QUESTIONS I'VE BEEN ASKED ... and QUESTIONS I WON'T ANSWER

September 23rd, 2026

Well, since we’re having a little conversation… 😊

I thought I’d answer a few questions I’ve been asked since I decided to run for Council.

“What's your real hair colour?”

Strangely enough, I’ve been asked this question a couple of times.

And honestly? I don’t blame the questioner. 😂

My hair colour changes according to my mood.

I’ve been platinum blonde — and let’s just say that was not my best look.

I’ve been completely pitch black — which I blame entirely on Nora Roberts and her books about Ireland. 😂 IYKYK.

And pretty much every colour in between.

So if you're wondering what colour my hair will be on Election Day…

Your guess is as good as mine. 😉

“Do you have the time to dedicate to this job?”

Yes.

Absolutely.

I left a career I loved to care for aging family members — something I will never regret.

It’s taken me a while to recover and recharge. And, as some of you know, grief is a visitor that never quite leaves — it just likes to jump out at you at the most unexpected moments.

I have the time and, more importantly, the desire and commitment to dedicate myself to this community.

For me, this is not a part-time job.

This is a commitment to becoming a public servant in a new phase of my life.

If I earn your trust and your vote, I intend to give the job the time, attention and energy it deserves.

“Who should I vote for?”

That’s one question I won’t answer. 😉

That decision belongs to you.

You’re the voter. You get to ask the questions, listen to the answers, look at the candidates’ experience and decide who you believe will represent you.

That’s your responsibility — and I respect that.

“Are there candidates you prefer?”

Well… of course! 😂

I’m human.

But that’s not really the point.

My job in this election isn’t to tell you who you should support.

My job is to earn your trust and, ultimately, earn your vote.

And if I’m fortunate enough to be elected, my job changes again.

Then I have a responsibility to represent all of Wasaga Beach — including people who didn’t vote for me.

“Well, what do you think about what the previous Council did? Or the Council before that? Or the one before that?”

My answer?

Those days have passed.

There is nothing we can do to change the past.

We can learn from it — from the good stuff and the bad stuff.

We can look at what worked, what didn’t work, what we can do differently, and then…

move forward.

Most importantly, we need to ask the people who actually live here: What works for you? What doesn’t? What would you like to see done differently?

Because we are never going to get everyone to agree on every issue.

That’s not humanly possible.

We have different experiences, different priorities and different opinions.

But I believe it is possible to have important conversations with people who disagree with us — to listen, to respectfully challenge each other, to find common ground where we can…

…and sometimes walk away with a handshake instead of a grudge.

That’s the kind of community conversation I want to be part of.

And here's another reason to keep the questions coming…

Sometimes someone asks me something I've never even considered.

And I’m actually grateful for that.

Today, someone asked me about poison ivy.

No, not the character. 😂 I've never met Batman (wouldn't that be great!) nor have I met Poison Ivy but I do admire her hair colour.

The actual poison ivy that grows around town.

And you know what?

I learned something today about the Town’s policies regarding poison ivy — something I honestly didn’t really know until today.

So guess what?

It’s now on my list: Things to Research and Write About.

That’s one of the things I enjoy about talking with residents.

You ask a question.

Sometimes I have the answer.

Sometimes I don’t.

And sometimes your question sends me down a completely unexpected rabbit hole where I learn something new.

And that’s a good thing.

So please…

Keep the questions coming.

Ask me about Wasaga.

Ask me about my experience.

Ask me what I think.

Challenge me.

Tell me what you think I’m missing.

And if I don’t know the answer?

I’ll tell you.

Then I’ll go find out.

Thanks for listening!