I’m a lifelong resident of the Halifax Regional Municipality. I grew up on the Eastern Shore in Three Fathom Harbour. Dartmouth was a big part of life growing up: it’s where we came to shop, and it’s where my Dad’s business was located (ABL Environmental Consultants). My first summer job was working Downtown for my Dad on Portland Street.
I spent a few years away from HRM pursuing my education. I have a masters degree in urban planning from Dalhousie University and a masters in political science from the University of Calgary. My undergraduate is from King’s College.
My wife and I bought our first home on Tulip Street in 2009 and we’ve been proud Dartmouthians ever since. Together, we’re raising two daughters. Before being elected I worked on a variety of community projects as a volunteer including Tulips on Tulip Street, Jane’s Walk, Switch Dartmouth, the Planning and Design Centre, and the Dartmouth Heritage Museum Society.
Before becoming a councillor, I worked for nine years for the federal government in Public Works as an urban planner. My work for the feds involved a variety of projects throughout Atlantic Canada. I loved my job, but City Hall was a passion. On Council I have served in a variety of roles including the:
- Active Transportation Advisory Committee
- Heritage Advisory Committee
- Appeals Committee
- Community Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee
- Transportation Standing Committee
- Environmental Standing Committee
- Bridge Commission
- Library Board
- Sportsplex Board
- Alderney Landing Board
- North Woodside Community Centre Board
- Downtown Dartmouth Business Commission
It’s been a joy to be your Councillor and to work with you to make Dartmouth an even better place to live, work, and play.