Meet Steve
Dauphin is home.
Husband, father of two, local business owner and, for the past four years, a member of City Council. I'm running for Mayor to build on that work.
- 4 yearson Dauphin City Council
- 6 boardsacross Council and community
- Lifelongvolunteer and community builder
- On Council. Dauphin & District Handivan, Riverside Cemetery Board, Dauphin Business Park and Economic Development boards.
- In the community. Board member at Fusion Credit Union and Efficiency Manitoba, and formerly Loray Manor.
- Hands-on. Building trails at Northgate, delivering meals for the Active Living Centre, fundraising for playgrounds and driving kids to sports.
My Platform
Three priorities for the next four years.
Priority 01
Infrastructure Renewal
Take care of what we have, and plan for what's next.
- Plan replacements, don't wait for failures. Manage City assets so the worst are fixed first and costly emergency repairs are avoided.
- Clear sidewalks first. Prioritize sidewalk snow removal so everyone can get around safely all winter.
- Lower operating costs. Invest in energy savings that pay the City back year after year.
Priority 02
Housing
More homes for newcomers and the people who already live here.
- Partner with builders. Work with the private sector to develop new subdivisions with both single-family and multi-unit homes.
- Get lots ready to build. Proactive investment in service connections encourages new construction and pays the City back over time.
- Homes people can afford to own. Allow narrower lots and mixed neighbourhoods so homes are easier to buy and less expensive to run.
Priority 03
Tourism
Make Dauphin the Canmore of the Prairies.
- Build on what's working. Northgate Trails, the disc golf course, Maamawi Park and the Meadowlark Park pickleball courts already draw visitors from hours away.
- Put the hospitality tax to work. Fund the infrastructure these attractions need, and market them well.
- Back the volunteers. Support the groups behind events like Manitoba Mudrun, who reinvest every dollar in our community.
Also on my list
A Cleaner, More Inviting Dauphin
First impressions matter, for residents and visitors alike.
- Keep public spaces clean. Dedicate resources to graffiti removal, litter pickup, weed control and mosquito larviciding.
- Invest in downtown. Projects like the craft district, better accessibility and spaces that feel safe and welcoming.
- No discounts for neglect. Under our strengthened property standards, vacant and derelict buildings pay ongoing fines until they're brought up to standard.
The work that continues
Safety & Wellbeing
A safe community is one where everyone can get back on their feet.
- Safer neighbourhoods. Keep improving safety in our parks, streets and downtown.
- Treatment and recovery. Work with the Province to help people overcome addiction, get mental health care and return to the community in a positive way.
- Back what works. Support local agencies already doing this work, and secure provincial and federal funding for programs with proven results.
How I Work
Fix problems. Explore possibilities. Then act.
- See it first-handGet out of the office and talk to the people involved.
- Build a small teamDig into the issue and bring forward real options.
- Define successPilot the most promising solutions.
- Measure and scaleRefine what works and grow it.
- Hand it off, fundedA capable manager, with the budget to finish.
Around Dauphin
Out in the community.
Election Day
Wednesday, October 28, 2026
Thank you for taking the time to learn about my platform. Together we can build Safety, Opportunity, and Prosperity for Dauphin.