Priorities
This campaign is about being positive and proactive.
It's about the values and principles that are important to all of us.
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Advocating for
our
district
HRM is one of the fastest-growing municipalities in Canada. Over the past four years, we have experienced record-breaking population increases. No where is this more evident that in District 11. We need a strong, visionary, informed and experienced councillor who is seasoned and confident in their ability to ensure our voice and needs are well represented in the Regional Council decision making process. "In the role of your municipal councillor, I will continue to listen attentively, engage actively, advocate fiercely and navigate the bureaucracy tirelessly to ensure concerns like affordable housing, growth management, and transportation demands are addressed. This is my priority." Let's keep finding ways to make sure our communities work for everyone. Together.
Creating livable & safe
communities
Liveable communities include a mix of housing, green spaces, public institutions, recreation facilities, transit choices, services and small-scale businesses. They respect the character of place and their natural environments, while allowing for new and changing needs to be met. Liveable communities encourage walking, biking and community connection. They don’t just happen by chance. With unprecedented growth, a housing crisis, and transportation challenges, we need to keep fighting for an updated suburban plan, better transit, and investment in our infrastructure. "Planning, community engagement, and working together to ensure development is responsible and reflective of our communities is a priority." Let’s shape a better tomorrow, together.
Supporting & growing
our
local economy
District 11 has a variety of locally owned businesses from light industry and fisheries to shops, restaurants and services. Local businesses often become the social hubs in our neighbourhoods, supporting our families, investing in our communities, and providing jobs close to home. A thriving local economy leads to better public services and economic opportunities. It’s one of the most important ways to decrease poverty. "Investing in the growth of a more inclusive, prosperous, vibrant local economy is a priority." Let’s all work together, for each other.
Protecting
our
environment
From Long Lake Provincial Park, Kidston Lake and the Shaw Wilderness Area to Sir Sandford Fleming Park, the Purcell's Cove Backlands, Duncan's Cove and Crystal Crescent Beach, District 11 is a treasure trove of beautiful forests, trails, beaches, islands, coves, lakes, rivers, wetlands and parks. "Supporting biodiversity, protecting species at risk, providing residents with access to nature, and ensuring our environment is protected and well managed has to be a priority." Working together we protected land, stopped infill in the arm, built trails, took action on illegal dumping, and strengthened environmental policies. Working together, there is more we can do to keep moving forward toward a greener future for the generations to come.
Investing in new parks & facilities
District 11 is growing. With growth comes increased demand for parks and community facilities. This year we started work on a new two pad arena for Spryfield and renovations to the Captain William Spry Centre. We are refreshing parks, including a new accessible playground in Herring Cove and a new custom designed pump track in Williamswood. We are fixing courts, improving trails, and built a dog park. I've supported community halls across the District to so more local programming is available in our rural communities. "Having places for recreation and socializing close to where we live is critical for supporting community well-being, which also supports individual well-being. More than ever, we need opportunities to connect and engage in person."
Celebrating & lifting up our communities
The heartbeat of District 11 is found in its communities. Healthy, livable communities take vision, courage and the wisdom of those who live and work in them. District 11 is both urban and rural, with newcomers and old-timers, youth and the young-at-heart. To keep Spryfield-Sambro Loop communities beating strong they require support, facilities, and access to resources. We have an amazing collection of active, caring, and creative organizations that collectively make us stronger. "Collaborating with local community groups, supporting local projects, celebrating our history, cultures and diversity, ensuring public safety, and advocating for community resources and investment is an on-going priority". It’s supporting the organizations and people who lift us all up. It is about fostering a shared sense of belonging and understanding.