Its a great question, and, given my whole thing is built on knowing you and not me its a tough one to answer.
I believe that municipal politics has never been more important, more impactful, and more essential to help navigate the period of uncertainity that we are living through.
We are at an inflection point.
Local government can no longer function as the caretaker or gatekeeper but must engage with our community, to be the catalyst to inspire agency, allowing the people to take action and enact change.
Its a time to get serious, to be bold, to be ambitious.
And that’s what I am.
Look, my story is complex, but, frankly, very Canadian.
I’m an immigrant to this country.
My experience has been shaped by 1st and 2nd generation Canadian’s.
I’ve worked for my family, I’ve worked for myself, I’ve worked with you.
I’ve explored the depths of addiction and risen up to maintain 11 years of sobriety.
I know what its like to raise a young family in the face of ever rising costs.
I know what its like to feel let down after working so hard to get ahead in education and work experience.
I know what its like to feel like the world is against you.
But I also know what it takes to turn that around, to find it within yourself to give everything one more chance.
To be relentless in challenging yourself, listening, learning, innovating.
To not simply accept what is, but to find a way to what it could be.
Its time to be bold, to be innovative, to accept where we and look forward to where we want to be.
My first challenge?
Well that’s simple, that’s gaining your trust to believe that we can do this together.
