For the riding of Essex, that moment is now.

The time has come for our community to have a true voice in Queen’s Park, not merely a messenger for Queen’s Park’s voice.

This critical distinction speaks to the heart of democracy and the essence of what it means to be represented.

Being an elected official is more than being a conduit for information; they are the embodiment of their constituency’s hopes, dreams, and concerns.

A true representative listens to their community, understands its unique needs, and advocates passionately on its behalf.

This is not just about relaying messages from the provincial government; it is about ensuring that the voices of Essex are heard, respected, and acted upon.

For far too long we have been listening to the same song on the radio. Day in and day out we hear the same messages coming from the political world.

It is time for Ontario and the people of Essex to make the bold choice to listen to something new.

If elected as the MPP for the riding of Essex my mandate is clear. Bring the voice of the people of Essex to Queens Park.

The Green Party of Ontario is unlike the other parties; the people of Essex are the people that I would answer to, not the party leader or agenda.

I have listened to the concerns of the residents of Essex and I intend to address the issue of housing, specifically focusing on the current debate between building taller structures or expanding outwards.

Working with developers and municipalities we can bring medium density projects to our already residentially zoned areas to create communities that are affordable.

I will work to make sure that we put more money back into our classrooms because investing in education is investing in the solution finders of tomorrow.

Large class sizes and cutting Education Assistance and programs is not how we build a strong future.

Our healthcare system requires significant improvements. So many people are without family doctors and relying on urgent care and emergency rooms for healthcare.

Mental healthcare is a crisis and we currently have waiting lists in Ontario of several months to see mental health professionals. I will work towards increasing the mental health budget because mental healthcare is preventative healthcare.

Although it may seem cliché, there is a genuine opportunity for change in this election.

I encourage you to consider making a bold statement.

On February 27th vote Stephen Higgins and the Green Party of Ontario.

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