Beyond City Hall
Working Beyond the City Limits
Many of Cranbrook’s biggest issues require regional cooperation and provincial support. Tom understands those systems because he has worked in them.
The Issue
What Residents Are Facing
Local government matters, but City Hall cannot solve every issue alone. Housing, health care, homelessness, addiction, policing, infrastructure, transportation, workforce development, emergency response, and regional growth all require relationships beyond municipal boundaries.
Tom’s Approach
Local Leadership with Regional and Provincial Reach
Tom has served as a Cranbrook councillor, regional director, hospital district director, and MLA. He understands how to work with council, staff, regional partners, Indigenous governments, service providers, local organizations, and provincial decision-makers.
Cranbrook needs a mayor who can lead locally and advocate effectively.
The Plan
What Tom Will Work Toward
- Build stronger relationships with regional partners.
- Work respectfully with Indigenous governments.
- Advocate clearly to provincial ministries.
- Pursue grants strategically, with clear local priorities.
- Support practical partnerships around housing, safety, infrastructure, health, and economic development.
- Ensure Cranbrook is not waiting for others to define its future.
The Goal
What Success Looks Like
- Cranbrook has stronger relationships with decision-makers.
- Grant applications are tied to clear priorities.
- Regional issues are approached collaboratively.
- Provincial advocacy is practical, consistent, and informed.
- Cranbrook leads with confidence.
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