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 union City employees are working under expired collective agreements
The way our city manages taxpayers funds giving mangers 19.9% increases, if I was negotiating on behalf of city staff I would be asking for at least 6% a year for three years.
The next council will need to approve fair, fiscally responsible settlements.
As a voter you need to decide who you want at the table protecting employees while safeguarding taxpayers funds
Why are property taxes so high… CLICK HERE
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 and 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.
