal land that could host health facilities, and work directly with our provincial representatives to advocate for more health care resources for our growing community.
School Capacity
Portables are not a long term solution for a growing community. I will coordinate with local school boards on realistic growth projections, advocate for school sites to be reserved inside new developments before they are built out, and support transportation and safety improvements around every school in the ward.
Cost of Living
Residents are feeling the pressure of rising costs, and municipal spending matters. I will review where the city can operate more efficiently without cutting the services people rely on, support affordable housing initiatives, and look for practical savings that can ease the load on Ward 6 families.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
A strong councillor shows up, listens, and delivers. Every single term.
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WHAT ELSE MATTERS TO YOU?
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