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A Thriving Rossland

Today and Tomorrow

Rossland is thriving. New families, booming trades, and a bustling downtown all point to a community people genuinely want to be part of—and that is a great thing.

I am running to help ensure we sustain this success so that our kids have the same opportunity we had—to raise a family in this incredible town.

WHY I’M RUNNING

Because a town doesn’t thrive by accident

Rossland is thriving, but our momentum brings real challenges—from a rising cost of living and strained infrastructure to the growing impacts of climate change. As a dad to members of Rossland’s next generation, I feel a deep responsibility to help ensure we successfully navigate these challenges.

Finding lasting solutions to these pressures means listening to our neighbours and working through complex problems together. As Chair of the Rossland Sustainability Commission and Lead of its Climate Action Task Force, I have spent the last seven years doing exactly that—working closely with city staff, council, and the public to reinforce the economic and environmental sustainability of our community.

While this work has been deeply rewarding, I believe I can be more effective representing our community at the council table than from an advisory seat. As an economist by training, an environmental policy analyst by trade, and a dad by profession, I’ve built the knowledge, skills, and temperament needed to help chart a resilient path forward for all Rosslanders.

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PLATFORM

As your councilor I will work to

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Turn Plans into Action

Our city staff have worked tirelessly with the community to build strong strategies on zoning, infrastructure, recreation, and climate action. We must treat these plans as active guidebooks for real outcomes, not let them wilt on the vine of good intentions.

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Grow Intentionally

Rossland is an exceptional place to live, and it's no surprise that more people want to visit and stay. But as demand grows, so does pressure on living costs. We must harness existing policy tools to keep Rossland welcoming to newcomers and home for those already here.

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Take Climate Seriously

Shifting weather patterns are already impacting our families and businesses. Reducing emissions and adapting to these changes is not only smart economics; it makes Rossland safer, more affordable, and healthier for us and our children.

EXPERIENCE

What I bring to the table

Invested in Rossland’s Future

As the father of twin 7 year olds I have a vested interest in ensuring that the current success of Rossland is sustained long into the future. This provides me with the lens needed to view the challenges of today in their larger context, ensuring that any investments decisions are effectively considering their future impact.

Experience collaborating to solve local problems

As Chair of the Rossland Sustainability Commission and Lead of the Climate Action Task Force I have worked directly with city staff, council members, and residents to develop city policy and plans. This work provided me with the opportunity develop and demonstrate the skills needed to build the consensus among neighbours needed to find constructive solutions.

Economic & Public Policy Expertise

With an education in economics and professional experience in public policy, I bring a sharp analytical filter to the table. I know how to evaluate complex municipal budgets, digest dense staff reports, and balance fiscal responsibility with sustainability to ensure our tax dollars are spent efficiently.

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ABOUT ME

Here’s how I’ve been staying out of trouble

LOCAL EXPERIENCE

  • Dad, Esme and Sawyer

  • Chair, Rossland Sustainability Commission

  • Lead, Climate Action Task Force

  • Treasurer, West Kootenay Friends of Refugees

  • Treasurer, Kootenay Carshare

  • Coach, Red Mountain Racers

  • Committee Member, Lower Columbia Community Development Team Society – Past role

  • Lead, Energy Task Force – Past role

EDUCATION

  • BA, Double Major, Economics & Political Science, UBC

  • Masters of Environmental Policy & Planning, First Class Honours, Lincoln University

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

  • Project Associate, UN Economic & Social Commission for Asian and the Pacific

  • Project Associate, International Development Research Center

  • Policy Analyst, New Zealand Ministry for the Environment

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