I can’t promise to stop all tax increases, but I will push for responsible financial stewardship. That means reducing wasteful spending, exploring creative solutions to offset the residential tax burden, and diversifying our tax base by attracting more non-residential businesses and essential services like medical clinics and long-term care facilities. By matching up needed service providers with local investors, I will explore the potential of getting services such as Medical clinics (Doctors and Nurse Practitioners), Medical Labs, Long term care facility, X-Ray / Ultra-sound clinic. and Performing Arts centre, etc.

Residents are concerned that development is moving too fast and doesn’t reflect the community’s vision. I will call for a pause so we can review and revise our plans and by-laws. Growth should protect Beaumont’s small-town character and uniqueness while still providing the infrastructure and housing we need.

 Too many residents feel they’re not getting value for the taxes they pay. I will call for a review of city services to identify where gaps exist and push for a clear plan to improve customer service and the timely delivery of core services that families rely on.

Council sets the vision and direction for the city—administration is responsible for implementing it. That line has been blurred. I will work to restore accountability by ensuring council’s priorities are clear, measurable, and tracked, while requiring transparent reporting from administration so residents know exactly how decisions are being carried out.

Residents deserve open and honest communication, not spin. I will advocate for clear, consistent channels—regular updates, open forums, and more opportunities for residents to be heard. A healthy community depends on trust, and that starts with transparency.

We need to turn that reputation around. I will push to improve the permitting and licensing process so contractors, trade workers, and business owners can thrive here without unnecessary delays or red tape. By becoming known as a business-friendly city, we can grow our non-residential tax base and create opportunities for local jobs and services. As these areas improve , I will actively champion and promote Beaumont in the region as a place worth investing in.

Regional collaboration should directly benefit Beaumont residents—not distract from our local needs. I will work with neighboring municipalities and other levels of government to secure partnerships that bring value, such as shared services, funding for infrastructure, and access to new opportunities for local businesses and families.

Families need to feel safe in their own neighborhoods. I will advocate for stronger policing, fire and emergency services in Beaumont, including 24/7 coverage, so we can respond to crime, break-ins, and emergencies quickly and effectively. Public safety must be a top priority for our growing city.