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Serving The Community
It has been an honour to serve the residents of Ward 4 over the past term. I’ve had the privilege of meeting thousands of neighbours, listening to your concerns, and working hard to deliver results for our community. I’m proud of what we’ve accomplished together and invite you to learn more about our priorities, and vision for the next four years as we continue building a stronger Ward 4 together.
A Strong Record of Service
Ten plus years of dedicated service, strong advocacy, and a commitment to putting Ward 4 residents first.
Delivering Results for Ward 4
Working hard to turn community priorities into meaningful improvements across our ward.
Building on Our Progress
With your support, we can build on what we’ve accomplished and continue moving Ward 4 forward together.
Building on Progress - My Priorities
ROAD SAFETY
PARKS & PLAYGROUNDS
PARKS & PLAYGROUNDS
Safer streets and safer neighbourhoods.
Mississauga has continued advancing Vision Zero through traffic calming, safer crossings and speed management. I will keep advocating for practical road-safety improvements around schools, neighbourhood streets—making it safer for everyone to walk, cycle and drive.
PARKS & PLAYGROUNDS
PARKS & PLAYGROUNDS
PARKS & PLAYGROUNDS
Investing in the places where our community comes together. Our parks and outdoor spaces are at the heart of our community. I will continue championing investment in modern, accessible parks, playgrounds, trails and family amenities that residents of all ages can enjoy.
TRANSIT
PARKS & PLAYGROUNDS
PUBLIC WORKS
Better connections for a growing community. With major transit investments underway, I will continue working to improve local connections, expand reliable service and ensure transportation keeps pace with our growing community.
PUBLIC WORKS
RECREATION & CULTURE
PUBLIC WORKS
Maintaining the infrastructure residents rely on. Strong infrastructure keeps our communities safe and moving. I will continue advocating for responsible investment in roads, sidewalks, stormwater, and winter maintenance—keeping our neighbourhoods safe, accessible and well maintained.
RECREATION & CULTURE
RECREATION & CULTURE
RECREATION & CULTURE
Building a community where people can live, play and connect. Investing in recreation, libraries, arts, culture and community spaces means creating more opportunities for families, youth, seniors and residents of all ages to connect, participate and thrive.
CRIME PREVENTION
RECREATION & CULTURE
RECREATION & CULTURE
Supporting safer, stronger and more connected neighbourhoods. Community safety requires continued action and investment. I will support practical measures, stronger enforcement and partnerships that help residents feel safe in their homes, businesses, parks and public spaces.
Introducing New Initiatives
Bringing Practical Solutions to Our Parks
Making parks more family-friendly and accessible with a new Porta-Potties in Parks Pilot Program. The proposal I brought forward would add temporary washroom facilities at select parks, providing greater comfort and convenience for families, seniors, children, and residents.
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Expanded Winter Maintenance
Successfully brought forward the motion to expand winter maintenance, including the new windrow clearing program. City-wide sidewalk clearing is also now occurring, making winter travel safer, easier, and more accessible for residents, seniors, and families.
Supporting Healthy Active Living
Sports Partnership with Peel District School Board
Delivered a shared-use sport court partnership with the Peel District School Board at Valley’s Sr. Public School, creating two basketball courts, floor hockey, and three pickleball courts. The co-funded, co-owned courts are now opened to the public as of this Fall 2026.
Zonta Meadows Park Redevelopment
Zonta Meadows Park’s redevelopment includes an all-wheels facility, 1.5 basketball courts, tennis and pickleball courts, a spray pad, accessible playground, fitness trail, leash-free dog park, community garden, washroom, public art, green space and picnic areas. The existing 7-v-7 soccer field will remain. Construction began in spring 2025, with substantial completion expected this Fall 2026.
Upgrading Community Spaces
YMCA, City of Mississauga, and Oxford Properties announce future home of the Mississauga YMCA in Square One District development
Helped retain 'the Y' as a community space in the heart of our downtown. It will continue to serve as a hub where families connect, children grow, and people of all ages stay active and supported. With over 12 million annual visits to the city's recreation facilities, investing in community-building spaces remains a priority, and seeing this project come to fruition is a highly welcomed milestone.
Mississauga Valley Community Centre and Library Redevelopment
Excited to spearhead the redevelopment of the Mississauga Valley Community Centre and Library, with the population of Mississauga's downtown preparing to double by 2041. The City is redeveloping existing lands and facilities to meet this intense growth, with this large recreational hub soon to be transformed into a highly efficient, urbanized community centre designed to optimize and support local housing priorities.
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