The Vision/Platform

A vision for Port Moody

Traffic, Safety, and Active Transportation

Time spent in traffic is time taken from family, friends, and the things we enjoy. Congestion is one of Port Moody residents' biggest frustrations. I have been Council's strongest advocate for practical transportation improvements, and I will keep advancing solutions that help people move safely and efficiently.

I Believe In

Fixing the Ioco Road overpass, finally.I brought forward the successful motion to add an eastbound lane to the CPKC/Ioco Road overpass. Approved unanimously, the project will create a second left-turn lane at Ioco Road and improve traffic flow between Moray Street and Suter Brook Village by an estimated 40%. Scheduled for completion in 2027, it is being coordinated with seismic and resurfacing work to make responsible use of tax dollars.
Improving the St. Johns Street corridor.I will support the Phase 2 redesign and other practical improvements that reduce congestion while improving safety for drivers, cyclists, pedestrians, and transit users.
Building safe, practical active transportation infrastructure.I support AAA-quality cycling and active transportation facilities that improve safety without creating major delays for drivers, commercial vehicles, or buses. I will work with users and residents to identify where upgrades are most needed.
Making neighbourhood streets safer and reduce rat-running.Residents should have a say in how traffic is managed on their streets. I will prioritize traffic calming and other measures that discourage shortcutting through residential neighbourhoods and improve safety for pedestrians and children.

Housing, Affordability, & Port Moody's Charm

Port Moody is a remarkable community of distinct neighbourhoods, and I want to keep it that way. Growth is inevitable, but how we grow matters: residents deserve a meaningful say in shaping a livable, affordable, and family-friendly community. I have opposed provincial housing mandates that remove local control over land-use planning. I will continue to advocate for responsible growth and for the residents, homeowners, and small businesses affected by these decisions.

I Believe In

Standing up for Port Moody.Provincial rules now permit buildings of 8, 12, or even 20 storeys in some areas previously planned for townhomes and duplexes. That may make sense in some locations, but not all. I will continue pressing the province to respect local input and remain accountable for decisions affecting our community.
Requiring more family-friendly homes.I introduced and/or collaborated with colleagues on motions requiring new developments to meet or exceed BC Housing's minimum unit sizes and provide more two- and three-bedroom homes. I will also work to fast-track family-friendly missing-middle housing.
Prioritizing seniors housing.Port Moody needs more assisted living, affordable seniors housing, and market-rate seniors communities. I will work to make these homes easier to build so older residents can downsize without leaving the community they helped shape.
Growing around transit, not through urban sprawl.Building near transit can lower household transportation costs and reduce the number of cars on our roads. Well-designed transit-oriented neighbourhoods can also provide local jobs, shops, services, recreation, and active transportation connections. I will support growth in these areas, not through clearcutting mountainsides and local forests.

Environment, Parks, & Recreation Facilities

Port Moody is home to 31 municipal parks and 21 trails, along with the green tree canopy that gives our city so much of its character. I am committed to improving the parks and trails we already love, while adding new green space in parts of the city that are currently underserved. In my first term on council, I was also proud to introduce exclusive two-day priority registration for Port Moody residents, giving local families a better chance to secure the recreation and camp programs that work for them.

I Believe In

Building better neighbourhood parks.I will pursue strategic park acquisitions as Port Moody grows and renew existing parks with the features residents want, from adventurous play equipment and water features to shade, seating, and picnic space. Every neighbourhood deserves a park people are excited to use.
Investing in Rocky Point Park.Rocky Point is the crown jewel of Port Moody's park system. I was proud to help adopt its new Master Plan and I will work to implement upgrades including stronger waterfront access, expanded youth and family amenities, and a renewed water park. I will also ensure that any future mixed-use redevelopment of the Flavelle lands includes high-quality usable park space that complements Rocky Point Park.
Letting families help shape local playgrounds.Parents and children know what makes a playground worth returning to. I will give residents a stronger voice in playground design so new and renewed spaces are more imaginative, engaging, and suited to the neighbourhoods they serve.
Rebuilding Kyle Centre as a full-service recreation centre.Kyle Centre is nearing the end of its useful life, just as Moody Centre is preparing for significant growth. I will support a larger, modern recreation centre that serves the community for decades and is designed with value for taxpayers in mind.

Fiscal Responsibility & Value for Your Tax Dollars

Every dollar City Hall spends comes from a resident or local business, so every dollar must be treated with the same care we apply to our own household budgets. This Council inherited the task of restoring community services and events cut during the previous Council's COVID-era budget. At the same time, I have been one of Council's strongest voices for cutting waste, scrutinizing major expenditures, and keeping taxes under control. Residents deserve to know where their money is going, and to feel real value in return.

I Believe In

Keeping City spending focused and disciplined.Residents want local government to do its core jobs well and at a fair cost. I will continue challenging unnecessary spending, looking for efficiencies, and pushing City Hall to deliver better services for less.
Scrutinizing new spending proposals.I will support efficient, lower-emission upgrades for public infrastructure when equipment reaches the end of its life. In 2025, I was the only councillor to oppose a $687,000 boiler replacement project, when the existing boiler had decades of useful life remaining. By making a collaborative, evidence-based case, I helped persuade Council to unanimously cancel it.
Demanding clear cost comparisons for new facilities.Port Moody will need to replace aging facilities and build new ones as the community grows. I will require clear comparisons between different energy-efficiency standards so taxpayers can understand the full cost and benefit of each choice. We should build high-quality and attractive facilities at the best possible price, not automatically choose the most expensive option. This is done with proper and meaningful community engagement.
Keeping City Hall staffing under control.City Hall should never grow faster than the community itself. We have incredibly hard workers at our city, but adding to our workforce should be considered once all operational efficiencies have been explored. I will protect frontline services while holding management growth to a much higher standard and ensure that additional positions are based on population growth.

Small Business, Jobs, & Our Local Economy

As a former small-business owner and 2022 Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce Business of the Year winner, I understand both the pride and the pressure that come with running a business. I have helped entrepreneurs celebrate new openings, navigate City Hall, and solve problems when they arise. I was also proud to introduce a motion calling on the federal government to extend the CEBA loan-forgiveness deadline by one year.

I Believe In

Making City Hall work for small businesses.Port Moody should be a place where people want to start and grow a business. City Hall should welcome entrepreneurs, help them navigate permits, licences, signage, and liquor regulations, and "get to yes" pronto.
Protecting and expanding industrial lands.Port Moody has very little industrial land, and what remains is vital to our economy and tax base. I support Council's commitment to protect light-industrial uses on Murray Street, and I will look for opportunities to create additional business-park space where companies can put down long-term roots.
Continuing to press the province to reactivate Burrard Thermal.The province has allowed one of Port Moody's most valuable employment sites to sit underused for too long. Burrard Thermal has rail access, abundant power, and deep-water port access. I will continue pressing the province for a credible plan that brings jobs, investment, and tax revenue back to the site.
Creating lively business districts and more local office space.Newport Village shows how shops, cafés, restaurants, and services can turn a streetscape into a community gathering place. I will push for ground-floor spaces to be designed for retailers, cafés, markets, restaurants, and creative studios, with offices and professional services on the floors above.

Coming Together: An Independent, Collaborative Council

Our elected officials are meant to serve YOU, not a political party. I believe Port Moody is best served by independent councillors who are free to listen, ask questions, challenge ideas, and make decisions based on what is best for our entire community. Important decisions should be discussed openly, respectfully, and collaboratively at the Council table, not predetermined behind closed doors. I promise to remain independent, never be bound by party lines, and to continue making decisions based on what is in the best interests of all of Port Moody.

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