Where you live is one thing. Where your roots are is another.
I have been asked about running for Ward 9 when I do not currently reside within the ward.
I want to address that openly.
One thing I bring to Ward 9 that cannot be duplicated is a lifelong connection and commitment to the City of Brandon. I was born and raised in Ward 9 and have spent 58 years living and working in this city. Brandon isn’t simply a place I want to represent; it is the community that has shaped my life. I have a personal connection to its history, its growth, its challenges and its future.
That experience, combined with my work background and nearly 20 years of advocating for residents, gives me a perspective that I believe is unique.
During those years, I have watched our city grow and change. I understand that decisions made around the council table affect not only individual neighborhoods but the entire city.
My decision to run in Ward 9 is about representing the people who live there and ensuring their voices, concerns and priorities are heard at City Hall.
I don’t believe effective representation is determined solely by a home address. It is determined by your understanding of the community, your willingness to listen, your ability to ask the difficult questions and, most importantly, your commitment to getting things done.
My roots are in Ward 9, my commitment is to Brandon, and my priority is representing the residents who put their trust in me.