I ran for Niagara Falls City Council in the 2022 municipal election. I have also previously run as an independent candidate for Member of Provincial Parliament and am now running again for Niagara Falls City Council.

Most of my community involvement has been independent civic advocacy rather than holding a formal position in an organization. I regularly follow Niagara Falls City Council, read staff reports and municipal material, make written and oral submissions, ask questions and raise concerns when residents need a clearer explanation or fairer process.

Responsible budgets and affordability: set priorities carefully, check full costs before committing, maintain essential services and avoid turning every new idea into a permanent expense.

Economic growth and the tax base: encourage investment, reliable infrastructure and reasonable approval times while requiring measurable public benefit when incentives are used.

Transparency and accountability: residents should be able to understand what Council is deciding, why it is deciding it and what it will cost.

Core services and infrastructure: emphasize maintenance, long-term planning and value for money before adding large new commitments.

Housing and community livability: support sensible housing growth while considering roads, services, neighbourhoods, public safety, green space and infrastructure capacity.

Yes, where practical and permitted under purchasing rules. I support keeping municipal spending in Niagara and Canada when good quality and reasonable value are available and would consider fair labour standards and union-made products where appropriate. Procurement still has to remain transparent and accountable to taxpayers.

No, not as a general or blanket policy. A service should not be contracted out simply because private delivery is assumed to be cheaper. I would examine total costs, quality, accountability, employees and continuity of service. If a particular case demonstrably provides better value without reducing service quality, I would consider the facts.

The City and Region should create conditions in which good employers can invest and existing employers can grow: dependable infrastructure, predictable taxation, reasonable approval times, fair procurement and workforce development. Where public money is used, Council should consider the quality and durability of the jobs being created.

Yes, I am aware that municipal procurement can be affected by trade agreements and purchasing rules. Before introducing a local preference or other restriction, Council should obtain current procurement and legal advice so the policy is both useful and lawful.

Niagara Falls should support tourism while developing a broader economic base, including trades, small businesses, manufacturing and other sectors providing steady employment. The municipality can help through reliable infrastructure, predictable rules, reasonable approvals and responsible financial management.

AI can assist with research, administration, data analysis and helping residents find information. It should remain a tool rather than the accountable decision-maker. Important decisions need an identifiable person responsible for checking the information and standing behind the result.

I would not support using AI as an automatic reason to eliminate jobs or remove human judgment. It should not be the sole decision-maker in hiring, discipline, termination or similar decisions. Privacy, accuracy, human review and appropriate consultation should accompany significant uses.

Yes. I would be willing to meet with and listen to the Niagara Regional Labour Council on matters affecting workers and the community, just as I would listen to residents, businesses and other community organizations.

Yes. I would appreciate an endorsement while remaining an independent candidate. An endorsement would not create an obligation to give any organization preferential treatment or prevent me from considering each issue on its own facts and in the broader public interest.