Why are you running?
After an eventful first term and learning the ins and outs of being an elected official, I am more than prepared to handle the realities of municipal politics on any given day. I believe North Kent needs experienced representation while a new elected official is welcomed into Ward 4.
What are the key issues?
The communities within C-K each have their own key specific issues. I have witnessed the struggles, the coming together of a community and creative solutions on many occasions. Family, friends and neighbors know how to get it done!
However, there are overarching issues.
Mental health and addictions have risen and the need to address these has to be a co-operation between all levels of government.
Rural infrastructure and how to maintain the many roads and bridges is a constant topic and struggle.
We are continually juggling the ever-changing mandates brought to us by the province and Canada. It is a balancing act to find new ways to continue services that no longer are funded outside the municipality but are mandated.
We are not there yet but have taken strides in ensuring rural residents have access to fast and affordable Internet.
What do you hope to achieve if elected?
The 2022-2026 term will be an interesting one for North Kent. The municipality will have to address important projects such as the Hydro One project, continued expansion of rural Internet coverage, possible loss of Dresden’s service centre and then divestment of their town hall to name a few.
With this in mind, I hope to be the voice of persuasion, understanding and reasoning with all parties involved. I will listen, understand and fight for North Kent.
What skills and experience do you bring?
I have had the opportunity to represent North Kent on council for the past four years. I have a firm understanding of municipal politics, Chatham-Kent and in particular North Kent. I appreciate the uniqueness of the many different communities and the needs of the people who call North Kent their home.
