NO Data Centres in East Gwillimbury

Over the years, I’ve learned that it’s easy to make promises during an election. What matters is what you stand for, the decisions you make and the results you deliver.

My record on Council reflects the issues I’ve fought for and my commitment to protecting the community I’ve called home for more than 30 years.

I don't make a lot of promises on the campaign trail. I believe residents should judge candidates on their record, their principles and their willingness to stand up for what matters.

This is one promise I will make: I will say NO to data centres in East Gwillimbury.

Not all economic development is good development

East Gwillimbury is already facing significant growth pressures. We need to be thoughtful about what we allow to be built and what it means for the people who live here.

Data centres raise serious concerns about electricity consumption, water use, land and the actual economic benefits they deliver to our community.

Electricity: Data centres require enormous amounts of electricity to operate. Adding that demand puts further pressure on our electricity system at a time when reliable, affordable power matters to households and businesses alike.

Water: Depending on their cooling systems, data centres can consume significant amounts of water. We need to protect our water resources and carefully consider the long-term demands new facilities would place on them.

Our environment and land: These are large facilities that can occupy substantial areas of land. In East Gwillimbury, where protecting our natural heritage, farmland and rural character is so important, we need to think carefully about what we are giving up.

Jobs and local benefits: Data centres are highly capital-intensive operations that typically employ relatively few people once construction is complete. I want economic development that creates meaningful, lasting employment and brings tangible benefits to our community, not simply large investments with limited permanent job creation.

We need to get our priorities right

I believe economic development should strengthen East Gwillimbury, not place additional demands on our resources without sufficient benefits for residents.

We need to protect our environment, keep our community affordable and make responsible decisions about our future. That means looking beyond the size of an investment or the promises made by a developer. It means considering the full cost to our community and asking whether a proposal truly serves the public interest.

I’ve spent years on Council asking tough questions, challenging proposals and standing up for what I believe is best for East Gwillimbury. I understand that responsible leadership sometimes means saying no, even when a proposal is presented as an economic opportunity.

I will not support bringing data centres to East Gwillimbury.

I don't make promises lightly. This is one I am prepared to make because I believe our community's future, our resources and our quality of life matter too much to get this wrong.

Experience. Commitment. Results.