I want to work on these issues. I will bring knowledge, technical awareness, and a good understanding of environmental sustainability, community, and social issues to the council table gained through my extensive enviromental consulting experience, my academic background, from my active participation in my neighbourhood association and community issues, my active participation in projects in the city, from my extensive experience in public hearings before Kelowna city council, and my numerous interactions with city staff and council over several years. I understand how the city council works. I will be able to ask the right questions and make sure we have environmental/climate change, social, and infrastructure impact assessments when we are making decisons. I will work on policies that will increase public participation and will listen to the public.