These are the commitments I’ll work tirelessly to deliver. They respond directly to what I’ve heard from you - the residents of Sydenham. Together, we’ll build a stronger, fairer, and more vibrant community for all.
Because our streets and parks should be vibrant, safe places where every resident feels valued and connected.
"As a parent, I know how important safe sidewalks and accessible parks are for families like mine - and for seniors and people with disabilities who deserve to move around our neighbourhoods safely and independently."
Create and protect a dedicated fund to accelerate repair of sidewalks, potholes, and roads, with a clear maintenance schedule and public progress tracking.
Expand winter snow removal services to ensure sidewalks and bus stops are cleared promptly for safe passage.
Implement a multi-year traffic calming strategy prioritizing school zones, parks, and high pedestrian traffic areas - using speed bumps, enhanced signage, and raised crosswalks.
Partner with environmental groups to plant a minimum of 100 new trees annually, protect the existing tree canopy, and upgrade public parks for accessibility and multi-use.
Collaborate with Kingston Police on developing a community-oriented policing model that integrates officers with social workers and mental health professionals to properly support vulnerable groups.
Launch neighbourhood initiatives that promote positive relations between students, long-term residents, and families - including community events and co-existence education.
Reduce pedestrian-related accidents and traffic complaints Aim to achieve a significant reduction - targeting 25% or more - within four years in pedestrian-related accidents and traffic complaints, supported by data-driven safety improvements and community programs. This will include establishing a clear baseline year for accurate measurement.
Expand urban tree canopyWork toward increasing the urban tree canopy by planting at least 100 trees annually, with progress tracked and publicly reported each year over four years.
Host community engagement eventsHost at least two purposeful community engagement events annually, focusing on neighborhood relations, co-existence, conflict resolution, and beautification projects to strengthen community cohesion.
Publish annual resident satisfaction reportsLeverage municipal survey tools to monitor and publicly share resident satisfaction on safety and environmental quality annually, ensuring transparency and community involvement.
Protecting Sydenham's heritage while expanding safe, affordable, and well-maintained housing for students, families, and long-term residents alike.
Advocate zoning reforms and incentives to enable tiny houses and prefabricated housing options in designated zones outside Sydenham's historic core.
Increase City inspection resources for rental properties to enforce compliance with safety, maintenance, and cleanliness standards.
Collaborate with heritage authorities to draft and enforce design guidelines that safeguard Sydenham's limestone heritage in new developments.
Continue partnerships with Queen's University and community organizations to enhance tenant education and housing support services.
Promote sustainable housing construction practices that reduce environmental impact and improve energy efficiency.
Increase affordable housing stockSupport increasing the supply of affordable housing units by approximately 15% within four years through zoning reforms and strategic partnerships with developers and community groups.
Improve rental property complianceStrive for continuous, measurable annual decreases in rental property violations by expanding inspection capacity and engaging landlords proactively to maintain safe and clean housing conditions.
Provide tenant-landlord educationFacilitate a minimum of two tenant-landlord education workshops yearly, increasing awareness of rights and responsibilities in the rental market.
Ensure heritage guideline adherenceCollaborate with heritage authorities and community stakeholders to promote compliance with local heritage and design guidelines, supporting efforts to preserve Sydenham’s limestone heritage and unique neighborhood character through ongoing monitoring and consultation.
Compassionate, practical action on homelessness, food security, and downtown vitality - because no one in Sydenham should be left behind.
Expand compassionate homelessness outreach and mental health services that restore dignity and safety for our most vulnerable residents.
Explore innovative food security solutions - including mobile app–based community grocery programs - to expand affordable access to nutritious food.
Revitalize downtown Kingston by actively supporting local businesses through procurement, promotion, and reducing unnecessary administrative burdens.
Build strong collaboration between Queen's University, City Hall, and residents to jointly tackle shared challenges in housing, transit, and neighbourhood quality of life.
Publish annual outreach reportsPublish an annual outreach report summarizing the number of individuals connected to shelter, mental health, and food support services, in collaboration with social service providers.
Launch innovative food initiativesLaunch a community grocery pilot within two years—an innovative, not-for-profit initiative featuring a mobile app for ordering and a centralized warehouse for distribution, eliminating the need for a physical storefront to minimize costs—and expand existing programs to increase access to affordable, nutritious food.
Support downtown business growthMonitor and promote downtown business vitality by tracking new and closed businesses yearly, targeting a sustainable net positive growth of 10-15% over four years.
Formalize Queen’s partnershipEstablish a formal Queen’s-City-Community working group during the first term that includes meaningful community and stakeholder voices to address shared challenges in housing, transit, and neighborhood quality.
Open budgets, fair bylaws, genuine engagement, and a City Hall that reflects the full diversity of Sydenham's community.
Publish detailed annual budget reports that clearly outline expenditures, planned projects, and their alignment with community priorities.
Form resident budget advisory committees to review and provide meaningful input on municipal spending decisions.
Standardize and publicize bylaw enforcement procedures, ensuring consistency and fairness across all neighbourhoods.
Initiate recruitment efforts and training programs to improve diversity and cultural competence among City Hall staff and elected officials.
Expand resident engagement tools - online surveys, interactive platforms, and dedicated neighbourhood liaisons - to deepen community involvement in decision-making.
Communicate Council decisions and planning updates regularly in plain language via multiple channels to improve transparency.
Publish comprehensive annual reportsCommit to annually publishing detailed fiscal and governance performance reports that provide transparency and accountability to Sydenham residents.
Maintain high resident satisfaction on bylaw fairnessMaintain or improve resident satisfaction with bylaw enforcement fairness, aiming for at least 75% satisfaction through accessible, inclusive annual surveys.
Champion LGBTQ+ inclusion and supportSet clear, measurable diversity and inclusion targets for City Hall leadership - including gender, ethnicity, and newcomer representation - with publicly reported progress and accountability over two election cycles.
Set and report diversity goalsTrack and publish year-over-year growth in resident engagement, aiming to increase participation by at least 10% annually across online, in-person, and hybrid engagement channels.
Increase resident engagement participationTrack and routinely publish year-over-year growth in resident engagement, with a goal of achieving at least 10% annual increase via multiple outreach channels.
These aren't just promises - they're commitments with numbers attached. If I'm elected, check back here to see how I'm doing.
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