About Alison Evans

I believe local government needs to be open, honest and accountable for the decisions made.  Transparency means we need to not only share the information but make it easy to access and understand. 

As a councillor, I know trust is earned through actions. That's why I prioritize sharing updates on my work, answering questions from residents.

Clear communication is the cornerstone of public trust.

The best outcomes for our communities come when we work together: residents, staff, council and regional partners.

Collaboration means listening, valuing diverse perspectives and finding common ground.

When every voice is heard, better decisions follow. 

Diversity is one of our greatest strengths. 

 True inclusion means creating an environment where everyone feels respected, represented, and empowered to contribute.

Everyone has the right to feel welcomed, valued and heard.

We have a responsibility to protect our natural environment for future generations. Environmental stewardship means making smart, sustainable choices in how we plan, build, and grow. It’s about balancing development with the preservation of green spaces, reducing our environmental footprint, and preparing for the impacts of climate change. 

A healthy environment supports a healthy community.

Public safety is the foundation of a strong community. It means ensuring our residents feel secure at home, in our public spaces and when emergencies occur. 

Safety also includes emergency preparedness, prevention and recovery.

 We also need to make sure people can move about safely, through planning and design.

A safe community is a healthy, thriving one.

A thriving local economy is essential for a strong community. 

Economic vitality means supporting our local businesses, promoting policies and programs that help small businesses grow and succeed, encouraging businesses that provide meaningful employment opportunities close to home. and creating opportunities for residents to live and work in our city. 

Economic growth should enhance our community, not change its character.

Every dollar spent needs to have real value to our community. 

We need to balance the needs of infrastructure, services and programs that improve quality of life, while avoiding waste.

Whether encouraging grant funding, minimizing expenses, looking for efficiencies or seeking cost-sharing agreements, good financial stewardship builds trust and must be used for every decision made.

Smart budgeting today protects the services and programs residents depend on.

A strong community is built when residents are actively engaged in shaping the decisions that affect their lives. 

Public engagement means creating opportunities for meaningful input, sharing information in ways people can understand, and taking residents’ perspectives into account when making policy. 

We have to go to the people, and find ways to engage will all groups in our community, not wait for them to come to us.

I believe innovation is essential to meets the needs of today while preparing for the challenges of tomorrow. 

Innovation means embracing new ideas, technologies, and approaches to improve services, infrastructure, and quality of life. 

We need to be proactive, find creative solutions, and making our community more efficient, resilient, and responsive.