While On Council
Continued owning and operating small businesses as well as running a home.
Council Appointments
Deputy Mayor for January and July of 2017-2025.
Board, Committee & Association Appointments:
Emergency Advisory Committee
Council Remuneration Committee
Family and Community Support Services Advisory Board (FCSS)
Sub-Committee of FCSS: Community Safety Advisory Committee
Naming Committee
Sub-Committee of PRC: Grant Application Committee
Traffic Advisory Committee
Youth Council Committee
Student Activities and Tours
COVID-19 Measures Escalation Committee
COVID-19 Governance Team
Economic Support & Recovery Task Force
Accomplishments & Ongoing Work:
Council chambers upgrades to enable live streaming of council meetings making it available for all to watch:
https://www.leducrep.com/news/local-news/council-approves-technology-upgrades-for-chambers
E-Newsletter to Keep residents up to date:
https://www.leduc.ca/news/city-launches-e-newsletter-distribute-news-and-important-updates
New Construction Interactive Map to Keep Residents Informed:
Community reporting is now available at Leduc residents’ fingertips
North Telford Rehabilitation Project:
https://www.leducrep.com/2018/06/08/north-telford-changes-will-improve-neighbourhood-says-mayor
https://www.leducrep.com/news/local-news/north-telford-repairs-set-to-be-completed-in-spring
AVPA Changes -
https://www.leducrep.com/news/local-news/city-petitioning-for-changes-to-avpa
65th Ave Interchange Project:
https://www.leduc.ca/news/city-projects-drive-growth-and-economic-development
https://www.leduc.ca/news/province-and-city-break-ground-65th-avenue-interchange-project
https://www.leducrep.com/news/local-news/city-hopes-for-65-ave-construction-to-start-in-fall
https://www.leducrep.com/news/local-news/province-announces-funding-for-65-ave-interchange
Transit:
https://www.leduc.ca/news/city-lowers-cost-ride-lats
https://www.leducrep.com/news/local-news/city-council-approves-on-demand-transit
https://www.leducrep.com/news/local-news/city-offering-free-transit-to-students
https://www.leduc.ca/news/demand-transit-now-service
https://www.leduc.ca/news/city-leduc-invests-route-747-easier-travel
https://www.leduc.ca/news/leduc-transit-celebrates-one-million-rides
https://www.leduc.ca/news/leduc-transit-expands-demand-services
Removed Photo Radar:
https://www.leducrep.com/news/local-news/city-focusing-on-in-person-traffic-enforcement
https://www.leduc.ca/news/leduc-city-council-votes-halt-automated-traffic-enforcement
Maximum noise limits now apply to all vehicles in Leduc
https://www.leduc.ca/news/maximum-noise-limits-now-apply-all-vehicles-leduc
Reduced speed limits are now in effect
https://www.leduc.ca/news/reduced-speed-limits-are-now-effect-0
Added Pedestrian Flashers Throughout the Community, Including the advanced Tech to allow for safe crossing on Hiway 39:
https://www.leduc.ca/news/leduc%E2%80%99s-new-crosswalk-technology-among-first-its-kind-canada
Building for the Future with Leduc’s Housing Strategy
https://www.leduc.ca/news/building-future-leduc%E2%80%99s-housing-strategy
https://www.yourchamber.ca/list/member/telford-mews-at-leduc-village-christenson-communities-11834
https://www.leducrep.com/news/local-news/linsford-gardens-opens-phase-2-of-housing-project
https://www.leducrep.com/news/local-news/grand-opening-held-for-linsford-gardens
https://www.leducrep.com/news/local-news/two-habitat-for-humanity-homes-break-ground-in-leduc
https://www.leducrep.com/news/local-news/construction-underway-on-new-habitat-for-humanity-homes
https://www.leduc.ca/news/city-announces-partnership-build-affordable-housing-options
https://www.leducrep.com/news/local-news/council-looks-at-funding-homelessness-strategy
City of Leduc dedicates additional resources to support vulnerable population
https://www.leduc.ca/news/progress-update-enhanced-support-services-vulnerable-population https://www.leduc.ca/news/city-leduc-dedicates-additional-resources-support-vulnerable-population https://www.leduc.ca/news/supports-unhoused-and-vulnerable-population
Supporting Local Businesses:
https://www.leducrep.com/news/local-news/telus-expanding-purefibre-network-in-leduc
https://www.leduc.ca/news/new-interchange-drives-investment-creates-jobs
https://www.leduc.ca/news/city-announces-e-commerce-support-local-small-businesses
https://www.leducrep.com/news/local-news/city-campaign-promotes-supporting-local
https://www.leducrep.com/news/local-news/city-offering-support-for-small-businesses
https://www.leducrep.com/news/local-news/city-provides-additional-support-to-local-businesses
https://www.leducrep.com/news/local-news/council-waives-fees-for-patio-use-expands-use
https://www.leduc.ca/news/city-announces-e-commerce-support-local-small-businesses
https://www.leducrep.com/news/local-news/city-offering-support-for-small-businesses
Community Engagement in person and virtually with town halls during the pandemic:
https://www.leducrep.com/news/local-news/city-councillors-engage-with-community
Arts, Culture and Heritage:
https://www.leduc.ca/news/city-leduc-recommits-reconciliaction-0
https://leduc.ca/news/strengthening-ties-indigenous-groups
https://www.leduc.ca/news/city-hosts-indigenous-leaders-relationship-building
https://www.leducrep.com/news/local-news/maclab-centre-introducing-virtual-programming
https://www.leduc.ca/news/new-maclab-centre-rental-pricing-approach-enhances-support-local-groups
https://www.leduc.ca/farm-woman
https://www.leduc.ca/news/preservation-progress-dr-woods-house-museum
https://www.leducrep.com/news/local-news/leduc-arts-foundry-opening-new-arts-centre-at-the-lrc
Environmental Initiatives:
https://www.leduc.ca/news/city-introduces-smart-technology-detect-waste-contaminants
https://www.leduc.ca/news/clean-energy-improvement-program-now-open
https://www.leduc.ca/news/city-leduc-plant-20000-trees-part-2-billion-trees-program https://www.leducrep.com/news/local-news/new-protective-services-building-include-solar-panels
https://www.leducrep.com/news/local-news/city-adds-electric-zamboni-to-fleet
https://www.leduc.ca/cleanenergyimprovementprogram
https://www.leduc.ca/news/leduc-takes-steps-reduce-carbon-footprint
https://www.leduc.ca/news/2023environmentalprogressreport
https://www.leduc.ca/news/growing-urban-agriculture-leduc
https://www.leduc.ca/news/leduc-committed-environmental-stewardship-another-10-years
Grade 6 Mock Council In-Person & Virtually:
https://www.leducrep.com/news/local-news/mock-council-moves-online
https://www.leducrep.com/news/local-news/mock-council-may-see-100-per-cent-attendance
Creation of The Youth Council:
https://www.instagram.com/leducyouthcouncil/
https://www.leducrep.com/news/local-news/city-looking-for-youth-council-applicants
West Campus:
https://www.leducrep.com/news/local-news/new-leduc-high-school-expected-to-be-complete-in-2024
New School Resource Officer joins Leduc elementary schools
https://www.leduc.ca/news/new-school-resource-officer-joins-leduc-elementary-schools
Inclusive Playground at Willow Park opens to the public
https://www.leduc.ca/news/inclusive-playground-willow-park-opens-public
Golf Course - Ensuring that green space stays green and is used in the winter as well:
https://www.leducrep.com/news/local-news/winter-wilderness-centre-coming-to-city
Deer Valley New Entrance Sign and Community Gardens:
https://www.leduc.ca/construction-projects/west-community-garden-and-parking-lot
Telford Lake Multiway Completion:
https://www.leducrep.com/news/local-news/city-completes-final-phase-of-telford-lake-mulitway
Regional Partnerships (Shared Equipment, Rec Center and Eco Station with Leduc County and Beaumont):
https://www.leduc.ca/ecostation
https://www.leducrep.com/news/local-news/eco-station-recognized-with-provincial-award
https://www.leduc.ca/news/upgraded-eco-station-home-net-zero-solar-panel-array-0
Deer Valley off-leash dog park process: (wil be larger this summer at same location in 2024)
https://www.leduc.ca/news/city-leduc-will-open-pilot-seasonal-leash-dog-park-summer
https://www.leduc.ca/news/residents-support-deer-valley-leash-dog-park-0
Leduc to Host 2025 Alberta 55 Plus Summer Games
https://www.leduc.ca/news/leduc-host-2025-alberta-55-plus-summer-games
And much more, but these were the highlights of what was important for me to share with you.
Charities and Non-Profits That Council Supports Through the Budget For Ongoing Support & Grants:
Black Gold Citizens on Patrol
Leduc Arts Foundry
Leduc & District Country Club
Leduc & District Food Bank
Leduc & District Emergency Shelter Association (HUB)
Leduc & Victim Services
Leduc Community Living Association
St. Vincent de Paul
Santa’s Helpers Society
Leduc LINX
Family Violence Prevention Team
Rise Up Society Alberta
AB Legacy Dev. Society - Grain Elevator
Alberta Dairy Congress & Trade Show Society
Black Gold Rodeo & Exhibition Association
Leduc & District Historical Society
Leduc 4-H Beef Club
Leduc Art Club
Leduc Drama Society
Leduc Happy Homesteaders
Leduc Riggers Jr. B Hockey Club
Leduc Track Club
Royal Canadian Legion Br. 108
Canadian Energy Museum
Leduc Female Hockey Association
Leduc Seniors Centre
Triton Competitive Swim Society
West Antique Society
Parkinsons Association of Alberta
United Community Resource Collaboration
Harmlessness Initiative
And various other hosting grants for different groups in the Leduc area.
If you are an individual or organization looking for assistance please visit: https://www.leduc.ca/get-involved/community-group-assistance
Here are a few videos of what we have been up to on council, to view more visit: https://www.youtube.com/user/CityofLeduc/videos