My 2026 Priorities

Residents should feel safe walking, driving, cycling and raising their families in every Port Coquitlam neighbourhood. That means safer crossings and school zones, addressing speeding concerns, filling gaps in the sidewalk network and keeping roads, parks and public spaces well maintained. It also means ensuring police, fire and bylaw services have the resources needed to respond effectively as the community grows.

• •Improve crossings, school-zone safety and sidewalks
• •Review residential speed limits where speeding and pedestrian safety are concerns, including consideration of 30 km/h on appropriate local streets
• •Support consistent speed enforcement and targeted traffic calming where needed
• •Add pedestrian-activated flashing beacons at appropriate unsignalized crosswalks near schools, shopping areas and other high-risk locations
• •Continue advocating for an annual city-wide safety review to identify and correct hazards, including obstructed sight lines at stop signs caused by vegetation, parked vehicles or other obstructions
• •Improve crosswalk markings and road lines so they remain visible during dark and wet conditions
• •Support prompt pothole repairs and dependable maintenance of streets, sidewalks, parks and playgrounds
• •Ensure Fire & Rescue, RCMP, Bylaw and other frontline services have the resources needed to serve a growing community
• •Evaluate whether the Northside requires additional or expanded fire hall capacity as population and service demands increase

Port Coquitlam’s growth should not outpace the roads, sidewalks, crossings and infrastructure residents rely on every day. Transportation studies need to lead to decisions, funding and construction—not simply more studies. I will focus on moving long-promised transportation and infrastructure projects forward, improving connections throughout the city, and providing residents with clear information about what has been completed, what remains stalled and what comes next.

• •Press regional, Provincial and Federal partners for funding and approvals
• •Revisit plans for another downtown overpass to improve east-west traffic flow
• •Improve roads and transit routes so buses can move more efficiently
• •Advocate for better transit frequency and connections
• •Add more properly designed, weather-protected bus shelters
• •Address major bottlenecks and problem intersections
• •Ensure transportation infrastructure keeps pace with growth

Protecting Port Coquitlam’s natural environment requires more than simply preserving what remains. As the city grows, we need to protect and strengthen our rivers, streams, parks, trails, tree canopy and natural areas, safeguard sensitive habitat and apply strong environmental standards when development occurs. We should also continue improving the infrastructure and maintenance practices that protect waterways and natural areas while preserving the green spaces that are an important part of Port Coquitlam’s character.

• •Fully implement the City's 30% tree-canopy target
• •Increase street-tree planting throughout the community
• •Reduce urban heat through more trees, shade, green infrastructure and heat-resilient design
• •Protect creeks and waterways from flooding and erosion, and stabilize eroding creek and riverbanks where needed
• •Maintain strong flood protection and drainage infrastructure
• •Ensure responsible development includes clear environmental standards and proper enforcement

Young people and families should be able to build a future in Port Coquitlam, while longtime residents should have housing choices that allow them to downsize and remain in the community they know and love. We need a wider range of housing options, but growth must be planned responsibly and supported by the transportation, infrastructure, parks, schools and community services a growing population requires. Housing growth and community livability need to be planned together.

• •Continue advocating for a diverse mix of housing, including townhomes, apartments, family-sized units, seniors housing, rental and non-market housing
• •Pursue a target of 15–20% non-market housing in major new developments, where practical
• •Consider using City-owned land through long-term leases to non-profit housing providers to reduce land costs and create permanently affordable homes
• •Continue advocating for mixed-use development that combines housing with shops, services, childcare and community space
• •Build partnerships with non-profits, senior governments and the private sector to expand affordable housing choices

Port Coquitlam’s parks, recreation facilities, sports fields and community spaces are an important part of our quality of life. We need to maintain and improve the facilities we already have while planning for the recreational needs of a growing community. This includes improving existing pickleball facilities and adding more courts where needed, supporting baseball, soccer, lacrosse and other community sports, completing recreation projects, and strengthening opportunities for arts, culture, community events and activities that keep children, families and seniors active and connected.

• •Continue planned upgrades and expansion of Hyde Creek Recreation Centre and the Youth Centre
• •Improve and upgrade parks, playgrounds and sports facilities
• •Expand age-friendly recreation and social opportunities for seniors, with a focus on reducing isolation and strengthening community connection
• •Explore free access to City recreation programs for Port Coquitlam children and youth, without income-testing or requiring families to apply for financial assistance
• •Include swimming, skating, drop-in sports and other recreation opportunities
• •Support barrier-free water-safety and survival-skills programs for children and youth
• •Celebrate and protect Port Coquitlam's heritage by preserving important historic places, stories and community character
• •Stay informed and engaged on the ongoing kʷikʷəƛ̓əm land claim involving public lands, including Gates Park, while protecting the public interest and supporting respectful, constructive dialogue