Fiscal responsibility.
Sustainable growth.
Building a future in Oak Bay means making thoughtful decisions today — protecting what makes our community special while planning responsibly for what comes next.
My prioritiesOak Bay deserves careful stewardship of its finances, thoughtful planning for growth, and decisions that consider both today's residents and the community we are building for tomorrow.
Since 2022, Oak Bay property taxes have increased significantly, outpacing both changes in housing values and the rate of inflation. My focus is on accountability, prudence, and ensuring taxpayer dollars are spent carefully. Council should prioritize essential services, value for taxpayers, and responsible long-term planning, while avoiding spending that is not clearly justified by the needs of the community.
Make responsible use of public funds, maintain a clear focus on value for taxpayers, and approach spending with discipline and accountability.
Plan for growth thoughtfully, balancing the long-term needs of the community with the character, infrastructure, and livability that make Oak Bay home.
Maintain what we have and invest strategically in the roads, sidewalks, drainage, parks, public buildings, and other infrastructure Oak Bay depends on.
Protect the quality of life, amenities, and community character that make Oak Bay a great place to live and raise a family.
One of my main priorities on Council will be opposing the province’s Bill 44, which mandates that Oak Bay build 664 new housing units by 2028. This top down approach threatens the character of our neighbourhoods, puts pressure on our infrastructure and services, and undermines local decision making. I will work to protect Oak Bay’s unique community, ensure growth happens in the right places, and keep council focused on the priorities that matter most to residents.
Oak Bay has important infrastructure needs, and taxpayers expect Council to address them. But those needs should be met with careful planning, clear priorities, and responsible financial management. Council should focus on maintaining essential infrastructure and services, while ensuring major spending decisions are justified by measurable community needs and value for taxpayers.
The 2026–2030 financial plan proposes approximately $219 million in capital spending, with more than $100 million identified for debt financing. That is a significant commitment for a municipality the size of Oak Bay.
I believe Council should put essential infrastructure, public safety, roads, water and sewer systems, and maintaining existing municipal assets ahead of major discretionary projects. Projects such as the proposed Carnarvon Park redevelopment should be carefully evaluated against their cost, alternatives, and the additional burden placed on taxpayers.
Oak Bay can invest in its future without treating every proposed project as an obligation. I will advocate for disciplined capital planning, greater scrutiny of discretionary spending, and a clear focus on getting the greatest value possible from every taxpayer dollar.
I support safe cycling and practical improvements to transportation in Oak Bay, but I am opposed to the proposed $8 million bike lane project, particularly the use of permanent concrete dividers.
I do not believe these concrete barriers are necessary to create safer cycling infrastructure. They are an expensive design choice that permanently changes how our existing road space can be used. Oak Bay should be able to improve cycling safety without unnecessarily sacrificing parking, road flexibility or emergency access.
Major infrastructure projects should be practical, proportionate and designed around the needs of the entire community, not simply the needs of one mode of transportation.
I'm 37 years old and the father of three, with a fourth on the way. Oak Bay is where I see my family's future, and that gives me a personal stake in making sure our community remains a great place to live for years to come.
I previously worked in financial services, where I developed an appreciation for accountability, disciplined decision-making, and understanding the numbers behind a decision.
I am an ecommerce business owner and independent contractor, with hands on experience building and managing successful online businesses. My work involves managing budgets and helping businesses deliver profitable revenue and sustainable growth.
That experience has taught me the importance of understanding the numbers, making disciplined decisions, managing resources carefully, and focusing on results. I believe those same principles are important when managing public dollars and making long term decisions for Oak Bay.
I want to bring that perspective to the decisions facing our community.
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