Ward 3 includes Breslau, Maryhill, Bloomingdale, Conestogo, Winterbourne, West Montrose and the surrounding rural areas.
Each community has its own character, history and priorities. I don't think representing Ward 3 means treating every community exactly the same — it means listening carefully, understanding what matters in each area, and making sure those perspectives are represented when Council makes decisions.
Some communities are growing quickly. Others are dealing with long-standing concerns around roads, traffic, services and infrastructure. Rural residents have different needs again. Jump to your community below, or read what I'm hearing across the whole ward.
Breslau · Maryhill · Bloomingdale · Conestogo · Winterbourne · West Montrose · Rural Ward 3
Official Township of Woolwich ward boundary map. Ward 3 is shown in purple.
Themes that come up everywhere — even when the details differ
Across these issues, my approach is consistent: understand the facts, understand the financial impact, and make decisions based on what will serve residents well over the long term.
Growth that keeps pace with infrastructure
Ward 3 is changing, particularly in Breslau. Housing, roads, recreation, transportation and local amenities need to be planned together — I want us looking ahead instead of continually trying to catch up.
Roads, traffic and safety
Whether it's congestion in growing neighbourhoods, speeding on rural roads, or pedestrian and cyclist safety — residents shouldn't have to become experts in jurisdiction to have a legitimate concern followed up.
Recreation and community spaces
Our parks, trails, community centres and recreation facilities need planning for future needs while also maintaining the facilities residents already use.
Services and amenities
Council can't dictate where a business locates, but our planning decisions can preserve opportunities and create the conditions for investment.
Listening first, everywhere in Ward 3
Breslau
Planning for the community Breslau is becoming
Breslau has changed enormously over the last decade, and that growth is expected to continue. I've lived here for about 10 years and watched new neighbourhoods arrive alongside growing pressure on roads, recreation, transportation and local amenities. I want to keep pushing for better transit options, realistic long-term facility planning, and infrastructure that can support the community Breslau is becoming.
Back to communitiesMaryhill
Following through on practical local concerns
Maryhill has a strong community identity, and its needs can look different from rapidly growing Breslau. Roads, drainage, traffic and local infrastructure are the practical issues that affect residents' day-to-day lives — the Township's current work on drainage and sump-pump connections is one example. These aren't always the largest line items in a budget, but that doesn't make them unimportant. I want Maryhill residents to know that when they raise a concern, it gets followed through, not just acknowledged.
Back to communitiesBloomingdale
Making road and pedestrian safety a priority
Bloomingdale has a strong community identity, and the concern I hear most clearly from residents is road and pedestrian safety. Speeding, traffic and the safety of people walking through the village have a real impact on daily life. These concerns deserve more than acknowledgement — a careful look at the highest-risk areas, what could make a meaningful difference, and how improvements get funded. I want to hear directly from residents about the streets and intersections that concern them most, and make sure those concerns are followed through.
Back to communitiesConestogo
Protecting community character while keeping people connected
Conestogo has a distinct identity, and roads, bridges and traffic can have an outsized effect on daily life in a smaller community. Current bridge and road work is a reminder of how infrastructure decisions affect connectivity across the village, including how residents move between neighbourhoods and surrounding rural roads. The challenge is maintaining the infrastructure people rely on while respecting the character that makes Conestogo unique — and giving residents a real voice when those decisions are made.
Back to communitiesWinterbourne
Keeping a small rural community connected
Winterbourne's roads and bridge connections are a practical part of everyday life. The closure of the Peel Street Bridge has affected how people cross the Grand River, including residents travelling on foot, by bicycle, horse and buggy, and to nearby farms and markets. Pedestrian safety matters too — residents have flagged Peel Street, Letson Drive, Scotch Line Road and Lundy Road as walking routes needing safer separation from traffic. I want decisions about roads, bridges and safety here to reflect how people actually move through this rural community.
Back to communitiesWest Montrose
Protecting what makes West Montrose distinctive
West Montrose is shaped by the Grand River, surrounding farmland and the historic Covered Bridge — a landmark that's both part of the community's identity and a working transportation connection. That creates a real balance: safe, practical connections for residents alongside the heritage and rural character that make the area unique. I want West Montrose residents to have a meaningful voice whenever decisions about roads, heritage or infrastructure could affect that balance.
Back to communitiesRural Ward 3
Representation doesn't stop at the settlement boundary
Ward 3 also includes a large rural area, where the issues look different from those in subdivisions or village centres. Road maintenance, drainage, agricultural operations and access to Township services all need a rural lens. I want rural residents to know they have someone they can call, someone who follows up, and someone who understands that a Township decision looks different from a rural road than from a growing subdivision.
Back to communitiesEveryone deserves to feel heard and represented
I don't think a councillor's job is to show up only when there's a vote. It means being accessible. It means asking questions when something doesn't make sense. It means following up when a resident raises an issue — and being willing to explain a decision, even when not everyone agrees with it.
Ward 3 is diverse, and I don't expect everyone in it to have the same priorities or the same opinions. But I do think everyone deserves to feel heard and represented. That's the standard I would set for myself as your councillor.
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