VOTING PERIOD: OCTOBER 16–26, 2026
Voting begins Friday, October 16, and continues through Election Day on Monday, October 26, 2026.
Make your voice heard. Every vote matters!
Accomplishments
A mayor’s accomplishments are measured not only by the projects completed, but by the positive impact those achievements have on the lives of residents.
Through strong leadership, fiscal responsibility, and a commitment to collaboration, a successful mayor helps strengthen local infrastructure, supports economic growth, enhances public safety, protects green spaces, and invests in programs that improve the quality of life for everyone. By bringing people together, listening to the community, and turning vision into action, a mayor leaves a lasting legacy of progress, trust, and a stronger, more vibrant community for future generations.
Here are just a few connected to key
Pillars & Priorities identified in my 2022 mayoral campaign:
The members of Council, Town Personnel, the Business Community and the Volunteer Community have all worked very hard over this
past term (2022 to 2026), to overcome post-pandemic challenges and achieve a number of key successes & milestones.
A Robust Post-Pandemic Recovery
- A comprehensive Strategic Priorities work plan focusing on community safety, traffic congestion reduction, healthcare enhancement and economic development was endorsed.
- Support for local Entrepreneurs was expanded including launching a free Business Plan Bootcamp to support and scale BWG startups and small businesses.
- The Holland Street Transformation progressed with long-awaited revitalization plans to redesign and modernize the Holland Street Corridor.
- BWG re-established a new Dog Park.
- Southlake Health has officially launched plans to establish a new Advanced Care Centre in BWG.
Affordable Housing Opportunity
- Growth and Housing Targets have remained on track exceeding municipal growth targets with hundreds of annual housing starts, planning approvals and thousands of construction inspections managed through a streamlined corporate reorganization.
- BWG secured up to $94.8 million through a joint federal-provincial initiative to slash development charges by up to 76%, lowering homebuilding costs by up to $36,500 and driving housing affordability.
Work To Eliminate Traffic Congestion & Improve Safety
- BWG implemented & then extended its partnership with Argo’s electric, app-based Smart Routing™ on-demand transit system following greatly reduced operating costs, strong ridership growth and the negotiation of significant provincial funding ($4.1 Million).
- BWG increased operational funding for the South Simcoe Police Service and initiated local traffic-calming measures, including a new Red-Light Camera program at high-risk intersections.
- BWG successfully executed the Urban Roads Project to replace aging water mains, expand local transit capabilities and rehabilitate major roadways, curbs and sidewalks.
Employment Land Development
- Efforts were advanced with the Employment Land Strategy to balance the residential and industrial-commercial tax base by opening and rezoning vital commercial and industrial employment lands & this included significant efforts to advance hydro supply.
Leveraging Federal & Provincial Funding Opportunities
- Approx. $125 million dollars in external funding from the other levels of government to benefit the residents & families of this community instead of another.
PLUS:
A significant number of other smaller initiatives/successes in areas important to the community based upon the input & needs of residents and the key participation of Council, Town Personnel, the Business Community & the Volunteer Community.
It is a privilege to serve as “Your Voice on Council”