My First 100 Days as Mayor
1. Meet With Town Staff and Road Crews
One of my first priorities would be to sit down with the newly elected Council, Town administration, and frontline staff, including our road crews, to ensure we are working together toward a common vision for Arnprior.
Before setting priorities, I believe it is important to understand what is working, what is not, and what tools staff need to serve residents effectively. The people doing the work every day often know where improvements can be made.
Together, we would focus on delivering the progressive growth, customer-focused service, and strong sense of community that residents want. Most importantly, we must listen to the people of Arnprior and ensure our decisions reflect the interests of the entire community.
2. Meet One-on-One With Business Owners
I would personally begin one-on-one meetings with local business owners.
These would not be formal political meetings. They would be casual, direct conversations to ask:
What is working?
What is frustrating?
What can the Town do better?
What would help your business grow?
Small businesses are often the heart of a town. They deserve to be heard directly.
3. Meet With Developers and Builders
Arnprior is growing quickly, and growth needs leadership that is engaged and proactive.
In the first 100 days, I would meet formally with developers and builders to better understand delays, opportunities, infrastructure needs, and how the Town can encourage responsible growth while protecting the character of Arnprior.
The goal is simple: encourage investment while making sure growth benefits the entire community.
4. Clean Up the Gateways Into Town
The entrances into Arnprior matter. They are the first impression people get when they arrive and the daily impression residents see when they come home.
I would begin a review of the main gateway routes into town, with a focus on cleaner sidewalks, better street maintenance, improved landscaping, safer pedestrian areas, and a more welcoming appearance overall.
I would also review existing bylaws, beautification policies, and property standards to better understand how the Town can work cooperatively with business owners and property owners along these key corridors. My approach would not be punitive — it would be focused on partnership, communication, pride of ownership, and finding practical ways we can improve these important areas together.
This is not about spending wildly. It is about taking pride in the basics.
5. Beautify the Downtown Core
Downtown Arnprior should be one of our greatest strengths.
In the first 100 days, I would begin work on a downtown beautification plan focused on cleanliness, flowers, trees, benches, lighting, signage, storefront pride, seasonal displays, and practical improvements that make people want to walk, shop, visit, and stay longer.
A strong downtown creates pride for residents and confidence for visitors and investors alike.
6. Learn From Other Ontario Towns
Other Ontario communities have already taken practical steps that Arnprior can learn from.
Smaller Ontario towns have successfully improved downtown streetscapes, supported local businesses, modernized gateways into town, encouraged redevelopment, and created stronger partnerships between municipalities and property owners.
Arnprior does not need to reinvent the wheel. We should study what works elsewhere, adapt good ideas to fit our town, and move forward with confidence and common sense.
7. Report Back to Residents
At the end of the first 100 days, I would report back publicly on what was heard, what was started, what can be done quickly, and what needs longer-term planning.
Residents deserve transparency, communication, and leadership that remains accountable after Election Day.
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