The Plan

A plan laid out by political candidates should not be generic, it should be straight forward and easy for citizens to access and understand. The goal of this page is to do just that. My plan if elected is laid out below. It is based on five central pillars of what an effective government should look like. It is simple, practical and straight to the point. No excuses!

Fiscal Responsibility:

Begin with zero-based budgeting. What this means is. All programs and departments funded by the city of Edmonton will undergo a full audit. These programs will need to provide documentation proving why they need the funding that is being requested, as opposed to simply funding without knowing.
Stop spending the taxpayers money on projects that the majority of people do not want. Example would be bike lanes, calming measures, etc.

Lowering Taxes:

Cut unnecessary spending first: Review every city program and cancel or shrink ones that don’t benefit most residents.
Stop Spending Money We Don’t Have. As of 2024, the City of Edmonton carries $6.35 billion in debt. By cutting spending on projects that aren’t essential—like costly bike lanes—and performing a full audit of all city programs, we can focus the budget on what truly matters. This approach prioritizes core services, eliminates waste, and allows us to lower taxes, effectively returning excess spending back to the people of Edmonton.

Fix Snow and Ice Removal: How: Rebid and renegotiate private snow removal contracts so companies get paid for results, not just hours worked. Set strict standards with penalties for poor performance. Why: A 2022 audit showed millions wasted while roads stayed icy. Paying for results means taxpayers get real value.
Cut City Hall Red Tape: How: Put all permits, licenses, and applications online in one simple system with guaranteed timelines (ex: 10 business days). If deadlines aren’t met, fees drop. Why: Edmonton’s online building permit system already sped up approvals — expanding it saves money and allows projects to finish on time.
Improve Transit Reliability: How: Shift funding from costly expansion projects to better bus frequency, LRT security, and maintenance. Use real-time tracking to keep service on schedule. Why: Riders often complain about late buses and unsafe LRT stations. Better reliability and safety will boost ridership and reduce costly car traffic.
Fix Potholes Properly: How: Move from “temporary patching” to long-lasting road repairs with performance-based contracts for paving companies. Inspect work before payment. Why: Edmonton spends millions filling the same potholes every year. Durable repairs mean safer roads and lower long-term costs.

Open and Accessible Government:

Decisions regarding significant projects and city spending should first go to a consultation of the people for approval. 13 city councillors should not be making lasting decisions for over a million Edmontonians without their consultation first.
City budgets, council expense claims and spending should be readily available and accessible for all citizens to view and ridicule.
Councillor attendance and voting records should be fully transparent and easy to access. Currently, councillors are absent an average of 16% of the time. Imagine being absent from work that often—how would your employer or colleagues react? Edmonton residents deserve the same level of accountability from their elected officials.

Increase Public Safety:

Increasing public safety is simple. We need more police presence in areas such as downtown and LRT stations. In 2022 your current city council voted in favour of defunding the police by $11 Million Dollars, which the chief of police directly warned would affect response times and police presence. My plan is to provide more funding to the police to allow for the hiring of more officers and increase patrol in high crime areas.
In addition to the solution above, homelessness is an issue also contributing to our poor safety in the city. My plan is to propose a city bylaw making homelessness prohibited. The punishment for violating this bylaw would give the option to receive a fine or forced rehabilitation. This will allow us to treat the homeless population for some of the issues they face and keep our streets safe and clean. Additionally, we can work with the province and local business to incentivize the hiring of rehabilitated individuals. This will also create a clear pathway for the homeless to reintegrate as contributing members of society.