Ward 13 Candidate
Create vibrant downtown through festivals and pedestrian-friendly spaces.
Details:
The focus is on creating a safer, more vibrant downtown core through expanded festivals, free public events, live entertainment, and pedestrian-friendly spaces.
"My focus is on creating a safer, more vibrant and more connected downtown core through expanded festivals, free public events, live entertainment and pedestrian-friendly spaces that support residents, businesses and visitors alike."
Grow economy by leveraging local strengths without raising taxes.
Details:
The candidate proposes growing the economy by leveraging strengths in arts, entertainment, sports, culture, cuisine, heritage, and local business instead of increasing taxes.
"I believe London and specifically Ward 13 - has a major opportunity to grow our overall economy by better leveraging our strengths in arts, entertainment, sports, culture, cuisine, heritage and local business rather than raise taxes."
Support patio culture and vacant storefront first strategies.
Details:
Specific actions include increasing support for patio culture/events and implementing vacant storefront first strategies such as artwork and temporary pop-up events.
"Increase in support for patio culture/events, vacant storefront first strategies (artwork, temporary pop-Up events business program), partner, create and allow for more activation and engagement opportunities within sports, food, music, culture and art across Ward 13."
Attract tourism investment through provincial, federal, and private partnerships.
Details:
The candidate aims to work with various partners to attract investment in tourism to draw larger audiences to the city's talent and experiences.
"As a UNESCO Music City we should be working more closely with provincial, federal and private-sector partners to attract investment in tourism which will attract larger audiences that see, hear and enjoy the incredible talent and experiences our city has to offer."
Expand transit without placing additional financial pressure on taxpayers.
Details:
The candidate proposes exploring innovative partnerships and technologies to expand transportation solutions and strengthen service efficiency without increasing the financial burden on taxpayers.
"I believe we should be open to exploring innovative partnerships, new technologies and additional transportation solutions that expand on BRT and help strengthen service efficiency and reduce gaps in coverage without placing additional financial pressure on taxpayers."
Grow economy by leveraging local strengths without raising taxes.
Details:
The candidate proposes growing the economy by leveraging strengths in arts, entertainment, sports, culture, cuisine, and heritage instead of increasing taxes.
"I believe London and specifically Ward 13 - has a major opportunity to grow our overall economy by better leveraging our strengths in arts, entertainment, sports, culture, cuisine, heritage and local business rather than raise taxes."
Attract tourism investment through provincial, federal, and private partnerships.
Details:
The candidate aims to work with various partners to attract investment in tourism to draw larger audiences to the city's talent and experiences.
"As a UNESCO Music City we should be working more closely with provincial, federal and private-sector partners to attract investment in tourism which will attract larger audiences that see, hear and enjoy the incredible talent and experiences our city has to offer."
Create vibrant downtown through festivals and pedestrian-friendly spaces.
Details:
The focus is on creating a safer, more vibrant downtown core through expanded festivals, free public events, live entertainment, and pedestrian-friendly spaces.
"My focus is on creating a safer, more vibrant and more connected downtown core through expanded festivals, free public events, live entertainment and pedestrian-friendly spaces that support residents, businesses and visitors alike."
Support patio culture and vacant storefront first strategies.
Details:
Specific actions include increasing support for patio culture/events and implementing first strategies for vacant storefronts such as artwork and temporary pop-up events.
"Increase in support for patio culture/events, vacant storefront first strategies (artwork, temporary pop-Up events business program), partner, create and allow for more activation and engagement opportunities within sports, food, music, culture and art across Ward 13."
Expand transit without placing additional financial pressure on taxpayers.
Details:
The candidate proposes exploring innovative partnerships and technologies to expand transit and strengthen efficiency without increasing the financial burden on taxpayers.
"I believe we should be open to exploring innovative partnerships, new technologies and additional transportation solutions that expand on BRT and help strengthen service efficiency and reduce gaps in coverage without placing additional financial pressure on taxpayers."
Grow economy by leveraging local strengths without raising taxes.
Details:
The candidate proposes growing the economy by leveraging strengths in arts, entertainment, sports, culture, cuisine, and heritage instead of increasing taxes.
"I believe London and specifically Ward 13 - has a major opportunity to grow our overall economy by better leveraging our strengths in arts, entertainment, sports, culture, cuisine, heritage and local business rather than raise taxes."
Support patio culture and vacant storefront first strategies.
Details:
Specific actions include increasing support for patio culture and implementing first strategies for vacant storefronts such as artwork and temporary pop-up events.
"Increase in support for patio culture/events, vacant storefront first strategies (artwork, temporary pop-Up events business program), partner, create and allow for more activation and engagement opportunities within sports, food, music, culture and art across Ward 13."
Attract tourism investment through provincial, federal, and private partnerships.
Details:
The candidate aims to work with various partners to attract investment in tourism to draw larger audiences to the city's talent and experiences.
"As a UNESCO Music City we should be working more closely with provincial, federal and private-sector partners to attract investment in tourism which will attract larger audiences that see, hear and enjoy the incredible talent and experiences our city has to offer."
Improve transit without placing additional financial pressure on taxpayers.
Details:
The candidate seeks to explore innovative partnerships and technologies to improve transit efficiency and coverage without increasing the financial burden on taxpayers.
"I believe we should be open to exploring innovative partnerships, new technologies and additional transportation solutions that expand on BRT and help strengthen service efficiency and reduce gaps in coverage without placing additional financial pressure on taxpayers."
Create vibrant downtown through festivals and pedestrian-friendly spaces.
Details:
The focus is on creating a safer, more vibrant downtown core through expanded festivals, free public events, live entertainment, and pedestrian-friendly spaces.
"My focus is on creating a safer, more vibrant and more connected downtown core through expanded festivals, free public events, live entertainment and pedestrian-friendly spaces that support residents, businesses and visitors alike."
Leverage local strengths to grow economy without raising taxes.
Details:
The candidate proposes growing the economy by leveraging strengths in arts, entertainment, sports, culture, cuisine, heritage, and local business instead of increasing taxes.
"I believe London and specifically Ward 13 - has a major opportunity to grow our overall economy by better leveraging our strengths in arts, entertainment, sports, culture, cuisine, heritage and local business rather than raise taxes."
Attract tourism investment through UNESCO Music City status.
Details:
The candidate aims to work with provincial, federal, and private-sector partners to attract investment in tourism by utilizing London's UNESCO Music City designation.
"As a UNESCO Music City we should be working more closely with provincial, federal and private-sector partners to attract investment in tourism which will attract larger audiences that see, hear and enjoy the incredible talent and experiences our city has to offer."
Create vibrant downtown core to support businesses.
Details:
The candidate focuses on creating a safer, more vibrant downtown core through expanded festivals, free public events, live entertainment, and pedestrian-friendly spaces to support residents and businesses.
"My focus is on creating a safer, more vibrant and more connected downtown core through expanded festivals, free public events, live entertainment and pedestrian-friendly spaces that support residents, businesses and visitors alike."
Implement vacant storefront first strategies.
Details:
The candidate proposes a 'vacant storefront first' strategy involving artwork, temporary pop-up events, and a business program to activate empty spaces.
"vacant storefront first strategies (artwork, temporary pop-Up events business program)"
Create activation opportunities in sports, food, and culture.
Details:
The candidate wants to partner and create more activation and engagement opportunities within sports, food, music, culture, and art across Ward 13.
"partner, create and allow for more activation and engagement opportunities within sports, food, music, culture and art across Ward 13."
Prioritize efficiency and partnerships over tax increases.
Details:
The candidate believes City Hall should focus on finding efficiencies, eliminating waste, pursuing other levels of government funding, and building partnerships before considering tax increases.
"Before considering any tax increases or reducing essential services I believe City Hall should focus on finding efficiencies, eliminating waste, pursuing funding from other levels of government, building partnerships and growing our economy."
Explore innovative transit partnerships without taxing residents.
Details:
The candidate supports exploring innovative partnerships and new technologies for transit to strengthen efficiency and reduce coverage gaps without placing additional financial pressure on taxpayers.
"I believe we should be open to exploring innovative partnerships, new technologies and additional transportation solutions that expand on BRT and help strengthen service efficiency and reduce gaps in coverage without placing additional financial pressure on taxpayers."
Implement vacant storefront first strategies and activation opportunities.
Details:
The candidate proposes vacant storefront first strategies including artwork, temporary pop-up events, and business programs, alongside more activation opportunities in sports, food, music, culture, and art.
"Increase in support for patio culture/events, vacant storefront first strategies (artwork, temporary pop-Up events business program), partner, create and allow for more activation and engagement opportunities within sports, food, music, culture and art across Ward 13."
Leverage local strengths to grow economy without raising taxes.
Details:
The candidate proposes growing the economy by leveraging strengths in arts, entertainment, sports, culture, cuisine, heritage, and local business instead of increasing taxes.
"I believe London and specifically Ward 13 - has a major opportunity to grow our overall economy by better leveraging our strengths in arts, entertainment, sports, culture, cuisine, heritage and local business rather than raise taxes."
Attract investment in tourism through partnerships.
Details:
The candidate aims to work with provincial, federal, and private-sector partners to attract investment in tourism to bring larger audiences to the city.
"As a UNESCO Music City we should be working more closely with provincial, federal and private-sector partners to attract investment in tourism which will attract larger audiences that see, hear and enjoy the incredible talent and experiences our city has to offer."
Create a vibrant downtown core through public events.
Details:
The candidate focuses on creating a safer, more vibrant downtown core through expanded festivals, free public events, live entertainment, and pedestrian-friendly spaces.
"My focus is on creating a safer, more vibrant and more connected downtown core through expanded festivals, free public events, live entertainment and pedestrian-friendly spaces that support residents, businesses and visitors alike."
Support patio culture and events.
Details:
The candidate intends to increase support for patio culture and events as part of the growth strategy.
"Increase in support for patio culture/events"
Implement vacant storefront first strategies.
Details:
The candidate proposes a 'vacant storefront first' strategy involving artwork, temporary pop-up events, and a business program.
"vacant storefront first strategies (artwork, temporary pop-Up events business program)"
Create activation opportunities in sports, food, and culture.
Details:
The candidate wants to partner and create more activation and engagement opportunities within sports, food, music, culture, and art across Ward 13.
"partner, create and allow for more activation and engagement opportunities within sports, food, music, culture and art across Ward 13."
Improve transit without increasing financial pressure on taxpayers.
Details:
The candidate seeks to explore innovative partnerships and technologies to improve transit efficiency and reduce coverage gaps without placing additional financial pressure on taxpayers.
"I believe we should be open to exploring innovative partnerships, new technologies and additional transportation solutions that expand on BRT and help strengthen service efficiency and reduce gaps in coverage without placing additional financial pressure on taxpayers."
Create a more economically active community through transit.
Details:
By improving how people move, the candidate aims to create a more connected, accessible, and economically active community for residents and businesses.
"By improving how people move throughout Ward 13 and the downtown core, we can create a more connected, accessible and economically active community that better serves residents and businesses alike."
Invest in climate-ready infrastructure and public spaces.
Details:
The candidate supports investing in infrastructure like shaded transit/rest stops, water stations, and mist areas to make the ward cleaner, healthier, and more resilient.
"That means investing in infrastructure & public spaces including shaded transit/rest stops, water stations and mist areas that make our ward cleaner, healthier and more resilient while delivering real value for residents."
Support vacant home tax based on evidence.
Details:
The candidate supports a vacant home tax only if evidence shows it meaningfully increases housing supply, is cost-effective to administer, and provides measurable benefits to affordability.
"I would want to see the evidence before supporting a vacant home tax."
Collaborate on housing and community initiatives.
Details:
The candidate advocates for continued collaboration on housing and community initiatives as a way to achieve meaningful progress.
"As a City Councilor I'd rather see stronger partnerships with Indigenous organizations, greater representation in civic decision-making and continued collaboration on housing and community initiatives."
Safer transit stops.
Details:
The candidate aims to ensure that transit stops are safer for the public.
"safer transit stops"
Balanced approach to public safety and well-being
Details:
The candidate proposes addressing mental health, addiction, and crime together by connecting people to supports while ensuring public spaces feel safe.
"My focus is on improving community well-being by addressing mental health, addiction, crime and public safety together — connecting people to appropriate supports and services while ensuring residents, businesses and visitors feel safe in their neighbourhoods and public spaces."
Improved lighting and visible patrols
Details:
The candidate advocates for physical improvements and increased presence to restore confidence in the core.
"Improved lighting, increased visible patrols, faster cleanup of debris and needles etc."
Support for mental health and addiction services
Details:
The candidate seeks to provide direct support for mental health and addiction services for those in need.
"Direct support for mental health and addiction services for those in need"
Increase police capacity and community outreach
Details:
The candidate wants to increase the capacity of Police, specifically focusing on community outreach officers.
"a focus on increasing the capacity of Police - specifically Community outreach officers."
Employ Londoners as police and outreach officers
Details:
The candidate seeks to employ local residents as police officers and community outreach officers working with LPS.
"Seek to employ Londoners as police officers, community outreach officers and other services required working closely with LPS."
Safer sidewalks
Details:
The candidate aims to ensure sidewalks are safer for residents.
"safer sidewalks"
Quicker response to needles and encampments
Details:
The candidate promises a quicker response to concerns regarding needles and encampments.
"Quicker response to needles and encampment concerns"
More visible bylaw enforcement
Details:
The candidate advocates for more visible bylaw enforcement in problem areas.
"more visible bylaw enforcement in problem areas"
Improvement of physical infrastructure and visible patrols.
Details:
Specific measures include improved lighting, increased visible patrols, and faster cleanup of debris and needles.
"What does that look like? Improved lighting, increased visible patrols, faster cleanup of debris and needles etc."
More visible bylaw enforcement and safer sidewalks.
Details:
The candidate proposes more visible bylaw enforcement in problem areas and the creation of safer sidewalks.
"more visible bylaw enforcement in problem areas and safer sidewalks."
Balanced approach to public safety and well-being
Details:
The candidate proposes a balanced approach to public safety by addressing mental health, addiction, and crime while connecting people to supports.
"My focus is on improving community well-being by addressing mental health, addiction, crime and public safety together — connecting people to appropriate supports and services while ensuring residents, businesses and visitors feel safe in their neighbourhoods and public spaces."
Improved lighting and visible patrols
Details:
The candidate advocates for physical improvements and increased presence to enhance safety.
"Improved lighting, increased visible patrols, faster cleanup of debris and needles etc."
Support for mental health and addiction services
Details:
The candidate seeks to provide direct support for mental health and addiction services for those in need.
"Direct support for mental health and addiction services for those in need"
Safer transit stops
Details:
The candidate aims to ensure transit stops are safer for the public.
"safer transit stops"
Increase police capacity and community outreach
Details:
The candidate wants to increase the capacity of the police, specifically focusing on community outreach officers.
"a focus on increasing the capacity of Police - specifically Community outreach officers."
Employ local residents as police and outreach officers
Details:
The candidate seeks to employ Londoners as police officers and community outreach officers working with LPS.
"Seek to employ Londoners as police officers, community outreach officers and other services required working closely with LPS."
Quicker response to needles and encampments
Details:
The candidate promises a quicker response to concerns regarding needles and encampments.
"Quicker response to needles and encampment concerns"
More visible bylaw enforcement
Details:
The candidate advocates for more visible bylaw enforcement in problem areas.
"more visible bylaw enforcement in problem areas"
Safer sidewalks
Details:
The candidate aims to ensure sidewalks are safer for residents.
"safer sidewalks"
Improvement of physical infrastructure and visible patrols.
Details:
Specific measures include improved lighting, increased visible patrols, and faster cleanup of debris and needles.
"What does that look like? Improved lighting, increased visible patrols, faster cleanup of debris and needles etc."
Employing Londoners as police and outreach officers.
Details:
The candidate seeks to hire local residents as police officers and community outreach officers to work with the LPS.
"Seek to employ Londoners as police officers, community outreach officers and other services required working closely with LPS."
Direct support for mental health and addiction services.
Details:
The candidate advocates for providing direct support services for individuals in need of mental health and addiction assistance.
"Direct support for mental health and addiction services for those in need"
Quicker response to needles and encampment concerns.
Details:
The candidate pledges to ensure a faster response to concerns regarding needles and encampments in the ward.
"Quicker response to needles and encampment concerns"
Balanced approach to public safety and community well-being.
Details:
The candidate proposes addressing mental health, addiction, and crime together by connecting people to supports while ensuring public spaces feel safe.
"My focus is on improving community well-being by addressing mental health, addiction, crime and public safety together — connecting people to appropriate supports and services while ensuring residents, businesses and visitors feel safe in their neighbourhoods and public spaces."
Safer transit stops and increased police capacity.
Details:
The candidate aims to create safer transit stops and increase the capacity of the police, specifically focusing on community outreach officers.
"safer transit stops and a focus on increasing the capacity of Police - specifically Community outreach officers."
More visible bylaw enforcement and safer sidewalks.
Details:
The candidate intends to increase visible bylaw enforcement in problem areas and ensure sidewalks are safer.
"more visible bylaw enforcement in problem areas and safer sidewalks."
Balanced approach to public safety and well-being
Details:
The candidate proposes a balanced approach to public safety by addressing mental health, addiction, and crime together while connecting people to supports.
"My focus is on improving community well-being by addressing mental health, addiction, crime and public safety together — connecting people to appropriate supports and services while ensuring residents, businesses and visitors feel safe in their neighbourhoods and public spaces."
Improve infrastructure and visibility for safety
Details:
The candidate aims to improve safety through physical infrastructure and increased presence in the community.
"What does that look like? Improved lighting, increased visible patrols, faster cleanup of debris and needles etc."
Support for mental health and addiction services
Details:
The candidate advocates for providing direct support services for individuals struggling with mental health and addiction.
"Direct support for mental health and addiction services for those in need"
Safer transit stops
Details:
The candidate intends to make transit stops safer for the public.
"safer transit stops"
Increase police community outreach capacity
Details:
The candidate wants to increase the capacity of the police force, specifically focusing on community outreach officers.
"a focus on increasing the capacity of Police - specifically Community outreach officers."
Employ local residents as police and outreach officers
Details:
The candidate seeks to hire local residents to serve as police officers and community outreach officers working with LPS.
"Seek to employ Londoners as police officers, community outreach officers and other services required working closely with LPS."
Faster response to needles and encampments
Details:
The candidate aims for quicker responses to concerns regarding needles and encampments in the community.
"Quicker response to needles and encampment concerns"
More visible bylaw enforcement
Details:
The candidate proposes increasing the visibility of bylaw enforcement in problem areas.
"more visible bylaw enforcement in problem areas"
Safer sidewalks
Details:
The candidate advocates for the creation of safer sidewalks for residents.
"safer sidewalks"
Balanced approach to public safety and well-being.
Details:
The candidate proposes a balanced approach to public safety by addressing mental health, addiction, and crime together while connecting people to appropriate supports.
"My focus is on improving community well-being by addressing mental health, addiction, crime and public safety together — connecting people to appropriate supports and services while ensuring residents, businesses and visitors feel safe in their neighbourhoods and public spaces."
Improve lighting and increase visible patrols.
Details:
Specific actions include improving lighting and increasing visible patrols to enhance community safety.
"Improved lighting, increased visible patrols, faster cleanup of debris and needles etc."
Support mental health and addiction services.
Details:
The candidate advocates for providing direct support for mental health and addiction services for those in need.
"Direct support for mental health and addiction services for those in need"
Create safer transit stops.
Details:
The candidate aims to ensure transit stops are safer for the public.
"safer transit stops"
Increase police capacity and community outreach.
Details:
The candidate focuses on increasing the capacity of the Police, specifically community outreach officers, and seeking to employ Londoners in these roles.
"a focus on increasing the capacity of Police - specifically Community outreach officers."
Faster cleanup of needles and debris.
Details:
The candidate proposes faster cleanup of debris and needles to improve the environment.
"faster cleanup of debris and needles etc."
Quicker response to needles and encampments.
Details:
The candidate will advocate for a quicker response to needles and encampment concerns.
"Quicker response to needles and encampment concerns"
More visible bylaw enforcement.
Details:
The candidate aims for more visible bylaw enforcement in problem areas.
"more visible bylaw enforcement in problem areas"
Create safer sidewalks.
Details:
The candidate intends to work toward creating safer sidewalks for residents.
"safer sidewalks"
Oppose raising taxes for economic growth.
Details:
The candidate advocates for growing the economy by leveraging existing strengths in arts, entertainment, and local business rather than increasing taxes.
"I believe London and specifically Ward 13 - has a major opportunity to grow our overall economy by better leveraging our strengths in arts, entertainment, sports, culture, cuisine, heritage and local business rather than raise taxes."
Avoid additional financial pressure on taxpayers.
Details:
The candidate proposes exploring innovative partnerships and technologies for transit to improve efficiency without increasing the financial burden on taxpayers.
"I believe we should be open to exploring innovative partnerships, new technologies and additional transportation solutions that expand on BRT and help strengthen service efficiency and reduce gaps in coverage without placing additional financial pressure on taxpayers."
Oppose raising taxes for economic growth.
Details:
The candidate advocates for growing the economy by leveraging local strengths rather than increasing taxes.
"I believe London and specifically Ward 13 - has a major opportunity to grow our overall economy by better leveraging our strengths in arts, entertainment, sports, culture, cuisine, heritage and local business rather than raise taxes."
Avoid additional financial pressure on taxpayers.
Details:
The candidate seeks to improve transit and connectivity without placing extra financial burdens on taxpayers.
"I believe we should be open to exploring innovative partnerships, new technologies and additional transportation solutions that expand on BRT and help strengthen service efficiency and reduce gaps in coverage without placing additional financial pressure on taxpayers."
Oppose raising taxes for economic growth.
Details:
The candidate advocates for growing the economy by leveraging existing strengths in arts, entertainment, and local business rather than increasing taxes.
"I believe London and specifically Ward 13 - has a major opportunity to grow our overall economy by better leveraging our strengths in arts, entertainment, sports, culture, cuisine, heritage and local business rather than raise taxes."
Avoid additional financial pressure on taxpayers.
Details:
The candidate proposes exploring innovative partnerships and technologies for transit to improve efficiency without increasing the financial burden on taxpayers.
"I believe we should be open to exploring innovative partnerships, new technologies and additional transportation solutions that expand on BRT and help strengthen service efficiency and reduce gaps in coverage without placing additional financial pressure on taxpayers."
Leverage strengths rather than raising taxes.
Details:
The candidate believes the city should grow the economy by leveraging strengths in arts, entertainment, and local business instead of increasing taxes.
"I believe London and specifically Ward 13 - has a major opportunity to grow our overall economy by better leveraging our strengths in arts, entertainment, sports, culture, cuisine, heritage and local business rather than raise taxes."
Avoid placing additional financial pressure on taxpayers.
Details:
The candidate aims to explore innovative partnerships and technologies for transit to improve services without increasing the financial burden on taxpayers.
"I believe we should be open to exploring innovative partnerships, new technologies and additional transportation solutions that expand on BRT and help strengthen service efficiency and reduce gaps in coverage without placing additional financial pressure on taxpayers."
Prioritize efficiencies and funding over tax increases.
Details:
The candidate advocates for finding efficiencies, eliminating waste, and seeking other funding sources before considering tax increases, viewing taxes as a last resort.
"Before considering any tax increases or reducing essential services I believe City Hall should focus on finding efficiencies, eliminating waste, pursuing funding from other levels of government, building partnerships and growing our economy."
Support vacant home tax only if evidence-based.
Details:
The candidate will only support a vacant home tax if it can be proven to meaningfully increase housing supply and deliver better outcomes without creating unnecessary bureaucracy.
"I would want to see the evidence before supporting a vacant home tax."
Oppose raising taxes for business growth.
Details:
The candidate advocates for growing the economy by leveraging existing strengths in arts, culture, and tourism rather than increasing taxes.
"better leveraging our strengths in arts, entertainment, sports, culture, cuisine, heritage and local business rather than raise taxes."
Avoid placing additional financial pressure on taxpayers.
Details:
The candidate seeks to explore innovative partnerships and technologies for transit to improve efficiency without increasing the financial burden on taxpayers.
"without placing additional financial pressure on taxpayers."
Enhance reliability, accessibility, and connectivity of transit.
Details:
The candidate aims to improve public transit services within the ward by enhancing reliability, accessibility, and connectivity while ensuring services keep pace with growth.
"My focus is on enhancing public transit services within the ward by improving reliability, accessibility, connectivity and overall rider experience while ensuring services keep pace with residential growth and community needs."
Explore innovative partnerships and new transportation technologies.
Details:
The candidate proposes exploring innovative partnerships and new technologies to expand on Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) and improve efficiency without increasing taxpayer burden.
"I believe we should be open to exploring innovative partnerships, new technologies and additional transportation solutions that expand on BRT and help strengthen service efficiency and reduce gaps in coverage without placing additional financial pressure on taxpayers."
Faster snow clearing for bus stops.
Details:
The candidate will advocate for faster snow clearing specifically including bus stops to improve city services.
"I will fight hard for faster snow clearing including the sidewalks and bus stops."
Enhance reliability, accessibility, and connectivity of public transit.
Details:
The candidate aims to improve public transit services within the ward by enhancing reliability, accessibility, and connectivity while ensuring services keep pace with growth.
"My focus is on enhancing public transit services within the ward by improving reliability, accessibility, connectivity and overall rider experience while ensuring services keep pace with residential growth and community needs."
Explore innovative partnerships and technologies for transportation solutions.
Details:
The candidate proposes exploring innovative partnerships, new technologies, and additional transportation solutions that build on BRT to improve efficiency without increasing taxpayer burden.
"I believe we should be open to exploring innovative partnerships, new technologies and additional transportation solutions that expand on BRT and help strengthen service efficiency and reduce gaps in coverage without placing additional financial pressure on taxpayers."
Faster snow clearing for bus stops.
Details:
The candidate pledges to fight for faster snow clearing specifically including bus stops.
"I will fight hard for faster snow clearing including the sidewalks and bus stops."
Explore innovative partnerships and technologies for transit.
Details:
The candidate proposes exploring innovative partnerships, new technologies, and additional transportation solutions to expand on BRT and improve efficiency without increasing taxpayer burden.
"I believe we should be open to exploring innovative partnerships, new technologies and additional transportation solutions that expand on BRT and help strengthen service efficiency and reduce gaps in coverage without placing additional financial pressure on taxpayers."
Faster snow clearing for bus stops.
Details:
The candidate pledges to fight for faster snow clearing specifically including bus stops.
"I will fight hard for faster snow clearing including the sidewalks and bus stops."
Enhance reliability, accessibility, and connectivity of transit.
Details:
The candidate aims to improve public transit services within the ward by enhancing reliability, accessibility, and connectivity while ensuring services keep pace with growth.
"My focus is on enhancing public transit services within the ward by improving reliability, accessibility, connectivity and overall rider experience while ensuring services keep pace with residential growth and community needs."
Improve reliability, accessibility, and connectivity of public transit.
Details:
The candidate aims to enhance public transit services within the ward by improving reliability, accessibility, connectivity, and the overall rider experience while keeping pace with residential growth.
"My focus is on enhancing public transit services within the ward by improving reliability, accessibility, connectivity and overall rider experience while ensuring services keep pace with residential growth and community needs."
Explore innovative partnerships and technologies for transit expansion.
Details:
The candidate supports exploring innovative partnerships, new technologies, and additional transportation solutions that build on BRT to strengthen efficiency and reduce coverage gaps without increasing taxpayer burden.
"I believe we should be open to exploring innovative partnerships, new technologies and additional transportation solutions that expand on BRT and help strengthen service efficiency and reduce gaps in coverage without placing additional financial pressure on taxpayers."
Provide faster snow clearing for bus stops.
Details:
The candidate will advocate for faster snow clearing specifically including sidewalks and bus stops.
"I will fight hard for faster snow clearing including the sidewalks and bus stops."
Invest in shaded transit and rest stops.
Details:
The candidate supports investing in infrastructure including shaded transit and rest stops to make the ward cleaner, healthier, and more resilient.
"That means investing in infrastructure & public spaces including shaded transit/rest stops, water stations and mist areas that make our ward cleaner, healthier and more resilient while delivering real value for residents."
Enhance reliability, accessibility, and connectivity of public transit.
Details:
The candidate aims to improve public transit services within the ward by enhancing reliability, accessibility, connectivity, and the overall rider experience.
"My focus is on enhancing public transit services within the ward by improving reliability, accessibility, connectivity and overall rider experience while ensuring services keep pace with residential growth and community needs."
Explore innovative partnerships and new transportation technologies.
Details:
The candidate supports exploring innovative partnerships, new technologies, and additional transportation solutions that build upon BRT to improve efficiency and coverage.
"I believe we should be open to exploring innovative partnerships, new technologies and additional transportation solutions that expand on BRT and help strengthen service efficiency and reduce gaps in coverage without placing additional financial pressure on taxpayers."
Faster snow clearing for bus stops.
Details:
The candidate will advocate for faster snow clearing specifically including sidewalks and bus stops.
"I will fight hard for faster snow clearing including the sidewalks and bus stops."
Strengthen service efficiency without increasing taxpayer financial pressure.
Details:
The candidate seeks to strengthen service efficiency and reduce coverage gaps without placing additional financial pressure on taxpayers.
"help strengthen service efficiency and reduce gaps in coverage without placing additional financial pressure on taxpayers."
Leverage city strengths for economic growth
Details:
The candidate proposes leveraging strengths in arts, entertainment, sports, culture, cuisine, and heritage to grow the economy rather than raising taxes.
"I believe London and specifically Ward 13 - has a major opportunity to grow our overall economy by better leveraging our strengths in arts, entertainment, sports, culture, cuisine, heritage and local business rather than raise taxes."
Support patio culture and events
Details:
The candidate proposes an increase in support for patio culture and events.
"Increase in support for patio culture/events"
Attract tourism investment via partnerships
Details:
The candidate aims to work with provincial, federal, and private-sector partners to attract investment in tourism as a UNESCO Music City.
"As a UNESCO Music City we should be working more closely with provincial, federal and private-sector partners to attract investment in tourism which will attract larger audiences that see, hear and enjoy the incredible talent and experiences our city has to offer."
Vacant storefront first strategies
Details:
The candidate proposes vacant storefront first strategies including artwork, temporary pop-up events, and a business program.
"vacant storefront first strategies (artwork, temporary pop-Up events business program)"
Create vibrant downtown through public events
Details:
The candidate focuses on creating a vibrant downtown core through expanded festivals, free public events, live entertainment, and pedestrian-friendly spaces.
"My focus is on creating a safer, more vibrant and more connected downtown core through expanded festivals, free public events, live entertainment and pedestrian-friendly spaces that support residents, businesses and visitors alike."
Increase activation in sports and culture
Details:
The candidate wants to create and allow for more activation and engagement opportunities within sports, food, music, culture, and art across Ward 13.
"partner, create and allow for more activation and engagement opportunities within sports, food, music, culture and art across Ward 13."
Leverage city strengths for economic growth
Details:
The candidate proposes leveraging strengths in arts, entertainment, sports, culture, cuisine, and heritage to grow the economy.
"I believe London and specifically Ward 13 - has a major opportunity to grow our overall economy by better leveraging our strengths in arts, entertainment, sports, culture, cuisine, heritage and local business rather than raise taxes."
Attract investment in tourism
Details:
The candidate aims to work with provincial, federal, and private-sector partners to attract investment in tourism.
"As a UNESCO Music City we should be working more closely with provincial, federal and private-sector partners to attract investment in tourism which will attract larger audiences that see, hear and enjoy the incredible talent and experiences our city has to offer."
Vacant storefront first strategies
Details:
The candidate proposes vacant storefront first strategies including artwork, temporary pop-up events, and a business program.
"vacant storefront first strategies (artwork, temporary pop-Up events business program)"
Attract investment in tourism
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The candidate aims to work with provincial, federal, and private-sector partners to attract investment in tourism.
"As a UNESCO Music City we should be working more closely with provincial, federal and private-sector partners to attract investment in tourism which will attract larger audiences that see, hear and enjoy the incredible talent and experiences our city has to offer."
Create vibrant downtown through public events
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The candidate focuses on creating a vibrant downtown core through expanded festivals, free public events, live entertainment, and pedestrian-friendly spaces.
"My focus is on creating a safer, more vibrant and more connected downtown core through expanded festivals, free public events, live entertainment and pedestrian-friendly spaces that support residents, businesses and visitors alike."
Support patio culture and events
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The candidate plans to increase support for patio culture and events.
"Increase in support for patio culture/events"
Vacant storefront first strategies
Details:
The candidate proposes vacant storefront first strategies including artwork, temporary pop-up events, and a business program.
"vacant storefront first strategies (artwork, temporary pop-Up events business program)"
Create vibrant downtown through public events
Details:
The candidate focuses on creating a vibrant downtown core through expanded festivals, free public events, live entertainment, and pedestrian-friendly spaces.
"My focus is on creating a safer, more vibrant and more connected downtown core through expanded festivals, free public events, live entertainment and pedestrian-friendly spaces that support residents, businesses and visitors alike."
Increase activation in sports and culture
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The candidate wants to create and allow for more activation and engagement opportunities within sports, food, music, culture, and art.
"partner, create and allow for more activation and engagement opportunities within sports, food, music, culture and art across Ward 13."
Increase activation in sports and culture
Details:
The candidate wants to create and allow for more activation and engagement opportunities within sports, food, music, culture, and art.
"partner, create and allow for more activation and engagement opportunities within sports, food, music, culture and art across Ward 13."
Leverage city strengths for economic growth
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The candidate proposes leveraging strengths in arts, entertainment, sports, culture, cuisine, and heritage to grow the economy.
"I believe London and specifically Ward 13 - has a major opportunity to grow our overall economy by better leveraging our strengths in arts, entertainment, sports, culture, cuisine, heritage and local business rather than raise taxes."
Support patio culture and events
Details:
The candidate plans to increase support for patio culture and events.
"Increase in support for patio culture/events"
Use Strong Mayor powers sparingly and only in exceptions.
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The candidate believes Strong Mayor powers should be used only in exceptional circumstances, prioritizing collaboration and consensus among elected councilors.
"Strong Mayor powers should be used sparingly and only in exceptional circumstances."
Support a fair and transparent flag policy.
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The candidate supports a policy that allows community organizations to request flag raisings, ensuring every request is considered consistently under established guidelines.
"I support a fair and transparent flag policy that allows community organizations to request flag raisings and ensures every request is considered consistently under the City's established guidelines."
Prioritize action over land acknowledgements for reconciliation.
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While acknowledging land acknowledgements as a sign of respect, the candidate advocates for stronger partnerships with Indigenous organizations and greater representation in civic decision-making.
"Land acknowledgements are an important sign of respect, but reconciliation must be measured by action."
Preserve history while providing context for monuments.
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The candidate opposes simply removing names or monuments, suggesting instead that historical context be provided while creating opportunities to recognize Indigenous peoples.
"History should be preserved but every situation deserves thoughtful consideration."
Create a dedicated nonprofit liaison or navigator.
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The candidate supports creating a clearer point of entry for the nonprofit sector through a dedicated liaison or expanded city service to connect organizations with funding and partners.
"At City Council, I would support creating a much clearer point of entry for London's nonprofit sector whether that is a dedicated nonprofit liaison, navigator or expanded City service that can connect organizations with municipal, provincial, federal and private funding opportunities, City departments and other community partners."
Establish longer-term, predictable funding for community services.
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The candidate advocates for multi-year funding agreements for organizations providing proven community services to replace the need for annual project-based funding.
"I would also support looking at longer-term and more predictable funding agreements for organizations providing proven community services rather than forcing them to essentially start from zero every year."
Strengthen the volunteer pipeline for nonprofits.
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The candidate proposes partnerships with businesses, colleges, and professional associations to connect people with nonprofits needing board members and skilled volunteers.
"Finally, I think we need to do more to strengthen London's volunteer pipeline. That could include partnerships with businesses, colleges, Western, professional associations and community organizations to connect people who want to contribute with nonprofits that desperately need board members and volunteers with specific skills."
Strengthen the volunteer pipeline through various partnerships.
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The candidate proposes partnerships with businesses, colleges, and professional associations to connect people with nonprofits needing board members and skilled volunteers.
"That could include partnerships with businesses, colleges, Western, professional associations and community organizations to connect people who want to contribute with nonprofits that desperately need board members and volunteers with specific skills."