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    • Keeping Taxes Low
    • Our Most Valuable Assets
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    • Beachfront Vision
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Elevate Wasaga

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  • Home
  • About Leslie
  • Platform
  • Why I'm Running
  • Show Your Work
  • Build Forward
  • Keeping Taxes Low
  • Our Most Valuable Assets
  • Eight Distinct Beaches
  • Beachfront Vision
  • Destination Wasaga
  • Request a Lawn Sign
  • Volunteer
  • Donations
  • Request an appearance
  • Blog

The Platform

Pillar 1: Transparent Government. Open Decisions. Open Information. Open Accountability.

Trust in government begins with transparency.


Residents should understand how decisions are made, how public money is spent, and why council chooses one course of action over another. Transparency is not simply about sharing information. It is about building trust through openness, accountability, and public participation.

A Show Your Work Government starts from a simple principle:


If information can legally be shared, it should be shared.


As Mayor, I will champion:

  • Show-Your-Work decision-making
  • Greater transparency around closed sessions
  • Recording and preserving closed-session discussions for future councils
  • Public budget and spending dashboards
  • Monthly spending reports
  • Fair and transparent procurement processes
  • Independent appraisals for municipal land sales
  • Easier public participation in council meetings
  • Proactive disclosure of information
  • Public council education and orientation sessions
  • A clear separation between municipal communications and political promotion

Residents should never have to guess how decisions are made.

Government works best when it works in the open.

Transparency policies

Pillar 2: Infrastructure First Fix What We Have Before We Approve What Comes Next.

Growth is important, but growth must be supported by infrastructure.


Before approving major development, we must ensure our roads, drainage systems, utilities, emergency services, and public infrastructure can support the demands being placed upon them.

Residents should never feel like infrastructure is constantly playing catch-up.


An Infrastructure First approach means:

  • Prioritizing roads and drainage improvements
  • Addressing flooding concerns
  • Planning for water and wastewater capacity
  • Ensuring power infrastructure keeps pace with growth
  • Requiring infrastructure impact assessments for major developments
  • Public infrastructure dashboards and reporting
  • Long-term asset management planning
  • Growth tied to available servicing capacity

Environmental Stewardship and Resilience

Responsible infrastructure planning also means protecting the natural systems that protect our community.

Environmental stewardship includes:

  • Protecting wetlands and natural drainage systems
  • Preserving environmentally sensitive areas
  • Reducing flood risk through smart planning
  • Protecting shorelines and dune systems
  • Considering environmental impacts in major development decisions
  • Building climate resilience into future infrastructure planning


The best infrastructure works with nature, not against it.


Growth should follow infrastructure, and infrastructure should respect the environment that makes Wasaga Beach unique.

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Pillar 3: Protect Taxpayers Spend Wisely. Borrow Carefully. Show the Numbers.

Every dollar spent by Town Hall belongs to the people of Wasaga Beach.

Residents deserve confidence that their tax dollars are being managed responsibly and that major financial decisions are supported by clear evidence, transparent reporting, and sound planning. Protecting taxpayers means:


  • Responsible borrowing practices
  • Greater visibility into municipal finances
  • Business cases for major projects
  • Long-term financial planning
  • Strong oversight of major development agreements
  • Independent valuations for municipal assets
  • Efficiency reviews and service improvements
  • Clear disclosure of financial risks and taxpayer impacts

Before council spends money, residents deserve to see the numbers.


Financial responsibility is not about saying no to investment. It is about ensuring every investment delivers value to the community.

How to keep taxes low

Pillar 4: Stronger Community Building a Town Where Everyone Belongs and Can Thrive.

A strong community is built by people.

It is built by seniors who helped shape our town, families raising the next generation, business owners creating opportunity, volunteers strengthening neighbourhoods, and municipal employees serving residents every day.

A Stronger Community means creating opportunities for everyone to succeed and contribute.

This pillar includes:

Supporting Seniors and Families

  • Aging-in-place initiatives
  • Long-term care advocacy
  • Family-friendly planning
  • Recreation and community programming
  • Youth engagement opportunities

Housing and Opportunity

  • Diverse housing options
  • Attainable housing solutions
  • Responsible residential growth

Local Business and Economic Development

  • Supporting local businesses
  • Strengthening the year-round economy
  • Promoting tourism that benefits residents
  • Working with community partners to create opportunity

Volunteers and Community Organizations

  • Volunteer recognition programs
  • Community partnership initiatives
  • Support for service clubs and local organizations

Customer Service and Town Hall Culture

Residents deserve a Town Hall that is responsive, respectful, and focused on solving problems.

This includes:

  • Resident service standards
  • Improved communication
  • Professional and respectful customer service

Supporting the People Who Serve Our Community

Municipal employees are members of our community too.

They are our neighbours, volunteers, parents, coaches, and community leaders.

As Mayor, I will support:

  • Strengthening Work Your Way Wasaga
  • Employee recruitment and retention
  • Professional development and leadership training
  • Technology and AI training
  • Workplace wellness initiatives
  • A positive and respectful workplace culture
  • Removing politics from the workplace
  • Service excellence programs

A great community depends on a great team.

Protecting What Makes Wasaga Beach Special

Our natural environment is one of our greatest community assets.

We must preserve and protect:

  • Beaches and shorelines
  • Forests and green spaces
  • Trails and natural recreation areas
  • Significant environmental features
  • The natural beauty that defines Wasaga Beach

We have a responsibility to leave our community stronger than we found it.

That includes protecting the environment for future generations.A great community is built by people.

It is built by seniors who helped shape our town, families who are raising the next generation, business owners who create opportunity, volunteers who give their time, and municipal staff who serve residents every day.

A Stronger Community means creating an environment where everyone has the opportunity to succeed and contribute.

This pillar includes:

  • Supporting seniors and aging in place
  • Creating opportunities for young families
  • Encouraging attainable housing solutions
  • Supporting local businesses and a year-round economy
  • Strengthening recreation and community programming
  • Recognizing volunteers and community organizations
  • Improving customer service at Town Hall
  • Investing in municipal staff and workplace excellence
  • Strengthening community engagement and civic pride

Our goal should be simple:

A Wasaga Beach where people feel connected, valued and heard.

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