I have been very humbled by the outpouring of support I have received during this campaign. Kimberley is a city full of great people, and I am honoured at how many of those great people have reached out so far. I’ve had people painting signs, distributing flyers, talking to their friends and colleagues on my…
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Some Thoughts After the All Candidates Forum
This past Monday, September 9, the Kimberley & District Chamber of Commerce hosted the All Candidates Forum for our upcoming municipal by-election. Thank you to the Chamber of Commerce for arranging the event, Centre 64 for providing such a lovely venue, and all my fellow candidates for sharing their passion and commitment to our community. …
A Safe + Vibrant Community
Safe communities are vibrant communities! A safe community, first and foremost, ensures everyone can meet their basic needs. In a safe community, we have reliably clean drinking water and prioritise the health of our watershed. We have fresh air and prioritise our air quality. There is secure access to nutritious food, and a diverse range…
Thriving Small Business
As much as I want Kimberley to have a trajectory that includes Thoughtful Development, I also want to see Kimberley be a place where small businesses are thriving, not just surviving. Kimberley is an unusual community in its refreshing lack of a significant corporate presence. This absence has created an environment full of creative and…
What Do I Mean by Thoughtful Development?
When talking about Thoughtful Development, I’m talking about development that supports long-term economic, social, cultural, and environmental well-being. I want development that enhances our vibrancy, celebrates our uniqueness, and capitalizes on our existing strengths. In Kimberley, many of us can walk to a unique business or access a bustling public space as quickly as we…
Marysville Development | Second Written Submission
June 27, 2023 **This is the second letter I submitted in response to the public hearing for the proposed commercial development in Marysville** Dear Mayor and Council, In response to Bylaws 2732 and 2733, I would like to express that as a commercial property and business owner in Kimberley, I am opposed to this proposed zoning…
Marysville Development | Original Written Submission
April 4, 2023 **In early 2023, Kimberley City Council received a rezoning proposal that would have put a McDonald’s, gas station, and car wash at the edge of the city. Like many residents I was not in support of this proposed development. This is the first formal communication I sent to Mayor + Council regarding…