Frequently Asked Questions
1. Where do you stand on the Victoria Street encampment removal issue, and how should it be handled?
I do not believe the Victoria Street encampment should be treated simply as a removal issue. People should not be displaced without safe, appropriate alternatives in place. I support a Housing First, people-centred approach that combines housing with mental health, addiction, and other wrap-around supports. At the same time, the Region has a responsibility to maintain safety, sanitation, and access to public spaces. The goal should be to move people into stable housing, not simply move the problem somewhere else. We can end the encampment crisis and homelessness in our community by treating safe housing as a basic human right and fixing the root causes of the issue. Fining or penalizing people for living outside does not work when they have nowhere else to go. There is no single, massive building that will fix this overnight because the reasons people lose their housing are complex. Instead, we need to work directly with local community groups to provide smaller, personalized solutions that actually fit people's needs. When someone does not have a stable place to live, everything else breaks down. It becomes nearly impossible to keep a job or stay healthy. Beyond housing, building a truly affordable and accessible community means looking at the bigger picture. I will champion reliable, affordable public transit and good employment opportunities across the Region. By investing in affordable housing, protecting renters, improving transit, and backing local jobs, we are not just helping our most vulnerable neighbors; we are building a safer, stronger, and more financially resilient community for all of us. To make this happen, we need to move past temporary, band-aid fixes and focus on a "Housing-First" plan with three clear steps: 1. Fast street outreach: Sending specialized teams directly into the community to connect with people and tackle the root causes of their challenges immediately. 2. Permanent, safe homes: Moving people quickly out of encampments and into stable, long-term housing so they can get their lives back on track. 3. Full health and wellness supports “Wrap Around Services”: Providing ongoing mental health and addiction services right where people live so they can recover and regain their independence. We can keep this tax-neutral by using existing resources smarter and getting outside funding: 1. Shifting existing budgets: Redirecting current regional and provincial money to fund proven, structured housing setups, like the Cabins on Ardelt model. 2. Securing federal grants: Aggressively applying for federal programs like the “Unsheltered Homelessness and Encampments Initiative (UHEI)” to pay for new micro-housing sites and outreach staff. 3. Using empty public land: Giving new life to empty, publicly owned land through the “Building Better Futures” initiative to set up these housing sites. By moving from a constant state of emergency to a permanent, supported housing plan; backed by strong transit and good jobs, we can responsibly resolve encampments and ensure everyone in our community has a path to dignity.
2. What can the Region do about land which sits vacant for years because it is being used as an investment (land banking)?
We need to stop corporate landlords and developers from treating our neighborhoods like a stock market while families struggle to find a place to live. Leaving buildable land empty just to watch its value go up is unacceptable, and I support strict rules to force these investors to start building. The Region of Waterloo directly manages our water treatment and major sewer infrastructure, so water allocation policies and strictly enforced connection timelines can be used to help stop land banking. Here’s how: 1. A "Use It or Lose It" Water Clock: In our region, a developer cannot build without a guaranteed share of municipal water capacity. Under our regional Water Supply Capacity Allocation Policy, we can put developers on a strict clock. If a developer secures water capacity for a property but fails to pull a building permit or start construction within a clear timeline (like 2 to 3 years), they lose their water allocation automatically. 2. Reassigning the "Water Bucket" to Ready Builders: We can take that clawed-back water capacity and put it back into the municipal "bucket". It will immediately be reassigned to local builders who are actually ready to put shovels in the ground to build income-matched, affordable missing-middle housing. 3. Milestone-Based Servicing Agreements: We can stop giving out blanket infrastructure promises for massive, multi-phase pieces of land. Through Forward-Looking Servicing Agreements, the Region can unlock water hookups in small, strictly monitored phases. A developer will not get water capacity for "Phase 2" of their investment until "Phase 1" (which must include the affordable housing our community needs) is built and occupied.
3. How will you work within this new “Strong Chair” structure to ensure that the Region best responds to the residents’ needs and interests?
I support our local democracy and do not agree with any changes that diminish the voice of our residents. Municipalities have always had to adapt to shifts in provincial leadership and structure, navigating these changes is not new for regional staff and council, and I am prepared to handle this situation with the same professionalism and resilience we have shown in the past. Remember, we are constituents of both the Region and the Province. The provincial government is accountable to us, and we retain the power to speak out, advocate for change, and vote. As your Regional Councillor, I will treat this new dynamic with a commitment to good faith and collaborative problem-solving. My goal will always be to find common ground to advance our local priorities. I will hold exactly one vote on Regional Council, I promise to work fiercely to ensure that your voice is fully represented, heard, and respected.
4. What actions would you take to prevent and respond to gender-based violence (GBV)?
I will treat GBV as a public health emergency, focusing on collaborative municipal solutions to protect survivors and championing the broader support our community deserves. I am committed to taking four constructive actions: 1. Champion Bill 55 for Provincial Partnership: Our community needs strong partners at every level of government to heal. I will support efforts to encourage the Ontario government to pass Bill 55, the Intimate Partner Violence Epidemic Act. Formally recognizing this issue as an epidemic at the provincial level helps create a unified, province-wide framework and can help open up the sustainable provincial funding our local support networks need. 2. Create Safe, Attainable Housing: A safe place to live is the foundation for leaving an abusive environment. Since the Region guides local housing investments, I will support dedicated funding within our housing budget for long-term transitional housing. By working closely with local shelters, we can help ensure survivors and their children have a welcoming temporary home and a steady path to permanent housing. 3. Support Our Frontline Service Providers: Our grassroots organizations are the front line experts of this work. I will vote to maintain and grow regional grants for agencies that provide vital services like crisis lines, counseling, and legal support. This includes ensuring accessible care for Indigenous, Black, racialized, and 2SLGBTQIA+ residents, who are often most vulnerable to these challenges. 4. Enhance Safety in Transit and Public Spaces: The Region manages Grand River Transit (GRT) and many of our public areas. I will support practical upgrades like better lighting at transit stops and in public parks. I also favour gentle, trauma-informed safety training for transit drivers and frontline staff so they can naturally help create a more welcoming, supportive environment for everyone. Addressing GBV requires a compassionate, community-wide effort. I look forward to working with local residents, frontline experts, and provincial partners to ensure Waterloo Region is a place where everyone feels secure and cared for.
5. What organizations, initiatives, or movements have you supported that work to address systemic discrimination or oppression?
I support the fight against discrimination and oppression through my work, my community, and how I raise my family. Here is how I have been involved: 1. At Work & In the Union: When I worked for the Region, I helped organize Day of Pink events in my department to stand up against bullying and discrimination. I also served as the co-chair of the mobilization committee for my union, CUPE 1883, where I worked to bring members together, amplify worker voices, and fight for fairness. 2. Through Lived Experience: As a racialized person, I recognize that navigating institutional spaces is an active form of disruption against systemic barriers. I place great value on the importance of representation, choosing to take up space intentionally, and speaking up to challenge discriminatory practices or microaggressions when necessary. 3. In the Community: I am currently re-engaging with my local labour council to support workers' rights. I am also learning about the important work being done by the Centre for Mutual Wellbeing, Sexual Assault Support Centre of Waterloo Region, SPECTRUM, and MT Space. 4. At Home: For the past eight years, I have been home raising my young children. I believe that teaching people to be anti-racist and kind starts at home. As a parent, I take responsibility for teaching my children right from wrong, showing them how to be compassionate, and helping them understand how to uplift others in their community.
6. What will you do to further inclusion and equity for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community?
I firmly stand with our LGBTQ2S+ community, I support the human rights and safety of LGBTQ2S+ residents, and human rights are non-negotiable. Keeping our residents safe from discrimination and violence is a basic human rights duty. I will turn this commitment into action with these 5 goals: 1. Create a Regional 2SLGBTQIA+ Advisory Committee: I will push for a permanent, paid panel of community members to review regional budgets, housing plans, and public services so they fully support queer and trans residents. 2. Establish Better Safety Frameworks: Everyone has the right to feel safe in public. While basic communication exists, grassroots groups frequently call for explicit, regional safety infrastructure funds to hire private, non-police security for events. I will champion targeted funding to protect local events from harassment and hate. 3. Expand Transitional and Affordable Housing: Safe housing is a human right. I will work to secure dedicated spaces and funding within the Region's housing plans to build stable, safe housing for 2SLGBTQIA+ youth and seniors facing homelessness. 4. Pass a Gender-Inclusive Infrastructure Policy: Public spaces must respect everyone's dignity. I will support a region-wide design rule that requires all-gender washrooms, and clear inclusive signs in all newly built or renovated regional buildings, transit hubs, and offices. 5. Launch Safe Transit Campaigns: Everyone deserves to travel without fear. I will work with Grand River Transit to run clear public awareness campaigns on buses and the ION light rail to enforce a strict zero-tolerance policy for transphobic, biphobic, and homophobic harassment. Any support to the LGBTQ2S+ community is a life-saving gesture that directly impacts the mental health and safety of LGBTQ2S+ residents. This is not a social or political statement, but rather a fundamental effort to protect the human rights of everyone. Celebrating and supporting a marginalized group does not diminish the rights of anyone else, instead it fosters a more inclusive, welcoming, and safe community for all residents. I commit to being a councillor that listens, advocates for, and works with our LGBTQ2S+ community.
10. What principles would guide your decisions about AI infrastructure and data centres?
My position on large-scale data centres is cautious given Waterloo Region's current constraints. Waterloo Region is already facing significant infrastructure constraints, particularly around water. I believe our limited capacity should first support housing, existing businesses, good employment, essential services and development that produces broad and lasting community benefits. The principles I would use are: 1. Water: How much potable water will the facility consume, and can it use recycled or non-potable water instead? 2. Energy: What additional demand will it place on the grid, and what are the environmental implications? 3. Land: Are we sacrificing farmland, environmentally sensitive land or strategically important employment land? 4. Employment: How many permanent, good-paying jobs will actually be created relative to the land, water and infrastructure being consumed? 5. Infrastructure: Who pays for the infrastructure required to support the project? I believe growth should pay for growth rather than shifting those costs onto existing taxpayers. 6. Transparency: Residents should have access to credible information about water, energy, employment and environmental impacts before Council makes a decision. I support technology and innovation as part of Waterloo Region's economy, but innovation cannot come at the expense of our drinking water, farmland or long-term infrastructure security.
9. What are your views on the Wilmot Land Assembly Project?
My view on the Wilmot Land Assembly project is that we need to carefully balance our economic goals with the protection of our community’s environment, heritage, and trust. I have sincere concerns about introducing a massive industrial development onto prime food-producing farmland, and I believe the lack of early transparency and public consultation has strained the relationship between the Region and its residents. Proposing a mega-site where the necessary infrastructure is not yet in place creates a challenging path forward for our community. I am also mindful of how this project might affect our local environment and water supply. While the Region plans to address these issues in an upcoming water supply strategy, the reliance on our shared aquifers means we must be exceptionally cautious about safeguarding our drinking water and preventing contamination. Through this process, a gap in trust has developed between the Region and local residents. I want to be part of building that trust back with the community, which means ensuring we openly and constructively address these vital questions about our food security, our environment, and our democratic process.
8. What specific Regional policies will you champion to proactively protect rural groundwater?
I fully support updating our Regional policies to establish a modern, proactive approach to groundwater management. Water is a vital resource for our entire community and a fundamental human right. Waiting for a rural resident's private well to fail before taking action is no longer an acceptable standard of care. To build lasting trust, we must transition the Region from a reactive system that simply investigates well failures into a proactive system that prevents them. As your Regional Councillor, I will champion three specific industry best practices to protect our shared aquifers: 1. Mandatory Baseline Testing: I will vote to require physical static water level testing on surrounding private wells before any municipal pumping adjustments are made, establishing clear, indisputable science. 2. Hard Operational Triggers: I support setting environmental red lines that automatically dial back municipal pumping if an aquifer drops below a critical threshold, allowing it to naturally recharge. 3. Public Data Portal: I will champion a secure, real-time public groundwater dashboard so township residents can openly monitor the health of their local water table. By taking water data out of internal silos and putting preventative safeguards in place, we can protect our rural townships while responsibly managing regional growth.
7. What is your position on the Provincial government's efforts to increase private sector involvement in drinking water and wastewater services?
I strongly oppose the Provincial government's efforts to increase private sector involvement in drinking water and wastewater services. This position is rooted firmly in our region's vision statement: water is a shared natural resource that does not belong to any single individual or corporation. Water is a fundamental human need required for survival, and the infrastructure that delivers it must remain entirely under public control. Essential public services should never be run like a private business or left to supply and demand. As local residents, we are not corporate "stakeholders" or customers buying a commodity; we are citizens and community members. We invest our hard-earned tax dollars directly into the maintenance, safety, and care of our collective water system. Because of this, there is absolutely no place for profit-driven motives or private sector extraction in the management of our water. Every dollar generated or invested into these services must remain within the public system, entirely dedicated to strengthening, protecting, and upgrading our public infrastructure for the benefit of all residents.
11. How do you intend to improve transit services?
I lived the reality of inadequate transit service. Growing up without a car in Cambridge, my family relied entirely on the bus. Later, as a student in Waterloo and throughout my career working at the Ken Seiling Waterloo Region Museum and Regional Headquarters downtown, I continued to commute using Grand River Transit. I still remember when commuting from Cambridge to Laurier in Waterloo, took 3 hours and multiple transfers—just one way. That was before the iXpress routes existed. When that first iXpress route launched, it had a monumental impact on our region’s connectivity, accessibility, and economic growth. That is exactly the type of transformative change I want to bring to the south side of Kitchener. A decade ago, I relied on Route 33 to get to work downtown. It took 2 transfers and over an hour one way—3x longer than driving. Today, in 2026, despite intense growth, that reality hasn't changed. With the new Cowan Recreation Centre open, we are constantly reminded of how difficult it still is just to get around our own neighborhood to reach basic services, libraries, and community hubs. To fix this, I am championing 3 clear priorities: 1. Fast-track the Fischer-Hallman Transit Priority Feasibility Study. This will help establish a direct, transfer-free express corridor. 2. Boost all-day frequency on our vital local routes. I will back every initiative under the GRT Business Plan to bring more frequent service to the routes we use most, including the iXpress 201, Route 16, Route 33, Route 76, and Route 10. 3. Grow our ridership by targeting high school students. When I was at Laurier, having a bus pass built into my tuition made transit truly accessible. We need to introduce similar affordable transit initiatives for youth at the high school level. I would like to include seniors in this as well by making transit affordable and making mobility plus a reliable means of transportation. By delivering these concrete initiatives, we can build a seamless network that actually competes with driving and gives our community the connectivity it deserves.
12. What would you do to ensure ION stage 2 is built effectively?
To ensure ION Stage 2 to Cambridge is built effectively, we must continue following the highly successful blueprint established by our predecessors. Stage 1 proved that Waterloo Region is a model for building high-quality, affordable rapid transit, and we must stay on that path and improve upon it. As someone who worked in the Regional Clerk's Office during the beginning stages of the ION, I witnessed the dedication and precise action of the original Rapid Transit Team. I will fully support our new CAO and municipal staff, who led the team that delivered our current system. Our previous council kept the project on track by keeping infrastructure simple and functional, with no costly extras or bells and whistles. They also advocated strongly for provincial and federal funding, successfully offsetting tax increases for current and future residents. A clear comparison shows why our disciplined approach works: - ION Stage 1 (Waterloo Region): Built for an exceptionally low cost of approximately $43 million to $45 million per kilometre. - Edmonton's Valley Line: Escalated to roughly $148 million per kilometre. - Toronto's Finch West LRT: Ballooned to $309 million per kilometre. By maintaining a manageable scope, securing upper-level government funding, and trusting the experienced team that already built a world-class system, we can deliver Stage 2 effectively and affordably.
13. What steps would you take to reduce deaths and injuries of people walking, biking, and driving in our region?
No one should die or get seriously hurt just trying to get around our community. I believe everyone in Waterloo Region deserves to travel easily, affordably, and safely; whether you walk, bike, use a wheelchair, take the bus, or drive. To save lives, we need to design our roads to protect people, not just move cars quickly. Here are the 5 steps I would take to make our streets safer: 1. Use roundabouts to prevent bad crashes: Traditional intersections lead to dangerous, high-speed side-impact crashes (often called T-bone collisions). I support replacing regular intersections with roundabouts when possible, because they force cars to travel in the same direction at a gentle curve. This completely wipes out dangerous T-bone crashes and naturally slows drivers down. 2. Make roundabouts safer for walking and biking: Roundabouts are great for cars, but they can be intimidating for walkers and cyclists. Building on local safety tests, I want to add raised crosswalks that force cars to slow down, flashing lights that buttons turn on, and divided bike lanes that keep cyclists completely separated from traffic. 3. Build friendlier, calmer streets: I support simple tools that slow cars down, like speed bumps and wider sidewalks, so that walking feels safe and welcoming in every single neighborhood. 4. Use data to patrol smarter: We should use real collision data to find out exactly where our most dangerous streets are. By sharing this data with local police, officers can focus their patrols on proven high-risk areas where they are needed most, rather than guessing where to go. 5. Give people better transit options: The best way to make roads safer is to have fewer cars on them. I fully support expanding our bus system and bringing the ION light rail to Cambridge. When we combine good transit with neighborhoods where stores and homes are close together, driving becomes a choice, not a stressful necessity.
14. What is your plan to expand access to affordable child care?
Waterloo Region’s childcare system is in a crisis that has created an unfair two-tier reality. The current system cannot meet our community's needs. Even if the region hits its official 2026 targets, two out of three children will be left behind. Lower fees made demand skyrocket, but a severe shortage of educators means physical daycares cannot run at full capacity. As your Regional Councillor, I will fix this with an actionable plan. This requires zero property tax hikes, relying instead on reallocating existing local funds, capturing structural savings from past centre closures, and drawing on upper-tier government funding. 1. Immediate Relief: I would like to fast-track existing home daycares into the Region’s licensed network. By using available provincial startup grants to offer a $1,500 onboarding grant for safety audits and reallocating local childcare surpluses for a provider wage top-up, we can quickly open thousands of affordable $10-a-day spaces without waiting years for construction. 2. Economic Strategy: I will align our economic development goals with family needs by advocating for regional efforts to actively attract and incentivize employers that support young families through flexible hybrid work, on-site childcare partnerships, or robust parental leave top-ups. A family-friendly economy takes pressure off municipal infrastructure. 3. Long-Term Relief: I will lobby higher levels of government to introduce a Basic Income for caregivers, funded through federal and provincial tax bases. This eliminates career and retirement penalties for stay-at-home parents (overwhelmingly women) by compensating unpaid caregiving. Giving families enough financial security to avoid poverty if they choose to stay home naturally shortens waitlists for parents who need to return to external work. We must stop waiting for a broken system to fix itself. It is time for practical municipal solutions and bold long-term vision.
15. Do you think there should be term limits for council positions?
When looking at term limits, my position is rooted in the respect for democracy and the choices of our voters. Council benefits from a healthy mix of veteran councillors who provide vital history, while new members bring new perspectives and experiences. But the real issue isn't term limits; it's how accessible the process is. We must remove barriers for new candidates and actively engage residents so they see the immense value of their vote.
16. Would you stand with constituents who have valid concerns about a development, even if a developer is threatening to go to the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT)?
Yes, the possibility of an OLT appeal should not prevent elected representatives from asking difficult questions or representing the concerns of residents. At the same time, Council has an obligation to make decisions that are lawful, evidence-based and defensible. I would listen carefully to residents, question staff when I need additional information or do not understand the basis of a recommendation, and ask for the evidence supporting their conclusions. Where residents raise legitimate concerns, I would also expect every reasonable effort to be made to work with the developer and the community to find a solution.
17. What specific changes would you advocate for during the Region's Long-Term Waste Management Strategy process?
I would advocate for the Long-Term Waste Management Strategy to include a clear plan for expanding organics diversion in multi-residential buildings. That should include: 1. Identifying buildings and neighbourhoods where expanded service can be introduced first. 2. Establishing measurable targets for multi-residential organic waste diversion. 3. Working with property owners, condominium boards and tenants to determine the collection systems that work best for different types of buildings. 4. Examining centralized organics collection for larger buildings rather than simply applying a curbside model. 5. Providing residents and property managers with clear education about contamination and proper sorting. 6. Regularly reporting publicly on participation, diversion rates, costs and results. I also believe the strategy should continue to focus on reducing the amount of organic material entering landfill as part of Waterloo Region's broader climate and waste-reduction goals.
18. How would you address the practical challenges associated with multi-residential organics collection, particularly collection costs?
Cost is a legitimate concern, and I do not think the solution is simply to duplicate the existing curbside collection system for every apartment building. Larger buildings can potentially use centralized collection systems, shared organics containers and collection routes designed specifically for multi-residential properties. I would support examining pilot programs in buildings of different sizes so the Region can determine what works operationally before expanding the program broadly. I would also want staff to examine the full financial picture. That means looking not only at the cost of collecting organics, but also at avoided landfill disposal, landfill capacity, processing costs and the environmental impact of sending organic material to landfill. Any expansion should be designed around both environmental benefit and responsible use of taxpayer dollars.
19. How would you make winter biking easier and safer?
I would like to champion a “One Region, One Map” transit and plow tracking system, by adding the Region’s internal fleet GPS data into the existing Kitchener and Waterloo Geotab portals. Also the Region already has the infrastructure and software for its large truck fleet, my campaign and council proposal will focus on expanding this existing technology to the smaller utility tractors that clear our off-street cycling expressways and multi-use paths. This direct, simple expansion ensures the same environmental protection, transparency, and 'smart salting' precision is applied to active transit as it is to car lanes. To make this happen, I will push for a dedicated funding allocation within the regional transport budget specifically for active transit winter operations. This minor shift in capital funding will allow us to purchase the right equipment for smaller paths without putting a burden on local property taxes. By keeping these paths reliably clear, we can support our local environmental goals of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by making walking, rolling, and cycling a truly viable, year-round alternative to driving.
20. What specific street, corridor, or project would you prioritize for improvement?
I would prioritize the Huron Road and Fischer-Hallman Road transit corridor, to better connect the south side of Kitchener to the rest of Kitchener. There has been, and continues to be immense residential development on the south side of Kitchener. Making it critical to establish a high-frequency transit link that connects this dense part of the community directly to the city core and other parts of the region. Taking public transit from the south side of Kitchener to downtown and nearby post-secondary institutions takes more than twice as long as driving, and forces commuters through multiple time consuming transfers. Prioritizing this corridor with a direct, transfer-free express option will bridge these gaps and provide a truly realistic, competitive commuting option for local residents and students that does not involve a car.
21. What policy, program, or decision would you support to strengthen the local food system?
Building a stronger and resilient community requires a strong food system. Right now, finding fresh, affordable local food in our city is far too difficult for many residents. By bringing this food directly into our neighborhoods, we remove the geographic and economic barriers to healthy eating.I support launching a network of neighborhood-scale community food hubs on public land to achieve three critical goals: 1. Barrier-Free Distribution: Providing rent-free market spaces so local producers and new farmers can sell directly to residents without high startup costs. 2. Affordable Local Access: Putting fresh, nutritious food within walking distance of our neighborhoods at prices families can actually afford. 3. Space to Grow: Creating dedicated incubator plots and community gardens to give new farmers and residents the physical space and resources to grow their own food. This will help keep our food dollars local, cut transit emissions, and ensure every resident has a direct connection to healthy, community-grown food.
22. What is your position on Waterloo Regional Police Service’s (WRPS) deployment of CCTV cameras with Automated License Plate Recognition (ALPR) functionality?
My position on the Waterloo Regional Police Service’s deployment of CCTV cameras with ALPR functionality is cautious support. Any expansion would need to be backed up with evidence showing that the objectives of the CCTV/ALPR were met without undue harm to residents' privacy and marginalized communities. I support the WRPS in having the tools they need to do their jobs effectively, and in taking proactive measures to combat the increasing crime in our region. I have seen and felt the eroding feeling of safety in recent years and welcome ways to make our neighbourhoods safer. With that being said I believe there are corresponding measures that need to be put in place to ensure a holistic and proactive approach is taken on crime prevention then being reactive to whatever comes our way. The City of Kitchener has asked staff to report back to Council one year following the launch of the program, rather than having this agreement they made with WRPS automatically renew. I see this as a positive thing to ensure the outcomes WRPS are hoping for are being met, and to ensure concerns the city have are addressed. My concerns, and what I would like to have addressed that I haven’t seen specifically mentioned are: 1. The monitoring of over policing in the areas with CCTV/ALPR, and the impact on marginalized communities. I would like to see community partners who work with marginalized communities be consulted in mitigating negative impact. 2. To address concerns over privacy, and distrust among many in terms of transparency with police in general involving privacy and misuse of data/evidence, WRPS should be as transparent as possible. WRPS indicated they have automated checks in place, which I still see as being in house auditing. There should be an independent third party auditor to identify misuse of data. 3. The current evidence shows CCTV/ALPR effectiveness is primarily showing a positive impact on auto theft and property damage, not a decrease in violent crime and social disorder as indicated as one of WRPS outcomes. I would like to see if WRPS outcomes are met before moving forward approving the continued use of CCTV/ALPR. 4. Continued review and reporting back to City Council to avoid any scope creep with use of CCTV/ALPR and involvement with private partners. This would help add an additional layer of transparency instead of allowing CCTV/ALPR to stay in permanent use if they are no longer effective or causing undue harm, giving the public the opportunity to still have input in the continued use of CCTV/ALPR.
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