Practical solutions, worked out together
I’m committed to practical solutions to affordability and other challenges, developed in collaboration with community members — championing non-profits, renters, workers, small businesses, and the environment, while recognizing the need to ease tax pressure on homeowners.
I’ll be honest: council can’t control everything that drives up the cost of living. The price of food, or the cost of materials and labour for building Whistler Housing Authority (WHA) housing, are largely outside municipal control.
But I see real ways council can act. I want to explore food and childcare co-ops, and study the feasibility of a non-profit or bulk grocery store — if Whistler can fund feasibility studies for major infrastructure, we can fund one for affordability, too.
I also want to explore whether WHA rents could be frozen or reduced. I’ve heard directly from residents that rents in some newer buildings are a real burden.
On development, I recognize Whistler will likely need greater density given its limited land base — but I believe every proposal should still be assessed on its own merits, case by case.
I’ve also identified support for seniors as a priority, including addressing the absence of a dedicated seniors centre in Whistler.