Sarnia-Lambton has been ignored for too long because party politics forces representatives to follow orders from Toronto instead of fighting for what we actually need. Independent politics means decisions are made here, not in a party backroom. I will vote based on what’s best for Sarnia, not what a party tells me to do.

Unlike party politicians, I’m not stuck following one party’s agenda—I can work with anyone to move bills forward if it benefits Sarnia-Lambton. And if it doesn’t? I have no party boss telling me how to vote.

When party loyalty is prioritized over local needs, our community loses. We need leadership that actually listens, challenges bad decisions, and puts people before politics.

We don’t need more “task forces” or long-term promises. We need immediate solutions to get people housed. That means legalizing tiny homes, converting vacant buildings into housing, and stopping bylaws that punish people for being homeless. The housing crisis isn’t complicated—it’s just not being solved because politicians don’t want to disrupt the status quo. Instead of waiting on big developers, we can build cooperative housing models and make it easier for people, not corporations, to create housing.

Healthcare, education, transit—these systems are failing not because they don’t work, but because governments underfund them on purpose to justify privatization. Ford’s government is selling off pieces of our public services to corporations who see healthcare and education as profit streams, not essential rights. I will fight to fully fund public healthcare and schools, oppose privatization, and push for worker-run services that give control back to the people actually providing care and education.

Policing isn’t solving homelessness, addiction, or mental health crises—it’s making them worse. Sarnia’s police budget keeps growing, while services that actually prevent crime—housing, mental health support, and community outreach—are underfunded. Real public safety comes from supporting people before they end up in crisis. We need to fund mental health response teams, youth programs, and housing-first solutions. I believe in a Sarnia where everyone has what they need to be safe—not just those who can afford it.

Ford’s government has handed out billions in corporate subsidies while telling workers to just “work harder.” Meanwhile, wages don’t keep up with rent, jobs are increasingly unstable, and workers are expected to be grateful for survival pay. I support stronger worker protections, real enforcement of labor laws, and policies that encourage cooperative businesses where workers, not CEOs, make decisions. Instead of corporate handouts, Ontario should be funding worker-owned businesses, enforcing fair wages, and giving workers real power over their industries.

Public education is being treated like a budget line instead of an investment in our future. Larger class sizes, fewer teachers, and cuts to student support programs are setting kids up to fail. Meanwhile, the Ford government continues to funnel money into privatization while ignoring the schools that actually serve our communities. A real education plan means funding classrooms properly, ensuring students with special needs get the support they deserve, and paying teachers what they’re worth. Every student deserves the right to learn and thrive—without politicians treating their future as expendable.

Our healthcare system is being intentionally underfunded to justify privatization. Wait times are at crisis levels, emergency rooms are short-staffed, and for many people, a family doctor isn’t even an option anymore. Instead of fixing this, Ford’s government is handing over more of our healthcare to for-profit companies. We need real investments in nurses, doctors, and frontline healthcare, not cuts and backdoor privatization. Everyone in Sarnia-Lambton deserves care that’s accessible, timely, and fully funded—without worrying about who can afford to skip the line.

I believe politics should be about people, not parties—and right now, Sarnia-Lambton is being left behind by a system that puts political loyalty before real representation.

My background is in social services, organizational leadership, and strategic planning. I’ve built and sustained businesses, managed multi-million dollar budgets, and worked hands-on in community organizations. Through that work, I’ve learned that real leadership isn’t about power—it’s about listening, standing up for what matters, and refusing to accept “that’s just the way things are.”

I support workers over corporations, public services over privatization, and accountability over political theatre. I believe in putting local needs before party agendas, making decisions that actually reflect the people who live here—not what’s dictated from Toronto.

I’m not a career politician. I’m not looking for a party job. I’m running because Sarnia-Lambton deserves better than being an afterthought in Queen’s Park.

If elected, I won’t be another name in a party roll call. I’ll be an independent voice fighting for real solutions that work for us.