Matters At Hand

1. Stagnant Job Creation Kitchener’s economic strategy hasn’t evolved since the early tech boom. The city relies heavily on: Startups (high failure rate) Small tech firms (limited hiring) Service jobs (low wage) Symptoms residents feel: Fewer mid‑career opportunities Young people leaving for Toronto Wage stagnation Municipal‑level solutions Create a Kitchener Industrial Innovation Zone with tax incentives for advanced manufacturing, robotics, clean tech, and food processing.

Build Growth Ready Infrastructure Water is essential to our homes, businesses and future. The Region of Waterloo is facing future water-capacity challenges in the Mannheim Service Area, affecting Kitchener, Waterloo and parts of Cambridge, Woolwich and Wilmot. Kitchener should not have to choose between housing growth and reliable infrastructure. We need to make sure water, wastewater, roads and transit capacity keep pace with the growth we approve. As Mayor, I will use my se

Smarter Government. Faster Services. Stronger Privacy. Kitchener should use technology and responsible AI to make City Hall easier, faster and more transparent. As Mayor, I will: Improve City Services - Make more City services accessible online, 24/7. Use AI Responsibly - Improve customer service, reduce paperwork and help identify infrastructure problems earlier. Protect Your Privacy - Strengthen cybersecurity and ensure human oversight of important decisions. Make Governmen

Artists Build Kitchener I strongly support Kitchener, a city where artists can afford to live, create and build a career. I will try to expand opportunities for local artists to work on public projects, create affordable artist spaces, bring art into every neighborhood and connect artists with businesses and economic-development opportunities. Create more paid opportunities for local artists. Increase access to affordable creative space. Bring arts and culture into every neig

My commitment as Mayor will be to use the powers I actually have, bring issues forward, propose solutions, vote at Regional Council, build Council support, work with staff, and advocate directly with Queen's Park and Ottawa. I will not promise residents that I can do something unilaterally when the law requires a Council decision or another level of government. My promise is simple: I will be honest about what I can control, accountable for the decisions I make, and persisten

As Kitchener population grows, traffic is increasing. Every resident should be able to get home safely, whether they are walking, cycling, taking transit, or driving. I will make make road safety a priority by focusing on safer streets, responsible speeds, better infrastructure, and practical enforcement. Fix high-risk intersections and improve crossings. Protect pedestrians, cyclists, and school zones. Address dangerous speeding through better road design and enforcement. Im

Waterloo Region International Airport is one of our greatest economic assets. We should stop thinking of YKF simply as a place to catch a flight and start treating it as an engine for jobs, investment, tourism and international trade. I will work with the Region, airlines, businesses, universities and governments to promote YKF across Canada and around the world, attract new routes and airlines, develop the aerospace sector, and connect the airport better to Kitchener. When w

Kitchener cannot solve today's challenges alone. We need a Mayor & Council , that works constructively with Ottawa and Queen's Park to bring investment, infrastructure and opportunities to our community. I will advocate strongly for Kitchener's interests while building partnerships across all levels of government. We should compete for investment, cooperate on solutions and hold every level of government accountable for delivering results. Kitchener deserves a seat at the tab

Elected representatives have a heightened responsibility to model respectful conduct, actively oppose hate and discrimination, protect the equal participation of residents and use their public office to strengthen, not undermine community safety and social cohesion. Everyone deserves to live, work, worship, study and participate in their community without fear of being targeted because of who they are. I am committed to preventing hate crimes, supporting victims and ensuring

Two Terms, Then New Leadership I support a two-consecutive-term limit for municipal elected positions. Leadership should be an opportunity to serve, not a position to hold indefinitely. After two terms, it's time to give another qualified person the opportunity to lead, while allowing experienced elected officals to continue contributing as advisors or make them part of advisory team or committee. Fresh leadership bring New ideas and Better accountability. My Proposal: A muni

A Kitchener That Grows Without Losing Its Roots. Grow Kitchener, but grow it responsibly. We can build more homes, create more jobs and strengthen our economy while protecting farmland, green space and the character of our rural communities. My plan would focus on: Protecting farmland and natural areas from unnecessary development. Directing growth toward existing urban areas through responsible infill and redevelopment before expanding outward. Investing in rural roads, drai

My plan would focus on: Attracting new businesses and investment to expand Kitchener's commercial and industrial tax base. Developing underused City-owned land to create long-term revenue. Growing downtown Kitchener with more businesses, housing, entertainment and events. Making better use of user fees and parking revenues, while protecting affordability for essential services. Attracting major employers, technology companies and manufacturers that create jobs and expand the

That could mean requiring every major budget increase to answer five questions: What problem are we solving? How much will it cost taxpayers? What measurable improvement will residents see? What happens if we don't do it? How will Council measure whether it worked? I am proposing creating a "Value for Taxpayers" dashboard For example: Cost per kilometre of road maintained Average pothole repair time Snow-clearing completion time Transit reliability Fire-response performance R

Kitchener doesn't need bigger government. It needs better government, government that builds more homes, fixes infrastructure, keeps neighbourhoods safe, moves people efficiently and respects taxpayers. Kitchener's municipal property-tax rate has increased by approximately 40% cumulatively over the past 15 years, with the largest increases occurring in the last three years and for 2026, the City has proposed a 2.20% increase. 2011–2022: The average annual increase was approxi

Hello Council/ MP's/MPP's, Mayors & Regional Chair Greetings. I hope you are doing well. I would like to bring the following concerns to your attention regarding public safety, infrastructure and healthcare in our community. E-Scooter and E-Bike Safety Concerns As the use of e-scooters and e-bikes continues to grow across the Kitchener-Waterloo Region, I believe it is time to strengthen regulations to improve public safety. I respectfully ask Council to consider the followin

A Safe, Vibrant, Prosperous Downtown for Everyone 1. Executive Summary Downtown Kitchener is at a crossroads. It has strong assets like LRT access, historic buildings, tech offices, arts venues but faces serious challenges: safety concerns, storefront vacancies, homelessness, and declining foot traffic. This policy paper outlines a municipal‑level plan to restore downtown as a safe, thriving economic and cultural hub. 2. The Problem: A Downtown Losing Momentum 2.1 Safety &

Homes People Can Actually Afford 1. Executive summary Kitchener’s housing costs have risen far faster than local wages. Many residents—especially young families, newcomers, and seniors are being priced out or pushed into precarious living situations. This policy paper outlines a municipal‑level plan to increase supply, protect renters, and ensure that growth benefits the people who already live here. 2. The problem: housing out of reach Rapid price and rent increases have out

Building a City That Works Again 1. Executive Summary Kitchener has not implemented a comprehensive job‑creation strategy in more than a decade. The city transitioned from manufacturing to tech, but failed to build the next economic engine. As a result, job growth has plateaued, wages have stagnated, and many residents feel left behind. This policy paper outlines a practical, municipal‑level plan to create high‑quality jobs, attract new industries, support local businesses, a