Keeping the North Shore Moving
Anyone who has been stuck in traffic knows how frustrating it can be. When there’s an accident or stalled vehicle on one of our bridges, the impact is felt across the entire community. While we’re making it easier to get around by walking, cycling, and transit, we also need to tackle the bigger transportation challenges that require provincial and federal action. Reducing congestion at the Ironworkers Memorial Bridge must be a priority. Our three North Shore municipalities need to work together with provincial and federal partners to pursue the best long-term solution—whether that means additional lanes, better transit, or a new bridge. We need to ensure infrastructure keeps pace with housing and business growth while supporting a community that is safe, connected, and accessible. 
Creating more affordable and diverse housing options
We’ve made meaningful progress in expanding rental housing, but there is still more work to do. I will continue to support the creation of more affordable and diverse housing options by advocating for below-market units in new developments, protecting and expanding our rental stock, and encouraging a range of housing choices—including rent-to-own, basement suites, coach houses and coach house stratification, lock-off suites, and workforce housing. I also support pre-zoning areas to allow for smaller lots and more attainable housing options. |
Advocating for youth Youth and young adults face a unique set of challenges and priorities. Issues such as climate change, waste reduction, inclusion, and access to affordable healthcare and mental health supports are top of mind. I look forward to continuing to work alongside younger members of our community to help advance these priorities and ensure their voices are heard. I also want to encourage more young adults to get involved in municipal politics and help shape the future of our community. Health innovation hub
around Lions Gate Hospital I am excited to be part of a roundtable working to explore the development of a medical hub around Lions Gate Hospital and new Paul Myers Tower. While the concept is still in its early stages, the goal is to improve access to a range of health professionals and services, with a focus on supporting healthy living, healthy aging, and better overall health outcomes. |
Reduce homelessness
This is a significant and growing challenge for our community. We need more emergency shelter space on the North Shore, as well as regular access to warming centres—not only during extreme weather. I support expanding services within shelters, including access to meals and programs that help people re-enter the workforce. I will continue working with local and provincial partners to strengthen these supports and build a healthier, more inclusive community. 
Improving public engagement
We need better public engagement as we want to ensure that residents feel heard at city hall. Public input at Council meetings needs to be increased from two to three minutes. And we need to provide better opportunities to talk and provide input and opinions at public meetings. |
Tackling substance abuse
2026 marks the 10-year anniversary of British Columbia declaring a public health emergency in response to the rapid increase in drug-related deaths. The North Shore is not immune to this tragedy, and we need to do more to address the ongoing drug crisis in our community. I will continue to work with our municipal partners and local MLAs to confront this issue in a coordinated way. This must also include greater focus on substance use education in our schools, helping to build awareness, prevention, and support for young people. 
Build on our relationships and partnerships with community members
During the last term, City Council held regular meetings with School District 44, Squamish Nation, and Tsleil-Waututh Nation. These conversations have been very informative, and it is important that we continue this path. We must also include the District of North Vancouver and the District of West Vancouver. We are the North Shore, and we all succeed when we work together. |
Supporting seniors
Seniors make up a growing and important part of our North Shore community, and they deserve to be recognized and supported. As this population continues to grow, we need to do more to ensure access to affordable housing, appropriate services, and meaningful social programs. I will continue working with all levels of government and local businesses to help provide the supports seniors need to live comfortably and to age in place within our community. 
Lonsdale Great Street Project This is an exciting project for our community, and I look forward to seeing it come to fruition. The Lonsdale Great Street Project is an opportunity to transform Central Lonsdale into a vibrant neighbourhood hub — a place where people can live, work, shop, dine, and gather, while also creating a welcoming destination for visitors. To support this vision, we also launched the Central Lonsdale Business Improvement Area (BIA) in partnership with local business representatives, helping strengthen and promote the area’s economic vitality. |
Redevelopment of
Capilano Mall Ensuring the responsible redevelopment of Capilano Mall and surrounding lands is essential. The current plan proposes multiple residential towers, with a mix of condominiums, rental housing, and workforce housing, along with retail space, a community centre, and a public park. Now in the planning and public consultation phase, this project is expected to be one of the largest single redevelopments in our city. It is important that we work with the developer to ensure it is supported by the necessary infrastructure and amenities, and that it reflects the long-term interests of our community. |
Continue roundtables with
small businesses We began hosting business roundtables during the pandemic, and these productive conversations should continue so that local businesses know we are serious about supporting them and following through on our strategic plan. Ongoing engagement is essential to understanding their challenges and ensuring businesses across our community can grow and thrive. I am also looking forward to working with the newly formed Central Lonsdale Business Improvement Association as it focuses on strengthening and enhancing the Lonsdale corridor. Council Committees I am serving on and appointments:
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