Connected Issues Require Connected Solutions.
The challenges facing Oshawa are interconnected, and lasting progress comes from bringing people together, listening to residents, and focusing on practical action.
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1. Housing That Works for Everyone
Support a full spectrum of housing options, including geared-to-income, affordable, supportive, non-profit, co-operative, and market housing.
Work with community organizations, housing providers, regional partners, and responsible private-sector builders to create solutions that meet local needs.
Focus on preventing homelessness and helping people remain stably housed.
Recognize that housing solutions must include the services and supports people need to succeed.
2. Safe Communities Through Practical Solutions
Bring together residents, businesses, Durham Region, first responders, health care providers, housing providers and community organizations to address complex challenges instead of working in silos.
Advocate for investments in prevention, mental health care, addiction treatment, supportive housing and early intervention to address issues before they become crises.
Improve transparency and accountability by asking how homelessness funding is being coordinated, where it's being invested, and what outcomes it is achieving for Oshawa residents.
Recognize that compassion and public safety are complementary. Strong communities require both.
3. A Downtown That Works for People
Support local small businesses and encourage year-round activity. Learn more
Build a downtown where people live, work, learn, shop, and spend time.
Bring residents, businesses, educational institutions, cultural organizations, and service providers together to tackle shared challenges.
Support long-term revitalization alongside the events, festivals, and community activities that make downtown vibrant.
4. Accessible, Responsive, and Accountable Government
Be visible, approachable, and available to residents.
Establish a Ward 4 Community Roundtable that brings together residents, businesses, community organizations, and neighbourhood leaders to discuss local priorities and emerging issues.
Ensure residents and local businesses feel heard and included in decision-making.
Make City Hall more transparent, collaborative, and accountable.
5. Responsible Growth and Smart Spending
Support growth that strengthens existing neighbourhoods and prepares for the future.
Make practical, evidence-based decisions that deliver results.
Respect taxpayers while investing in the services and infrastructure people rely on.
Work collaboratively with community partners and other levels of government to maximize resources.
Housing. Safety. Downtown. Accountability. Growth.
Practical solutions for housing, safer communities, a stronger downtown, responsive local government, and responsible growth that works for everyone.