I am the former Member of Parliament for Pitt Meadows-Maple Ridge, and I am running for Mayor along with the “A Better Maple Ridge” team. We must do politics differently. I know we can do better. We cannot afford to leave a single dollar on the table. By working with other levels of government, we can bring tens of millions of additional funding – for smart, sustainable development, local infrastructure, and to improve traffic, transit, and housing. As an MP, I listened to our community and active engagement was a cornerstone of my term. By collaborating with others, we were able to get projects done. If elected, as Mayor, I will do the same thing. Maple Ridge is a spectacular place and with good governance, we can make it the best place in our region to live, work, and enjoy.