I grew up in Cape Breton and moved to the Halifax Regional Municipality four decades ago to attend Mount Saint Vincent University. After earning a degree at the Mount, I enjoyed a rewarding career in the non-profit sector, including 25 years leading DASC, a social enterprise that supports adults with intellectual disabilities. I have been a proud resident of District 1 (Waverley-Fall River-Musquodoboit Valley), where I live with my husband, Percy, and our dog, Charlie, for more than 29 years.
It has been a great honour to serve the residents of our district on the Halifax Regional Council since my election in the fall of 2020. In addition to my role as councillor, I have served as Deputy Mayor since being selected by my Council peers last November. I am also part of the North West Community Council and in my capacity as District 1 Councillor, hold positions on the following committees and boards:
• Accessibility Advisory Committee
• Appeals Standing Committee
• Audit and Finance Committee (Vice Chair)
• Canadian Capital Cities Organization
• Environment and Sustainability Committee (Vice Chair)
• Executive Standing Committee
• Grants Committee (Chair)
• Halifax Regional Water Commission (Vice Chair)
• Halifax Partnership
Through my outreach work, I also sit on the Aerotech Community Liaison Community Committee, the Halifax International Airport Authority Advisory Committee, the Goffs Quarry Community Liaison, and Mus-go Rider (ex Officio). And, as a volunteer supporting our community, I share my time with the Fall River Area Lakes Lions Club – Christmas Express,
Keloose, St. Andre Bessette Parish, the Canadian Progress Club Nova, and 100+ Women Who Care Halifax.
When I began my term as Councillor for District 1, the first motion I made at Council was to commit to an artificial turf field at Lockview High School and I am thrilled this is becoming a reality. Throughout the District, many improvements have been made to our parks and recreation areas, speeding and road safety has been made a priority, and I have been successful in accessing funds for all community centres in the District.
What I’ve Achieved for You Since 2020:
• Approval and Funding for an Artificial Turf Field at Lockview High School (completed by fall 2025)
• As a result of my advocacy and motion to Council, a Voluntary Vulnerable Persons Registry has been established
• Construction of a Playground and Water Feature in Middle Musquodoboit
• Increased funding for Summer Inclusion Programs
• The creation of Community Safety Business Unit
• Revision of Gravel Road Program which prioritizes Confederation Avenue
• Have acted as a vigilant and vocal advocate around infrastructure and environmental issues arising from the provincial declaration of Special Planning Areas in Fall River.
• Approval for a long-awaited report on the opportunity to bring Halifax Transit from Perrin Drive along Highway 2 to the Aerotech Connector
• Extensive renovations to parks and courts in Meagher’s Grant, Wellington, Carroll’s Corner, Musquodoboit Rural High, Thompson Drive Park, Beaverbrook Park, Taylor Drive Park, and the Fall River Skate Park
• Advocating for an end to homelessness and safety and dignity for all people
• HalifACT – the most progressive climate change program
• Infrastructure improvements for our green spaces and lake access such as benches and improved boat launch on Lake Thomas, a new dock at Raena June Perry Memorial Park, and new benches at Waverley Green
• Implemented speed reductions in Wellington and on Fall River Road, creating a 30km school area zone
• Cogswell District Project
• Traffic calming throughout the District
• Successfully advocated for a significant reduction in the Local Improvement Charge from Halifax Water for Fall River Road residents
• Connected with and supporting all the nonprofits on District 1 including support for Grant Writing
