A Record of Distinguished Service to Aurora for 25 years
Prior to being on council, he started the Bayview Wellington Ratepayers Association 20 years ago as President. In 2001 championed the movement to make sure the Bayview corridor businesses were mindful of the existing home they were locating beside. Influenced the Home Depot to change the colour of their buildings, lower lights, no outdoor speakers and contribute $35,000.00 towards the construction of the Queens Diamond Jubilee Park. In 2002 was effective in convincing council to use the $35,000.00 and included a budget for the completion of the park. Convinced the Movie theatre to paint the back of their building a neutral colour and providing significant landscaping and a pedestrian pathway to the adjacent homes.
Has been a municipal councillor in Aurora (not consecutively) for 10 years. As a councillor, worked on many projects throughout the Town and within Ward 5. In 2010 acted as the vice chair for the Official Plan review committee. In 2012 found a $600,000.00 budget error, duplicating a project from previous year. In 2013 was instrumental in the development of the Thomas Coates park on Mavrinac. Found the clause in the subdivision agreement that allowed the Town to purchase the land and create a park. In 2020 convinced council to negotiate the cost of the Sports Dome saving $400,000.00 and zero tax impact.
Inclusive, Genuine and Experienced
Positive Solutions Together
Fiscal Responsibility and Value for every Tax Dollar
Has a proven record of questioning and demanding quality reporting on the financial viability of capital projects. Both from an operational perspective and a capital funding perspective.
Has advocated to maintain employment lands and resist the significant pressure to covert them to non employment use.
Consistently worked to understand and influence annual budgets to balance the needs of the community, while being fiscally responsible
A strong History of Advocating for The Environment
Moved a motion to name the wildlife park to the David Tomlinson Nature Reserve in acknowledgment of his, and many others, work to create that park.
Consistently advocated to preserve our natural heritage and voted against development projects that had a negative impacts on the environment.
Understands the Importance of Sports and Recreation
As an avid Soccer and Tennis player, he is in tune with the needs of the community and the benefit of having facilities that allow Aurorans to participate in a variety of activities.
Is a proponent of taking full advantage of our current assets and partnering with other stakeholders before spending large capital dollars on new facilities.
Will dedicate significant time towards the development of the new sports and recreation master plan to be finalized next term.
