2026-29 Strategic Plan

This year we introduced our 2026-29 Strategic Plan. This plan is more than a document, but a shared vision for the future. Developed both by City Council and Administration, this plan guides our decisions, ensuring Regina grows in a way that reflects our values. At the root of it all, are priorities that strengthen services, foster vibrant communities and keep us financially sustainable. There are action plans and clear measures to help us stay accountable and on the right track. This isn’t just about operations for me, it’s about creating a city where people thrive and want to keep calling home. Every choice we make going forward through this new Strategic Plan is shaping Regina into the city we strive for, and that is something I am proud to be part of.

Building Regina’s Future Together – 2026 Budget

City Council approved the 2026 budget with a property tax increase of 10.9%, averaging about $23 per household per month. Utility rates will rise 7.82%, or roughly $14 monthly, starting this June. Those decisions weren’t easy, but they reflect what we heard from our community. Residents want strong core services, safe roads, reliable water and welcoming community spaces. Your input shaped this budget, helping us protect programs that matter most while planning for Regina’s future. Every dollar supports the city we share, keeping it resilient, welcoming and ready for generations to come.

Opening of the New Beginnings Shelter 

In July 2025, Regina opened the doors to New Beginnings, a permanent, enhanced emergency shelter at 1600 Halifax Street. This space was created with one goal: to provide safety, dignity and hope for people experiencing houselessness in our city. While owned by the City, the shelter will be managed by Regina Treaty/Status Indian Services. The shelter offers 24/7 access, warm meals, case planning and cultural supports for up to 50 residents. Built through collaboration between all levels of government and the City, this $6.8 million project is more than a building, it’s a lifeline. New Beginnings is where healing starts and where the path to stable housing begins.

PedApp: Making Crosswalks Safer and Smarter 

Crossing the street got easier in Regina! In October 2025, the City launched PedApp, a new mobile tool designed to make select signaled crosswalks safer and more accessible. With PedApp, residents can activate the “cross” signal from their phone, hear real-time updates on when it’s safe to cross and even get an audible countdown for extra confidence. For those who are deaf or hard of hearing, the app uses vibrations to provide clear cues. This innovation is all about making our streets more inclusive and ensuring everyone can move through our city safely.

Thank You to Ward 7 Residents 

Lastly, I want to thank the many people who have welcomed me into their homes, shared meals and countless cups of coffee, and shared their stories and suggestions to help our community be the best it can be. 

It means a lot for me to represent Ward 7. Here’s some places I’ve been to and people I greatly enjoyed getting to know.

In February 2025 I attended the Coldest Night of the Year hosted by YWCA in support of women and children who flee from domestic violence and homelessness.

Myself and Councillor Bezo of Ward 10 attended HMCA Queen at the Queen Building and laid a wreath on behalf of the City of Regina back in May 2025.  

Proud to join the 60th anniversary celebration of Northgate Mall, a place that has brought our ward together for decades.

I was able to participate in an Indigenous Blessing for the new park off McKinley in our ward last year.

I attended my first SUMA Convention and appreciated the chance to connect, learn, and represent our community.

I was happy to attend the Regent Park Community Association picnic and fundraiser for the new playground in September.