Why are you running?
I’m not running to take Chatham-Kent back to 2018. I’m running because 12 years as mayor taught me how government works, and eight years away taught me what needs to change.
Since 2018, I’ve continued working and living here in Chatham-Kent. I’ve watched our community change and watched my family grow into young adults beginning to build lives of their own – looking for good jobs, affordable homes and opportunities right here in Chatham-Kent.
At the same time, the challenges facing our community have become harder to ignore. The cost of living is putting increasing pressure on families and seniors. Homelessness and addiction are becoming more visible and complex. Our businesses need opportunity, our communities need investment, and our residents need to feel that their municipality is working for them.
Over the past few months, business owners, community advocates and leaders in Chatham-Kent have reached out and encouraged me to run again.
I’m not running to recreate the past. I’m running to use what I learned from it to build what comes next.
What are the two biggest issues for the next term of council?
- Affordability and economic opportunity. Chatham-Kent must attract investment, support and diversify agriculture and local businesses, and create good jobs that focus on employment opportunities for our next generation while still ensuring growth benefits every community. • Housing, homelessness, addiction and community safety require co-ordinated housing, treatment and mental-health supports, alongside clear standards that keep public spaces safe and welcoming.
What do you hope to achieve if elected?
It starts with a practical, accountable plan that turns Chatham-Kent’s strengths into results: more investment in skills and training for jobs that make working, living and playing in Chatham-Kent ready for the future; better-coordinated housing and support services; and fair, outcome-driven infrastructure decisions across urban and rural communities.
What skills and experience do you bring?
A lifetime of public work, from the plant floor to the mayor’s office, from representing workers as a union local president, to serving as an MPP, to being mayor and chair of the Western Wardens Caucus, to consulting and advising businesses.
Are you a fan of Donald Trump? (Yes or no) No.
I thought you might have been my man! But your solicited response to the the Trump support rendered me not to vote for you.I am savey to first that question and your response shud never enter this level
Of politics,but your yes is joining the vast Canadians who don’t get it! We need trade with USA not China as you seem to favor
Your no to Trump is a response that seems to be in line with according to
Polls most Canadians feel.Dont trust the polls .Carneys bs Trump family squabble won’t buy jobs or pay Canadians food,housing and job security!neither one cares !! 65000 jobs lost in August mostly full time and the bleeding will continue after today !Forget the elbows up !slogan it only works for week minded money hungry Baby boomers who’s time sre ending soon