August 15, 2010 Yesterday, I posted a detailed platform highlighting where I stand and why I stand there on a number of key issues in the ward and in the city. These have come after a lot of conversations, consultations, research, and thought. One of the things I have heard a lot from residents about […]
Reflections from the Campaign Trail
August 8, 2010 Four months ago today, I filed my nomination papers and began working hard to become your voice from Ward 6 on City Council. Since then, I have been knocking on doors all across the ward, talking to hundreds of people about how they think the City is doing on the issues that […]
Think Globally and Act Locally
July 21, 2010 Last weekend, between the delicious Rib and Craft Beer Festival and the sensational UpTown Waterloo Jazz Festival, I was able to stop into the Fair Trade Fair in the Waterloo Public Square. The event was organized by the University of Waterloo chapter of Engineers Without Borders and provided all who walked by […]
Ignite Waterloo and the Next Governor General
July 9, 2010 I spent Wednesday night at The Museum with the 250 other people attending the third Ignite Waterloo. The event asks speakers to “Enlighten us, but do it quickly”, giving them five minutes and slides that advance automatically every 15 seconds to share their knowledge and passion. Speakers shared their insights about listening, […]
Council Avoids Setting a Vision for Northdale
June 8, 2010 Last night was one of those nights that remind all of us what local democracy looks like. For nearly four hours, delegations of individuals and organizations spoke to Waterloo City Council about what their hopes and visions were for the area between our universities, which is commonly called the Northdale neighbourhood. While […]
The Queen and Waterloo
May 22, 2010 The news that the Queen will be coming to Waterloo Region in July has been splashed across the front pages recently, which is appropriate right before this long-weekend named after her great-great-grandmother, Queen Victoria. In particular, Queen Elizabeth II will be here after Canada Day to visit RIM, which is representative of […]
Stand Up for Mental Health
May 10, 2010 This past week was National Mental Health Week, and with a number of events taking place both in our community and across the country, I was happy to participate in a few local events. It was an opportunity for residents to see into the shadows and understand better the lives that are […]
Waterloo Inclusion Forum
April 20, 2010 Last Friday, I attended the third annual Community Action Forum, hosted by the Social Planning Council of Kitchener-Waterloo and sponsored by the Mayor. These are open space meetings where participants create the agenda around a broad theme, facilitate the break-out groups, and generally allow the side conversations usually reserved for coffee breaks […]
Nomination Papers
April 9, 2010 This morning I filed my nomination papers at the Clerk’s office in Waterloo City Hall, confirming what I have heard described by some colleagues and friends as the worst kept secret in the city. I have said repeatedly that I expect to do a lot of listening during this campaign, and that […]