Strong Vacancy Tax

London must get rid of the massive amount of vacant building growing in our city by creating a strong Vacancy tax.

This will act as an incentive for property owners to utilize or sell vacant properties and as an additional source of income for London.

This additional income can be used to buy public housing units to lower rental costs and/or to prevent further property tax increases.

Expand Community Outreach And Support Team

over 80% of 911 calls are for mental health and drugs. The COAST (Community Outreach and Support Team) team is currently only 4 teams of 2 (1 officer and 1 clinician) however they are responding to nearly 25% of the 911 calls. Additionally currently 97% of these calls resolve at the scene rather than using other resources like going through the arrest process or a hospital visit.

I would fight to have 8 more teams added so they can professionally handle the massive amount of mental health and drug calls that flood our 911 operators. This will also unshackle officers to focus on fighting criminal offenders.

Listen to Experts

No politician can be an expert on everything so it is important to trust and rely on people who deal with these issues every day. I will work with frontline workers and experts to tackle complex issues.

I have always been someone that needs to be taught by another person. I’m not spectacular at learning from a video or book but in person I learn quickly. This has made me seek out countless amazing people who are experts in a wide range of fields. This skill and network will make finding and working with experts much easier for myself.

Municipalities do not have a say in many things that affect your life but that doesn’t mean politicians shouldn’t work to help their constituents overcome other obstacles.

When no one is coming to save you, you can save yourself by working together with your neighbours, co-workers and, community members. You and your fellow Londoners can make our city great! I will work to make it possible for you to gain the tools, skills, and confidence to improve your living conditions!

When we take on issues as a collective we are much more effective than when we take them on alone!