The Journey to Councillor District 10
Voting Has Begun
The voting has begun! Online and telephone voting is underway until October 14th. If you prefer to vote in person the advance polls are open
How to Decide on a Candidate
With electronic voting set to begin on Tuesday, it’s decision time for voters. And with so many candidates running, District 10 voters have a lot
Blue Mountain Survey Responses
I support ongoing efforts to conserve land at Blue Mountain-Birch Cove Lakes for public recreation. I grew up playing in the woods that once surrounded
Meet the Candidate
With election day just 3 weeks away and online voting starting in 10 days–the heat is on! I’ve been canvassing, answering questionnaires, doing interviews and
Salvation Army’s Fairview Citadel
I recently had the pleasure of meeting Captain Brent Haas, pastor at the Salvation Army’s Fairview Citadel. He showed me around the building at 50
New Housing Development plan at Kearney Lake
While going door to door in Rockingham I’ve heard concerns about a new housing development being planned at Kearney Lake. The plan is for at
Sign Removal – High Winds Expected
Over the weekend my dedicated sign crew collected all my lawn signs and took down most of the larger signs. All remaining signs will be
Annapolis Produce in Fairview
Yesterday I dropped by Annapolis Produce in Fairview, run by Ashton Grant and Renee Crant. Ashton told me she grew up in Fairview and has
Hard Working Sign Crew
My hard-working sign crew will be out again in District 10 this weekend. Unfortunately they’ll be working in reverse this time. The HRM elections office
Blue Mountain-Birch Cove Lakes
Blue Mountain-Birch Cove Lakes is a large wilderness area that stretches from Bayers Lake Industrial Park to Kearney Lake and beyond. As the names suggest
Protecting Wilderness Areas
I’ve worked in conservation and I support protecting near-urban wilderness areas like Blue Mountain-Birch Cove Lakes in HRM. Conservation has huge benefits: space for outdoor
Rockingham United Church
I’d been noticing all the roof work going on at Rockingham United Church over the summer. Yesterday I was excited to see the first solar
Clayton Park Shelter
I came across an unusual-looking shelter the other day while taking a short cut in Clayton Park. When I looked under the tarp, I saw
New Signs Going Up
My new signs are bigger, bolder and they have my mugshot on them! The first one was installed yesterday in Clayton Park near Lacewood and
Rockingham Library
I’m meeting some great people in District 10 who really care about their community. One of my supporters is local author, history buff, bon vivant
Lack of Affordable Housing in Halifax
Many residents in District 10 tell me they are concerned about the lack of affordable housing in Halifax. Yesterday I attended the Fight for $15
Mainland Common Off-Leash Park
Yesterday evening I went to a local park I’ve been hearing about from District 10 residents but hadn’t visited: the Mainland Common Off-Leash Park. Some
Meeting Sherry and Mohammed
District 10 stretches from the 102 in Fairview to Kearney Lake. Even in such a large district, with 7 candidates running, we are bound to
Keshen Goodman Library Reno
While talking to residents yesterday, I met one of our wonderful Halifax librarians. She usually works downtown but also fills in at Keshen Goodman Library
Canvassing in Rockingham
While canvassing in Rockingham yesterday I spoke to a crossing guard about the hazards of her job. She told me about the verbal abuse she
Upgrades to Dutch Village Road
Residents of Fairview have been telling me they enjoy how central their neighbourhood is to many amenities. They are looking forward to upgrades to Dutch
District 10 School Issues
The big day is here! Sadly some schools in District 10 like Duc d’Anville have had to take space away from playgrounds and sports fields
School Safety in District 10
Many people in District 10 tell me they are concerned about the safety of children because of the high volume and speed of traffic in
Clear Cutting Older Forest
I was speaking to District 10 residents surrounding MSVU yesterday. They are still very disappointed the older forest surrounding their homes was clearcut right up