My approach is grounded in listening to residents, understanding their everyday concerns, and focusing on prevention before challenges become crises. Through my professional work with individuals, couples, children, and families, I have seen how affordability, mental health, social isolation, family stress, and limited opportunities for youth can affect the well-being of an entire community.
I believe local government works best when it listens to different perspectives, collaborates with community organizations and residents, and focuses on practical solutions. My priorities include supporting strong families, creating opportunities for youth, promoting community well-being and safety, encouraging responsible growth, and ensuring that people from different backgrounds feel heard and included.
If elected, I would bring a prevention-focused and collaborative perspective to Council. I would listen carefully, ask questions, consider evidence and community needs, and work with others toward practical and responsible decisions for Chilliwack’s future.