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1. Representation & GovernanceOpen

   • Listen before leading

     Regular ward town halls, open office hours, and direct outreach so every neighbourhood (urban and rural portions of the paired Huntsville/Chaffey wards) has equal access.

   • Transparent decision-making

     Publish clear summaries of why votes are cast, what information was considered, and how public input shaped the outcome.

   • No predetermined agendas

     Approach every issue with an open mind. My role is to weigh the full range of resident perspectives, staff reports, and data, then vote in the best long-term interest of the ward and Town.

   • Respectful discourse

     Model civil debate at Council and in public forums. Disagreement is healthy; personal attacks and ideological imposition are not.

2. Balanced Growth & DevelopmentRead

   • Growth in Chaffey

     Housing, infrastructure, and community character must stay in balance.

   • Official Plan first

     Support development that aligns with the Town's Official Plan and Strategic Plan priorities: balanced growth and a protected natural environment.

   • Consult early

     Residents should be heard at the start of planning, not after a decision is essentially made.

   • Infrastructure keeps pace

     Roads, water, wastewater, and sidewalks should match approved growth so existing neighbourhoods are not left behind.

   • Rural character

     Protect the rural and natural character that defines large parts of Chaffey. Intensification belongs closer to existing services.

3. Infrastructure, Roads & Active TransportationRead

   • Chaffey Township Road

     Prioritize timely completion of that reconstruction and related pedestrian safety work.

   • Walkers, cyclists, drivers

     Practical, cost-effective safety, especially near schools and growing residential areas.

   • Asset management

     Evidence first, so limited tax dollars deliver the greatest long-term value for roads, sidewalks, and trails.

4. Parks, Trails & Community SpacesRead

   • Parks Master Plan

     Represent Huntsville and Chaffey voices in the ongoing Parks and Trails Master Plan.

   • Every resident

     Parks and trails for families, seniors, youth, and people who want quiet natural space.

   • Year-round

     Champion accessibility and year-round usability wherever it is feasible.

5. Fiscal Responsibility & Service DeliveryRead

   • Cost-benefit first

     Demand a clear analysis before major spending.

   • Core services

     Protect taxpayers by focusing on municipal responsibilities and efficient use of what we already have.

   • Partnerships

     District, provincial, and community groups can stretch local dollars without shifting costs unfairly onto residents.

6. Environment & Natural HeritageRead

   • Natural features

     Uphold the Town's commitment to protecting them as a core Strategic Plan priority.

   • Impact studies

     Environmental studies and public input get full weight in development decisions.

   • Practical stewardship

     Balance growth with the lakes, forests, and open spaces that make Huntsville special.