Mothers in Politics

Let’s discuss why mothers are uniquely qualified for many roles, and why working mothers bring even greater strengths.  Being a mom means holding many titles — caretaker, driver, scheduler, chef, cleaner, shopper, coach, listener, problem-solver.  It’s a full-time job grounded in love, patience, and strength.

As you know, I became a mother in 2007.  While maternity leave typically lasts 12 months, it is far from a vacation. Some mothers experience postpartum depression, while others, like me, may require an emergency C-section and need time to recover.  Despite these challenges, mothers are resilient, strong, honest, and trustworthy.  Above all, a mother’s care and love are unwavering.  Regardless of how you became a mother, you are a protector and a warrior.  When a mom takes on projects that impact their children and grandchildren, their passion expands to improving the world for future generations.

I have worked full time, traveled for work, and often exceeded a standard 9-5 schedule.  My vacations were scheduled around my child’s childcare calendar for the first 7 years of daycare.  These breaks typically fell between Christmas and New Year’s, and the week before school resumed.  Paris Childcare was exceptional for 5 years, and then County of Brant after-school care came; wake up early and set your internet to ON cause spots were limited.  As a mother, my schedule revolved around work, my child, and occasionally time with my husband.  But most of all, family.  My husband was great; he likes to cook and do his own laundry!

Being a mom and daughter-in-law, and having experienced life as a primary caretaker for both, gives me a greater sense of urgency to tackle society’s inequalities as a high-functioning scheduler, listener, and conflict-resolution expert.  I advocate strongly for safe, well-funded local schools.  Early childhood education, safe schools, and accessible family support systems.  I push for reliable family health services, mental health resources, and maternal care. I push for reliable senior care and accessibility.

Being a mom and working in customer service gave me…

Empathy and Connection: Daily family life builds high levels of patience, listening, and emotional intelligence.

Practical Multitasking: Managing households and schedules builds efficiency in handling overlapping public crises.

Long-Term Focus: Decisions are naturally weighed against the kind of world they leave for the next generation.

I am passionate about serving as your councillor because my child hopes to raise her family here, though she prefers not to live in a townhouse, which seems to be the preference of our younger generations.   Young people have expressed a desire for affordable, detached homes with yards, no cookie cutters.  They do not support urban development in Ward 4.  My goal is to ensure they have access to housing and a rural lifestyle in their hometown.  And when you’re a mom, sometimes your child might be the very reason you decide to run.  

As a result, I am committed to advocating for future generations.  My passion is serving as Ward 4 councillor, representing my mother’s generation, my own, the current generation, and my daughter’s.  It’s time we had more mothers as politicians to understand and fight for our needs.

“I am change, NEVER QUIT because no one will fight with more passion and determination than a mom fighting for her children’s future, BOLD & DETERMINED.”