Stittsville is home.
It’s where I’m raising my girls. It’s where we’ve built our lives, spending time in our neighbourhood and getting to know the people around us. That sense of connection, along with our parks, trails, and green space, is a big part of why we chose to live here.
It’s also why the changes we’re seeing matter.
Over the last few months, I’ve been out knocking on doors and talking with neighbours across Stittsville. I also shared a community survey to hear from more residents. The feedback has been pretty consistent. People love living here, but there’s growing concern about how quickly things are changing and whether we’re keeping up.
Nearly 70% of respondents said growth is happening too quickly and infrastructure is not keeping pace. That lines up closely with what I’m hearing at the door.
You can see it in everyday ways. More development along Hazeldean Road. Traffic that feels heavier than it used to. Sidewalks that don’t always connect. Recreation programs that fill up almost immediately. As more families move in, services are starting to feel stretched.
At the same time, people were clear about what they want to protect.
I heard a lot about our wetlands and trail networks. I heard about wanting a stronger Main Street with vibrant local shops, businesses, and spaces for the community to gather.. I heard about the need for better access to healthcare closer to home. There’s a real desire to see growth handled in a way that keeps Stittsville feeling like Stittsville.
That’s a big part of why I decided to run.
I’ve spent the last eight years working at City Hall, both in traffic services and in councillors’ offices, including right here in Stittsville. I’ve worked directly with residents to sort through issues, push for improvements, and navigate a system that isn’t always easy to deal with.
That experience has given me a clear understanding of how City Hall works and how to move things forward when something isn’t working.
For me, this is not just about policy.
As a mom, I think about what this community will look like as my daughters grow up. Whether they will be able to safely get around their neighbourhood. Whether the parks and programs families rely on will keep up. Whether we will still have the green space and sense of community that brought so many of us here in the first place.
Those are the kinds of things that guide how I think about this role.
We need to do a better job of lining up growth with the infrastructure and services that support it. That includes roads, transit, recreation, and day to day services people rely on.
We need to keep improving safety on our streets in ways that reflect what residents are actually experiencing.
We need to protect the green space and natural areas that people consistently tell me they value.
And just as importantly, we need to make sure residents feel heard and supported. That means clear communication, being accessible, and following through.
This isn’t about big promises. It’s about doing the work, being responsive, and making sure Stittsville’s priorities are represented at City Hall.
I’m running because I’ve seen how the system works, I’ve helped residents navigate it, and I believe I can be a strong, practical voice for this community.
Stittsville has something special. My goal is to help make sure we keep it that way as we grow.