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MEET SANDRA 

 
WORKING FOR OUR FUTURE
WHILE HONOURING OUR PAST

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MY BACKGROUND

Niagara roots
Born and raised in Niagara, with family roots in Niagara-on-the-Lake, where my grandparents farmed.


Local education
Brock University graduate, specializing in Geography and Urban Planning.


Broad professional career
Management experience across government, academia, science, research, and the private sector, including Natural Resources
Canada, NSERC, the University of Victoria, and the Canadian Institute of Surveying and Mapping/Geomatics.


Entrepreneurial experience
Founded and operated my own geomatics consulting company, where I learned first-hand the importance of managing budgets, controlling costs, and balancing investment with results.


Family
Proud mother and recently a grandmother, giving me an even stronger commitment to building a community that will serve future generations.​

A RECORD OF SERVICE, EXPERIENCE YOU CAN COUNT ON

I have served as a Councillor for 6 years and have been actively involved in serving the Town through a range of committees and community organizations.


These roles have given me hands-on experience in municipal governance, financial oversight, economic development, agriculture, environmental sustainability, community wellness and the arts.

  • Chair, Municipal Accommodation Tax Committee

  • Audit & Finance Committee

  • Parking Committee

  • Agricultural Committee

  • Environmental Advisory Committee

  • Community Wellness Committee

  • Amalgamation Committee

  • CAO Selection Committee

  • The Niagara Pumphouse Arts Centre Board of Directors

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BEFORE I BECAME A COUNCILLOR
My commitment to Niagara-on-the-Lake began long before I served on Town Council.

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Protected local health care

Fought to maintain our local health infrastructure, including advocating to save the Niagara-on-the-Lake hospital.


Supported agriculture and our farmers 
Advocated for the protection of agricultural lands and the long-term viability of local farming.


Recognized for environmental leadership 
Received the Niagara-on-the-Lake Volunteer Recognition Award


Advocated for our urban trees 
Worked with the Niagara-on-the-Lake Conservancy to advocate for an urban tree by-law.


Defended democratic access 
Fought the proposed reduction of polling stations in St. Davids and Queenston


Championed regional balanced growth and environmental policy 
Served on the Niagara Region Smarter Niagara Steering Committee, advising on ways to enhance and protect the Region’s built and natural environments.​

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