Thoughts from the doorstep

A lot of the conversations I have with residents come back to the same thing. People want the basics done well. They want roads that are safe to drive on. Sidewalks that are cleared properly. Snow clearing they can count on. Parks that are clean and safe. Garbage collection that works. Recreation facilities that families can actually use. These are not flashy issues, but they matter. They affect people every day. When a road is full of potholes, people notice. When snow clear

One thing I keep hearing from residents is that people want better value for their tax dollars. That does not mean people expect everything to be free. Most people understand that city services cost money. Roads need to be fixed. Snow needs to be cleared. Parks need to be looked after. Recreation facilities need to be maintained. But people want to know their money is being spent carefully. At the doors, I hear this a lot. Some people are worried about tax increases. Some are

One thing I hear often from residents is that people want City Hall to listen. Not just after decisions are made. Before. People know they will not get everything they want on every issue. That is not what they are asking for. They just want to know their concerns were heard, taken seriously, and considered before a decision was made. At the doors, I have heard from residents who feel disconnected from City Hall. Some feel like decisions are already made before the public has