Why Meadus?
Experience. Work ethic. A record of getting things done.
Maple Ridge needs councillors who understand City Hall, respect taxpayers and are prepared to ask the hard questions. I’ve done the job before, and I know where we can do better.
See My RecordProven Leadership
I’ve done more than talk about change.
During my previous term on Maple Ridge Council, I helped move important community priorities forward.
- Advanced Maple Ridge's Community Social Safety Initiative
- Supported Community Safety Officers and a coordinated local response
- Advanced employment lands, business growth and local jobs
- Delivered parks, recreation and neighbourhood investments
- Secured land for future community park space
4 Years
On Council
Municipal + Provincial + Federal
Government Experience
Private-Sector
Business Experience
What Changes With Meadus
Before City Hall asks you for more, it should prove it has done more with what it already has.
Put Every Dollar Under the Microscope
Launch a comprehensive Taxpayer Value Review of City spending, contracts, consultants, programs and duplication.
Before increasing taxes, City Hall should show taxpayers where it looked for savings first.
Reduce Pressure on Property Taxes
My goal is to reduce the tax burden by finding savings, growing the commercial tax base and challenging unnecessary spending before approving additional tax increases.
Fight for Maple Ridge’s Fair Share
Refocus existing City resources toward intergovernmental relations, grants and investment, building stronger relationships with provincial and federal governments and bringing more outside funding into Maple Ridge.
Less government promotion. More government relations.
Grow the Tax Base, Not Just the Tax Rate
Attract new employers, support existing businesses and create more local jobs.
More commercial investment means new revenue for City services without continually putting the burden on homeowners and renters.
I Show Up.
Public service means doing the work.
- Come prepared and do the homework before major votes
- Ask difficult questions when the numbers don't add up
- Be accessible to residents between elections
- Measure results, not announcements
- Vote independently based on what makes sense for Maple Ridge
Perfect Council attendance during my four-year term.
Experience at every level.
City Hall
Former Maple Ridge City Councillor
Understands municipal budgets, bylaws, development and how Council decisions are actually made.
Senior Government
Federal and provincial government experience
Understands how other levels of government operate and how Maple Ridge can build stronger relationships to secure funding and support.
Business
Private-sector business and financial-sector experience
Understands that budgets have limits, investment matters and every dollar has to produce value.
That means no learning curve, and no excuse for not asking the right questions from day one.
No Learning Curve.
No Blank Cheques. No Party Line.
Experience. Accountability. Common Sense.