No Mayor can move a city forward alone. Progress requires a Council that can work together, City staff who have clear direction, and strong relationships with the organizations and governments whose cooperation Sarnia needs.

As Mayor, I will bring people together around clear priorities and practical solutions. I will work respectfully with Council and City staff, rebuild productive relationships with community partners, and strengthen collaboration with the Sarnia Police Service, Lambton County, neighbouring municipalities, Indigenous communities, local organizations, industry, labour, and our provincial and federal representatives.

Strong leadership is not about taking credit for every idea. It is about creating the conditions for good ideas to move forward, resolving disagreements constructively, and holding everyone—including the Mayor—accountable for results.

“Sarnia has strong industrial roots—but the next generation economy will require diversification, talent retention, and modern investment readiness.”

Policies / focus:

• Faster, clearer investment processes
• Support for industrial growth AND emerging sectors
• Talent attraction and retention
• Better coordination between industry, education, and city planning

“Housing is not just a residential issue—it affects workforce, affordability, families, and the city’s future.”

Policies / focus:

• Faster approvals
• Mix of housing types
• Workforce housing
• Intensification where appropriate
• Smart neighbourhood growth

"Strong communities are built when decisions are transparent, informed, and focused on the long-term interests of residents."

Policies / focus:

• Transparent decision-making
• Fiscal responsibility
• Meaningful public engagement
• Respectful, collaborative leadership
• Clear priorities and measurable results

“People want a city they’re proud to stay in, invest in, and raise families in.”

Policies / focus:

• Waterfront
• Downtown
• Neighbourhood vibrancy
• Parks/trails/public spaces
• Safety and cleanliness

“Sarnia cannot simply manage the present—we need to prepare for the next 10–20 years.”

Policies / focus:

• Infrastructure readiness
• Economic transition
• Talent competition
• Regional collaboration
• Long-term planning