Plans & Priorities

Specific ideas. Clear evidence. Honest trade-offs.

Explore Stephen's priorities for a more affordable, transparent and connected Ajax. Detailed proposals and supporting sources will be published as they are released.

Financial Accountability

Responsible municipal spending, slowing unnecessary cost growth, property-tax affordability, budget transparency and ensuring residents receive value for their tax dollars.

Public Safety & Community Health

Frontline public safety, 911 performance and transparency, responsible oversight of major policing investments, and improving gaps in Durham's addiction-treatment pathway.

Explore the two plans

Faster 911 responseDispatcher capacity, public performance reporting and accountable frontline investment.A complete path to recoveryResidential treatment and coordinated support from withdrawal management through aftercare.

Responsible Growth & Housing

Support housing and responsible development while ensuring roads, transit, infrastructure, recreation, community facilities and municipal services keep pace with growth.

Transparent Government

Earlier and more meaningful consultation, better public reporting, clearer explanations of major decisions and stronger accountability.

Strong Communities

Community spaces, recreation, youth civic engagement, heritage, local events and opportunities that help residents connect with one another.

Explore the youth plan

Give youth a voice at Town HallA Ward 1 program that helps high-school students develop real proposals and bring viable ideas into the municipal process.

Clear plans backed by evidence

Detailed proposals will explain the issue, evidence, Stephen's position, municipal authority, financial considerations, benefits, risks and sources so residents can evaluate the plan for themselves.