Top Priorities for Community-Centric Growth
Ashley's platform is built on a decade of community organizing, listening to residents, and working alongside local businesses. These four priorities reflect what she's heard and what she's committed to delivering.
Community-Centric Growth
Supports thoughtful growth that respects the neighbourhood and strengthens the community for the long term.
Ashley's Commitments
Protect the scale and identity of Ashburnham
Prioritize green space, walkability, and active transportation
Ensure new development delivers meaningful community benefits
Economic Growth
A strong local economy starts with supporting the small businesses, events, and entrepreneurs that make Ashburnham thrive.
Ashley's Commitments
Reduce barriers for small businesses
Support local events and initiatives that generate economic activity
Connect businesses with city resources and programs
We are stronger when we collaborate; we must work to repair our relationship with the county
Work toward attracting quality employers and jobs
Affordability
Affordability must be part of every decision at City Hall. Ashley is committed to helping make Ashburnham a community where people can live, work, raise a family, start a business, and age with dignity.
Ashley's Commitments
Keep affordability at the centre of budgets and policies
Support more affordable housing options across the ward
Help residents age in place in the community they love
Push back on decisions that price people out of their own neighbourhood
Public Engagement & Municipal Accessibility
Residents should never be left out of the decisions that shape their neighbourhood. Ashley is committed to making local government more open, responsive, and easier to navigate.
Ashley's Commitments
Hold regular ward-level community meetings with real two-way dialogue
Reach out to residents before major decisions are made
Make local government easier to understand and participate in
I'm running because I believe in this ward, I believe in the people who call it home, and I believe we can build a more informed, connected, and resilient community together.