I’m running to ensure Sydenham’s residents have a clear, experienced, and practical voice on Kingston City Council.
Reasons to vote for me
Long-term resident of Sydenham with deep, ongoing ties to the neighbourhood and its people.
Local roots:
Relevant expertise:
Proven ability:
Master’s in Urban & Regional Planning (Queen’s) and Associate Professor in the School of Urban and Regional Planning at Queen’s University
To engage with Queen’s University community to ensure a good working relationship with both residents of Sydenham and the City of Kingston
Hands‑on municipal planning experience:
Proven public service:
Proven track-record in working with the City of Kingston staff, the Cataraqui Conservation Authority as well as surrounding municipalities, such as Frontenac County.
Appointed to the City of Kingston's Ward Boundary Technical Advisory Committee and the Brownfields Task Force — I know municipal process and how to deliver practical solutions.
Over 30 endorsements from a broad cross‑section of electors (teachers, nurses, university staff and alumni, newcomers, retirees, small business owners, parents, care workers).
Community advocate:
Immigrant settlement experience:
Licensed immigration consultant with over a decade of experience assisting hundreds of newcomers — I understand migration’s local impacts and how to help newcomers settle and thrive.
Civic involvement:
Active in Filipino cultural organizations, volunteer coach, and trusted community connector who builds consensus across diverse groups.
Sydenham and City Priorities:
My Approach:
Please review the "Sydenham Issues" and "City‑Wide Issues" pages for a list of priority topics that I will actively address during the next term on Council. During the election campaign, I will listen to your concerns and priorities to add them to these pages.
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Collaborative: Work with staff, residents, businesses, and institutions to find balanced, evidence‑based solutions.
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Accountable: Transparent decision‑making and clear priorities for measurable improvements.
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Inclusive: Representing all voices — long‑time residents, students, newcomers, families, seniors, and local businesses.
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If elected, I will be a hands‑on councillor who listens, translates technical policy into practical action, and fights for Sydenham’s quality of life and long‑term sustainability