On October 17, Maple Ridge voters will decide whether to approve the City borrowing up to $393 million, for terms of up to 25 years, to fund three major recreational projects.
Before you vote, look at the facts and ask yourself: Are there Better Options?
Between 2022 and 2025
Maple Ridge’s same-employee management salaries
increased
19.9%*
Between 2022 and 2025
Maple Ridge’s total
management costs
increased
60.7%*
Over 400 unionized city workers are without a current contract.
Management got a 19.9% pay raise.
What will council offer city staff?
As a voter, you need to decide who you want at the table — protecting employees while safeguarding taxpayers’ money.
The next agreement will involve more than wages and benefits. As municipalities begin integrating AI and other new technologies, future contracts will also need to address how work is performed, how services are delivered, and how staffing requirements may change over time.
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With over 30 years of corporate management experience working with multi-million dollar budgets, I bring a clear understanding of strategic planning, fiscal discipline, and the vision to look at alternative options to modernize Maple Ridge.
Regardless of who is elected, I will work with every member of council, applying my professional background to protect taxpayers and guide Maple Ridge in a strong new direction.
Lou has played, coached and volunteered in Maple Ridge soccer, hockey, baseball, and learned to swim with the Neptunes. With four grandchildren in Maple Ridge, Lou supports expanding recreational opportunities while balancing housing affordability for their parents.
