2006-2010 Term of Council

Brought forward the introduction of mandatory compostable bags for the Green Bin at the Region of York
Chair of Newmarket's 'Partners for Climate Protection' Task Force
Board Member of the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority
Committee member of The Windfall Ecology Festival
Moved successful motion to eliminate disposable plastic water bottles in both the Town and the Regional council chambers and meeting rooms
Co-founded 'Ride Your Bike To Work Day'
Chair of Town of Newmarket 'Earth Hour' Committee
Owns and drives a hybrid vehicle
Powers his home by clean renewable energy

A strong and vocal advocate for the successful elimination of GTA Pooling (saving York Region taxpayers 13.2 million each year)
Voted against wage increases during difficult economic times
Introduced a substantive budget motion during the past term of council to cut spending on every discretionary line item in the budget
Advocated for 'buy local' procurement policy
Voted against 'hospital levy' on local property taxes and called on Province to fully fund our hospitals.

Introduced a motion to develop a long term strategy for Social Services in York Region
Helped bring forward a 1.3 million dollar enhancement at Region leading to 'Coats for Kids' and 'Backpack for Kids' programs
Championed motion to provide reduced transit fare for those on disability support
Introduced a program for snow shoveling for seniors and persons with disabilities
Voted against government funded seniors homes for specific ethnic and religious groups only.
Volunteer President of the Heart and Stroke Foundation, York Region North.
Received the 2009 Heart and Stroke Provincial Award for Volunteer Excellence