No, I won't endorse specific candidates. A mayoral candidate should not attempt to create a slate of preferred councillors. That's not good governance. I encourage every voter to be informed about the many candidates—their values, experience, and skills—and ask them meaningful questions. Then align your vote accordingly.

Only 14 cities in Canada have a AAA credit rating. Guelph is one of them. I intend to keep it that way.  As Chair of Corporate Services from 2022 through 2026, I am incredibly proud that we achieved and maintained this rating during a global recession. Sound fiscal management of an $800+ million budget comes from challenging the status quo and continous improvement. I support value audits and service reviews, and have voted in favour of recommendations that make us lean and high performing.

In my current position as a manager in Ancilliary Services at the U of Guelph, my role brings in $55+ million in revenue annually, I have met targets every year, and have come in under budget on expenses every single year of my career.

We are a city for everyone. We've been a university town since 1874. We welcome students, families, seniors, newcomers. That's who we are. 

Many people don't know that the university accounts for over $2 billion annually in economic benefit and is our city's second largest employer. We accommodate that kind of outstanding contribution. 

The key to tackling "town and gown" issues is building a relationship of trust and open communication.  As an alumna, I intend to strengthen that relationship even more. We are partners, not service providers.

Currently, my average work week is 60+ hours working two jobs. If elected, I will be leaving my job at the university and dedicating myself full time to the role of being mayor. This is an all-in commitment to lead Guelph for the next four years.

I've been a working mom juggling four kids, two jobs, elder care, graduate school and community service work for decades. This is who I am.

I voted to freeze the mayor's compensation at the current level.  

I believe the use of strong mayor powers is anti-democratic, and I have been a vocal opponent since day one. The strongest power a mayor has is the ability to collaborate. 

However, in Ontario there are some legally required acts that must be done using strong mayor legislation—such as tabling the budget. So a mayoral candidate cannot say they will never use strong mayor powers. However, before exercising such acts, I am committed to consultation with the community and council. When I table the "Mayor's Budget," it will be the People's Budget.