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What's Next?

The Path Ahead

Shortly after the 2021 Election, a Request for Decision came before Council. As a new Councillor, I needed time to digest and fully understand it. I studied the Agenda Package and gathered additional information. Still uncertain, I turned to a trusted community leader who reminded me: stay true to your values and those of your community—difficult decisions are inevitable, but integrity matters.

Although specific priorities and key actions will continue to evolve through ongoing community engagement in the months leading up to the election, I have returned to the three key values and six guiding principles that framed my election campaign in 2021 because they frame what I believe to be important as a community leader. Together, these core values and guiding principles form the lens that I look through when weighing every council decision.

CORE VALUES

Value People

The people are the heartbeat of a community and it is the role of an elected official to represent and serve their community.

Build Community

All residents should feel a sense of connectedness to their community and see themselves reflected in the community around them. Decisions made at council should reflect this core value.

Lead Ethically

Ethical leaders seek out opportunities to engage with their community, provide transparency in their decision making, and are accountable to those that they serve.

GUIDING PRINCIPLES

Responsible Governance

Elected officials are accountable to the residents of their community. Fiscal responsibility and good stewardship of community assets are non-negotiable and are necessary for building trust with the community.

Transparent Decision Making

The decision making process should be open and transparent and must be made based on the needs of the community, not based on political or personal ideology.

Community Engagement

Residents play an important role in the decision making process. It is critical that the community is actively engaged in decisions that will affect their lives.

Authentic Relationships

The best way to understand the needs of a community, is to spend time with the people who reside there. Council members need to actively pursue opportunities to build relationships with the people that they serve.

Regional Collaboration

Residents living in the Tri-Municipal Region benefit from cross-region collaboration. This work needs to continue, we are stronger when we work together!

Community Wellbeing

Community wellbeing refers to the conditions that are necessary for local residents to fulfill their potential. Public infrastructure, human connectedness, and equity are all critical components of a healthy community.

KEY PRIORITIES

FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY

Priority #1: Continued evaluation of income streams and expenditures to ensure residents are receiving full value for their tax dollars.

Priority #2: Continue to prioritize reserve transfers where appropriate to help minimize future tax increases.

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Priority #1: Continued implementation of the Highway Development Strategy, including the development of the North Business Park.

Priority #2: Continued support of the Old Town South Redevelopment Plan, including future phases of the Recreation Centre.

Priority #3: Continued support of resident owned businesses by promoting opportunities to "think local" and "buy local".

Priority #4: Continue to build on the collaborative service delivery framework that has been established within the tri-municipal region.

Priority #5: Evaluate the need for, and the feasibility of a regional performing arts venue that could host theater productions, musical performances, dance festivals, and recitals.

MAINTAINING A SAFE COMMUNITY

Priority #1: Continue to support the maintenance, improvement, and installation of sidewalks, trails, and roadways to ensure safe, viable transportation corridors throughout the town.

Priority #2: Improve community safety through the continued installation of pedestrian crossing lights and pedestrian barriers in key areas.

Priority #3: Continued engagement with Policing and Protective Service organizations to ensure the needs of Stony Plain and our residents are being met. This includes a review the 10 year crime statistics report that I have asked the RCMP to prepare for council. This report is expected to be received later this year.

Priority #4: Ensure natural areas within the Town are maintained in a manner that would minimize loss in a fire event.

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

Priority #1: Remain connected and involved in the community by responding promptly to resident inquiries, providing timely updates on key decisions, and regularly attending community activities and events.

Priority #2: Increase resident engagement through the expansion of the "Meet Your Town Council" program to include activities and events beyond mid-summer Thursdays.

Priority #3: Continue to prioritize youth as valued members of the community. This includes an evaluation of current activities, feedback gained through youth engagement, and the identification of next steps. This report is set to come before council later this year.