10/15/2026
My Grandpa is one of my biggest inspirations to make a positive difference for people in our community.
When I first told him that I was going to run for Nanaimo City Council, he told me: βdonβt forget about seniors.β I promised him that I wouldnβt.
When I worked in the constituency offices of two federal Members of Parliament (MPs), as well as a BC Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) and Cabinet Minister, I encountered far too often seniors who were living in their cars, because they are living on a single-fixed income, and the cost of living has out-paced their pensions, such as CPP, OAS, GIS and CPP-Disability.
Itβs not right.
People deserve to know that when they work hard all their lives that they can have a warm place to call home and retire with dignity.
I will never forget about Nanaimoβs seniors, and as your Nanaimo City Councillor I will act with urgency to build public and affordable homes for seniors and all residents of our community.
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