My First 100 Days as Mayor
1. Meet With Town Staff and Road Crews
One of my first priorities would be to meet directly with Arnprior’s administration and road crews.
Before making promises from the outside, I believe a Mayor needs to understand what is working, what is not working, where the pressure points are, and what tools our staff need to do their jobs well.
The people doing the work often know exactly where improvements can be made.
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.
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.
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
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.
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