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.  

The strongest power a mayor has is the ability to collaborate.  I believe the use of strong mayor powers is anti-democratic, and I have been a vocal opponent of the introduction of this American-style partisan city governance structure.

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.