North Vancouver shaped me.
ABOUT
I grew up on the North Shore, and it has always felt like home.
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It’s where I learned to ride a bike, spent time on the trails, watched my parents build a small business, and saw how much a community depends on people quietly showing up for one another.
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Today, my wife and I have built our own life here. I’m running for City Council because I care deeply about what North Vancouver becomes next, and I want it to remain a place where people at every stage of life can belong, contribute, and build a future.
Rooted in this community
My family’s North Vancouver story began more than 30 years ago, when my parents ran a small convenience store near Lonsdale and 15th. I learned from them what it means to work hard, care for your neighbours, and give back to the community that gives you a home.
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My mom spent more than 40 years working as a care aide. My wife is a registered nurse. Through them, I’ve seen the dedication behind the public services we depend on, and how difficult it can be for the people who care for our community to afford a life here themselves.
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Those experiences shaped how I see North Vancouver. A city is ultimately about people. The families raising kids, neighbours looking out for one another, seniors hoping to stay close to home, people working shifts, and small businesses trying to build something lasting.
Prepared to serve
As Chair of the City’s Advisory Planning Commission, I spend a lot of time thinking about the choices that shape North Vancouver. Housing, land use, transportation, neighbourhoods, public spaces, and how growth fits into the community around it.
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It has taught me to listen carefully, ask difficult questions, and recognize that good decisions rarely come from looking at only one side of an issue.
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Professionally, I’ve spent nearly two decades working in strategy, finance, and planning. I’ve worked with large budgets, forecasts, performance, risk, and complex decisions where the numbers matter, but so does understanding the people affected by them.
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And I believe good planning includes knowing when to revisit a plan. Circumstances change, and sometimes the right decision is to adjust course. I want City Hall to be clear about what we’re trying to achieve, measure whether it’s working, and be willing to change direction when the evidence tells us we should.
Why I’m running
North Vancouver is growing, and the choices we make over the next few years will shape this city for a long time.
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I want us to build the homes people need while making sure infrastructure and services keep pace. I want neighbourhoods that feel safe, welcoming, green, and connected. And I want a City Hall that brings people into decisions earlier, explains the trade-offs clearly, and follows through on what it promises.
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I’m running because I can contribute something meaningful to that work. A thoughtful approach, strong financial and planning experience, and a genuine desire to listen before making balanced recommendations.
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I’ll do my homework, ask hard questions, stay accessible, and be clear about how I’ve reached a decision. And when something isn’t working, I’ll be willing to say so and help find a better way forward.
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It would be an honour to serve the city that shaped me.