What do you know about Port Moody's budget, and what changes would you propose?
"I would look at trying to ensure we have a budget that maintains our services and that starts planning so decisions going forward are growing the tax base and not relying so much on residential taxes."
What issues will the Evergreen Line bring (good or bad) and how should those be handled?
"I don't think it will bring a huge increase in crime, however we have to make plans in advance to anticipate things that could happen. Traffic congestion will be alleviated but what I'm hoping is to not have a SkyTrain that takes people out of Port Moody in the morning and brings them back at night. We have to look at development that allows people to work and live here."
What does Port Moody's "small-town charm" mean to you, and specify how you would preserve it.
"There's something about Port Moody - the closeness to nature as well as the unique boutiques we have. We can encourage small businesses, walkability is important, having a proximity to nature, being able to walk to public transportation, not having to rely entirely on cars. So as we develop, we need to keep that vision in mind and approve those that reflect that idea."
What large infrastructure/capital project do you think Port Moody should build next?
"I'm not going to give pre-approval for anything. We need to develop projects that will provide employment. I would like to see us bringing industry here, more businesses related to the arts. We should look at employment beyond retail, employment that's in the arts."
Name two other top issues facing the city, and how you would tackle them.
"We need support for small businesses. I really want to have a city where we can all afford to live, and that means jobs that allow people to live here. I'd like to see Rocky Point [Park] extended, more parks, trails and bicycle trails, things that attract people to Port Moody and allow us to be distinctive from our neighbours."
