Mar 27, 2026
In part two of my budget series, I continue with some definitions and context around the budget; here I’ll provide my perspective on reserves, as well as the tax bill and the Provincial tax cap. What are Reserves? Another term you may have heard thrown around during...
Mar 27, 2026
There’s really two big blocks of the budget – operations and capital. Operations is cash-flow oriented. Money in to pay for services out. At least that’s the simplest way to view it. Municipal operating costs are salaries for the people delivering municipal...
Mar 27, 2026
A Budget Discussion Primer Note: I’ve done my best to be as complete as possible in my description of the process as I have experienced it and as I have come to understand it from my perspective. In the time I’ve spent on HRM Council, my professional life as a...Feb 16, 2026
I was delighted to sit down with the hosts of the Within our Reach podcast, produced by local non-profit advocacy group ReachAbility, to discuss my role on the Accessibility Advisory Committee, HRM’s Accessibility Strategy, and how staff and Council work...
Jan 2, 2026
As 2025 is now behind us, I want to take a moment to reflect on what we’ve accomplished together, after my first full year as District 16’s representative on Halifax Regional Council. This past year has of course brought challenges, but also significant... 
