[7] He was less successful when he brought a proposal to call on the provincial government to pull funding for a supervised drug-consumption facility in the city.
In his announcement he stated that "I've been a fighter for the people of Lethbridge both fiscally and socially, the kind of guy not afraid to use common sense as a benchmark in decisions."
He also stated that as mayor, he would be "fiscally responsible, increase the availability of affordable housing, ensure sustainable development, improve the efficiency of city operations, and come up with a plan to build a third bridge to the west side" and that safety was his number one priority.
[10] After winning election he stated his first priority would be to "reach out to the other members of Lethbridge council" to find out their opinions.
[13] In 2024, he and council announced their support for the city to bid on hosting the 2026 Scotties Tournament of Hearts, Canada's national women's curling championship.