Housing people can afford

Ward 5 families are being squeezed. Renters face rising costs, aging stock, and insufficient supply of truly affordable units. The gap between what exists and what is needed is widening.

Windsor needs more housing options that are affordable, attainable, and well-planned. I will support mixed-income housing, gentle density, and responsible development that strengthens our neighbourhoods while improving affordability. I will also advocate for faster planning approvals, reduce unnecessary barriers to creating new housing, work with community partners to unlock opportunities on underused land, and ensure renters have the information and support they need.

Infrastructure that connects us

Public spaces are the fabric of community life and we need to connect Ward 5 communities through safe roads, sidewalks, bike lanes, and reliable transportation. Ward 5 infrastructure needs attention. 

In my first year in office, I will conduct a Ward 5 infrastructure audit to better connect our communities. I will advocate for Vision Zero and connected walking and cycling routes, support new neighbourhood commercial districts, be a champion for accessible transit and parks, and vote in favour of placemaking efforts that bring neighbours together.

Services that are convenient and accessible

City Hall can feel like a maze. Permit applications, bylaw questions, development appeals, heritage designations, council delegations, and social service referrals are confusing even for people who deal with them regularly. When residents hit walls and cannot get answers, they give up and that should never happen.

I will make it easier to access City services by launching a Ward 5 Resident Navigation Service, publishing plain-language guides to common municipal processes, and holding regular community meet-ups across the ward.

I will respond to constituent inquiries within 48 hours, improve access for newcomers and residents facing language barriers, and cut through unnecessary bureaucracy so residents and local businesses can solve problems, share ideas, and have a stronger voice in shaping our community.

City council accountability

Residents deserve a City Hall where decisions are made openly, collaboratively, and with full public accountability. While Strong Mayor powers have changed how municipalities govern, I believe decisions should continue to be shaped through Council debate and majority vote whenever possible. Strong local democracy depends on transparency, meaningful public participation, and ensuring every community has a voice at the decision-making table.

Local government works best when decisions are transparent, accountable, and shaped by the people they affect. I will advocate for greater transparency at City Hall by supporting meaningful public consultation, more accessible council meetings, clearer voting records, and responsible limits on the use of Strong Mayor powers.

I will also work to make Council more accessible by pushing for meeting times that better accommodate public participation and reviewing governance practices to ensure City Hall remains open, accountable, and responsive to residents.

A proactive approach to community safety

Safety is a foundational community need, but how we pursue it matters. Reactive approaches that rely primarily on enforcement after harm has occurred are expensive, often ineffective over the long term, and can strain rather than build the community trust that makes neighbourhoods genuinely safe. The evidence is clear: prevention works.

Safer communities are built through prevention, partnership, and smart investment. I will advocate for youth programs, mental health and addiction supports, and community-based initiatives that address the root causes of harm before they become crises. I will work with residents, community organizations, and City staff to identify service gaps, improve access to supports, and ensure investments are directed where they are needed most. I will also promote safer neighbourhood design and collaborative approaches that strengthen community well-being while reducing pressure on emergency services.