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- Born in Welland, raised her family here and has lived in urban and rural parts of Ward 5.
- Her campaign emphasizes the needs of established neighbourhoods, growing communities and rural areas within the ward.
Education and credentials
- Urban Geography degree from Western University and an Urban and Environmental Studies certificate from Brock University.
- PROSCI Certified Change Practitioner.
- Completed professional governance training.
Work and leadership experience
- More than 30 years working with municipalities in Ontario and across Canada on service improvement, accountability and transparency.
Municipal and public-service record
- Member of the City’s Heritage Advisory Committee.
Committee and community service
- Serves on the Heritage Advisory Committee, whose listed appointments run until November 14, 2026.
- President of MISA Canada and past president of MISA Ontario.
- Served as president of the Cooks Mills community group.
Reasons for running and priorities
- She calls for residents to be informed early and heard respectfully during decision-making.
Published commitments
- She proposes testing major spending for need, affordability and benefit to residents.
- She proposes balancing development with protection of Welland’s quality of life.
Budget and financial experience
- Her proposed spending test considers need, affordability and benefit to residents.
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