Ward 7 deserves strong and independent representation on city council. As your council representative, I will focus on building communities that allow people of all ages, stages, and abilities to thrive. To accomplish this, my focus will be in five main areas.
We need to focus on the projects, policies, and partnerships that result in the highest benefit to the most people.
Best Practice and Data-Driven Community Building
Identify projects and strategic opportunities that will benefit the greatest number of Calgarians, and that will require careful planning to ensure that likelihood of negative impacts on the community is reduced.
Increase Housing Affordability, Security, and Choice
The City is getting a lot right when it comes to housing affordability, especially after the implementation of Home is Here: The City of Calgary’s Housing Strategy. I will support the continued implementation of the Housing Strategy, especially working with non-profit and Indigenous housing providers to build and provide more homes for those most in need.
Check out how I plan to get us there by reviewing the policy pieces below 👇
Calgary used to have a network of corner stores in every community. They contributed to a sense of community care and ensured our essentials were just a short walk away. Improved transit and pedestrian measures are just one part of creating a walkable city. Our neighbourhoods lose something when most small shops are eaten up by big box stores.
Calgarians should be able to get their needs met at the neighbourhood level. Here's how we get there. 👇
Check out my platform specifics below 👇
A thriving community is built on accessible, modern, and welcoming public spaces. My plan for Ward 7 ensures our inner-city recreation centres and pools are upgraded and maintained as safe, accessible, and energy-efficient hubs for all. I am committed to removing financial barriers by expanding free and low-cost programming, because cost should never be an obstacle to fitness and leisure. Furthermore, I will protect our public assets from being sold off; instead reimagining underused spaces into new parks and green areas for community use. Finally, we will empower residents through community-led placemaking and ensure our parks and facilities are well-connected and accessible to every member of the community.
I believe our city must rebuild trust with Chinatown by listening to your needs and delivering pragmatic solutions. I commit to improving safety, supporting family businesses, and investing in and celebrating Chinatown’s unique cultural identity.
