Can we handle our alcohol?

  One of my most compelling bodies of work that one may not connect to a municipal councillor is in the area of alcohol. I inherited the role of the chair of the Substance Misuse Prevention Committee, SMPC, at its inception over 6 years ago when I was a school...
On Youth and Tragedy

On Youth and Tragedy

I have to admit that after the election the usual activities of politics and the lead up to Christmas took over my life and I was remiss in returning to my website until now (mid-February). However, I did find great satisfaction in the area of blogging and answering...

Bylaws and Water

I received a request for clarification from a local home owner, and thought I would share my answers here on my blog. 1) curious what you mean by update by-laws – does this concern the recent upset by local by-laws personnel and interpretation of current bylaws?...

Cycling Coalition Questions

Questions from Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows Chapter,  Vancouver Area Cycling Coalition 1. What modes of transportation do you normally use within your community and within Metro Vancouver? I drive my car, ride my bike and walk in my community. If I go into Vancouver I...

Albion: Worth The Weight

It is safe to say that during the election my activities increase to the point I am guaranteed at least a five pound weight loss, due to the amount of meals I forego to get out the door and onto the campaign trail. If you think this is not a good thing, it simply...