Vote Monday, October 26, 2026 — Aurora Town Council, Ward 4
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A record of results

Sixteen years. Some of the highlights.

Listening to residents and turning those concerns into action — from managing growth and protecting our community to investing in infrastructure and making responsible use of your tax dollars. What follows is a selection, not the full list.

Delivering for Ward 4

Ward 4 Traffic safety

New traffic signals at Kaleia Avenue and Butternut Ridge Trail

Worked with the Mayor and York Region to deliver traffic signals residents had been requesting, making the area safer for drivers, pedestrians and families.

Ward 4 Parkland

Secured 28 acres of new parkland

Recognizing the shortage of parkland in Ward 4, championed the Town's acquisition of 28 acres for future park use — securing long-term green and recreational space for a growing community.

Ward 4 Mobility

Multi-use path along Yonge Street

Supported a connection for pedestrians and cyclists that makes the community safer, more accessible and better linked together.

Ward 4 Sport

Artificial turf multi-sport field at Sheppard's Bush

Helped move forward a new high-quality facility, expanding opportunities for residents and community sport organizations.

Protecting your tax dollars

Town-wide Finance

Re-established the Finance Advisory Committee

Led the effort to re-establish the Finance Advisory Committee and strengthen the Town's financial oversight — identifying efficiencies, improving the budget process, supporting long-term capital planning and reviewing key fiscal policies. This work has helped keep tax increases lower over the past two terms while rebuilding the Town's reserves to a healthy level and strengthening Aurora's long-term financial stability.

Managing growth and protecting our community

Provincial Planning reform

Co-Chaired the Ontario Municipal Board Working Group

Brought together more than 100 municipalities to press for changes giving communities a stronger voice in planning decisions.

Ward 4 Development

Worked with residents on development applications

Sat down with neighbourhoods facing development in their area, listened to the concerns, and advocated for development that respects established communities.

Investing in Aurora

Town-wide Recreation

A new gymnasium at the Aurora Recreational Complex

Played a key role in advancing the addition of a new gymnasium to expand recreational opportunities and ensure our community facilities keep pace with the needs of residents.

Town-wide Downtown

Moved downtown revitalization from concept toward implementation

Developed and co-presented the motion that advanced the revitalization of Aurora's downtown, including plans for the Cultural Precinct and Town Square.

Town-wide Economy

Community Improvement Plan for the Yonge Street corridor

Encouraged a plan that creates incentives for private investment, redevelopment and economic activity along Yonge Street.

Town-wide Sport

Aurora's first Sport Plan

Brought forward a long-term framework for quality sport programs, community partnerships, public engagement and sport investment across Aurora.

Town-wide Infrastructure

Supported the facilities a growing town needs

Central York Fire Station, Hallmark baseball diamonds, the Aurora Operations Centre, the Aurora Family Leisure Complex expansion and a multi-purpose artificial turf field.

Town-wide Renewable energy

Initiated two solar MicroFIT projects

Generated revenue for the Town while supporting future environmental initiatives.

Some of the work I'm most proud of never makes a headline.

  • Helping a resident navigate Town Hall and get an answer.
  • Working with a neighbourhood on development, traffic or safety.
  • Helping local businesses when construction affects their operations.
  • Listening, following up, and making sure voices are heard.

That is what being a local Councillor means to me — being accessible, responsive, and working every day to make our community better.