If elected, I will:
Propose a temporary hiring freeze during a staffing and spending review.
Review vacancies, staffing costs and service needs, with clearly defined exceptions to protect essential frontline services.
Ask for clear justification for additional spending.
Proposals should explain the need, alternatives considered, ongoing costs and expected benefits to residents.
Seek clearer reporting on major projects.
Residents should be able to see approved budgets, spending to date, expected completion dates and explanations for significant changes.
Evaluate spending against service results.
Budget decisions should consider whether residents are receiving reliable, responsive services and where improvements are needed.
Freeze my own councillor pay.
If an increase cannot be prevented or declined, I will donate the increase.
My goal is to reduce pressure on property taxes through careful, evidence-based decisions while protecting the services residents depend on.