ACCOMPLISHMENTS ON COUNCIL
Taxes
- Voted against increasing your taxes over 40 times
- 2nd lowest property taxes among major cities on the prairies
- Senior’s Tax Deferral Program implemented in 2012
Roads & Sidewalks
- Strong advocate to improve the quality of our roads & sidewalks
- Spending improved from $4.5 Million in 2010 to over $59 Million in 2016
- 233 km of roadwork in Saskatoon this year alone
Police, Crime and Safety
- Almost doubled police budget from $42.7 Million in 2005 to $84.3 Million in 2016
- Crime rates in Saskatoon continue to drop
Finances
- 6 balanced budgets in 6 years
- Maintained AAA credit rating
Waste Water Treatment Plant
- Invested $8 Million to reduce odour by 76%
- Construction underway – to be completed in 2017
North Bridge
- In 2012 I campaigned for a north bridge to alleviate traffic congestion
- The North Commuter Parkway Bridge is under construction and opening in 2018
Transparent & Accountable
- Initiated "recorded votes" on Council so residents can see how their elected officials vote on each issue
- Distributed "Ward 5 Update" brochures regularly to each home
- Accessible in person, and by phone, email, Facebook and website