my Platform
St. Albert is one of the best cities in Canada. Keeping it that way requires good governance, investment, intentional planning, & community engagement.
Below you’ll find some statements about what I think makes for a great St. Albert. They are, for a lack of a better description, a set of guiding principles.
As we get closer to the election, I’ll be rolling out more specific platform positions on everything from traffic lights to infill development and everything in between.
In the meantime I’m most interested in hearing what is important to you. I’m out door-knocking getting a sense of what your priorities are. What do YOU love about this city? What can we do even better? I hope to meet you out on the campaign trail but if I miss you, I’d love to hear from you!
1. A safe, People-Centred, Livable City
A vibrant community celebrates culture, recreation, and opportunities to connect with our neighbours. We must cultivate opportunities for residents to come together, celebrate, and enjoy St. Albert’s rich community spirit.
Community Safety
One of the hallmarks of St. Albert. This means investment in more than just policing. This means getting to know your neighbours. It means block parties, investment in social supports, youth mentorship, well-lit and well maintained public spaces, support for community events, and thoughtful urban planning.
Inclusivity
We are all treaty people and I’ve always known St. Albert to be a welcoming and inclusive community. St. Albert must continue to build on that foundation ensuring everyone feels a true sense of belonging regardless of age, ability, culture, or identity. That means creating spaces where diversity is celebrated, voices are heard, and barriers are removed. It also means meaningful partnership with First Nations & Métis communities, recognizing our shared history, and working toward reconciliation.
Recreational Opportunities for All
From swimming to pickleball and everything in between, we need to ensure access to quality facilities and programs that promote healthy, active lifestyles. As the recreation landscape continues to evolve, this will require new and creative approaches. But it’s not just about access—we must also take pride in our municipal spaces by investing in upkeep and improvements to revitalize facilities that have been overlooked.
Vibrant Cultural Scene
Support arts, culture, and heritage all of which bring the city to life and reflect the history and creativity of our city.
Community Events
Promote events that bring people together, fostering a sense of community and belonging in St. Albert.
Neighbourhood Design
Great neighbourhoods are places where people feel a sense of belonging. They bring together homes, schools, parks, and local businesses in ways that encourage community. This requires thoughtful design that takes into consideration walkability, school sites, a balanced housing mix, trail connections, traffic, and required amenity spaces.
A Vibrant City Centre
We have a good foundation to build on, but progress has been too slow. City council must make this a priority—expanding residential density, revitalizing key areas, and embracing more creative solutions to support innovation and growth downtown.
2. A Prosperous & Resilient St. Albert
St. Albert is at its best when residents and businesses can thrive and prosper.
Value for Tax Dollars
St. Albert has a strong reputation for high-quality municipal services. We need to ensure we’re prioritizing core services and maintaining the high standards residents expect while keeping affordability in mind. It’s essential that tax dollars are spent wisely, focusing on efficiency and delivering real value to taxpayers. By focusing on essentials and exploring innovative ways to deliver core services, we can ensure St. Albert has a solid fiscal foundation for years to come.
Supporting Entrepreneurs
Running a business is tough, and entrepreneurs shouldn’t be burdened with unnecessary costs or regulations. Instead, they need support to grow and thrive. St. Albert must ensure we have the right spaces and infrastructure to attract new businesses, creating employment opportunities for residents and expanding the city’s tax base. While the big box stores and chain restaurants have their place, we should be doing what we can to foster local home grown businesses and a renewed focus on economic development and tourism should be a priority.
Affordable Housing for All Stages of Life
St. Albert needs to support diverse housing options so that residents of all ages, from young families to seniors, can call St. Albert home. At the same time, we need to ensure that the city stays within its role and advocates for the provincial and federal government to fulfill their housing responsibilities. We must also ensure that as we increase housing diversity, we maintain the character of our community. Increasing density is important for affordability and it must be done in a way that doesn’t compromise the quality of neighbourhoods residents have come to expect.
3. Environmental Stewardship
Situated between Big Lake and River Lot 56, St. Albert has an undeniable connection to nature. We’re a ‘Tree City of the World,’ home to one of the few remaining urban white spruce stands, and our Red Willow park system is the envy of the region.
Green Spaces for All
It is the number one thing you’ve told me that you love about St. Albert. We have a beautiful city and we need to be doing everything we can to protect and enhance our parks and green spaces. This means completing a contiguous trail system on both sides of the river, ensuring seamless connections to all new neighbourhoods, and prioritizing park maintenance.
Protect our Watershed
‘Mistahi Sakahikan’ means Big Lake in Cree. This area has been a meeting point for thousands of years and we need to take steps to safeguard the sensitive Sturgeon River watershed for future generations.
Sustainable Development
St. Albert is smack in the middle of some of the best agricultural land in the world and yet we are facing unprecedented growth. We need to balance growth with a strong commitment to sustainability and responsible land use.