Let's be honest

Because the only way to make change is by getting involved.  So who would you be voting for if you chose Kathy Flett? 

A political representative who is:

Focused, firm, and fair. 

Focused on common sense solutions to the challenges we face. 

For example, in our Ward, 'traffic calming' projects have gotten out of hand.  For those with low profile vehicles, the chances of 'bottoming out' on the speed bumps is real. Buses and bigger vehicles have a terrible time navigating the narrow passages, particularly while turning. And all the meridians can be frustrating. We should be connecting neighborhoods and improving traffic flow, not creating barriers between us.  

Another challenge is affordable housing. First, we need to define 'affordable'. Then we have to come up with a solution that is affordable for everyone. Remember, taxes make up any financial shortfall with these projects and there is only one taxpayer, us.  

Firm about spending. 

Speaking of taxes, with the increase cost of living, watching our property taxes go up every year does not build consumer confidence. If our personal and business budgets need to tighten, so should our local government's. One way to help make that happen is by getting back to basics. Let municipalities take care of our own matters while letting the other two levels of government be responsible for theirs. Let's talk about what our municipal property tax dollars are supposed to be paying for verses what they actually are.   

Which brings us to looking at changes coming to how our First Responders are funded. We need an approach that is pragmatic and grounded in common sense. It may require 'outside the box thinking', and that's ok. In fact, that is often where the best ideas are found! 

Fair about listening to ALL residents. 

As a specialized municipality, we have to balance urban and rural needs alike. I have watched rural and urban residents come together on matters before council and their collective voices completely dismissed.  As far as I could tell, politics came before people and that needs to come to an end. Conversations will help make that happen.