I put my name forward for Ward 3 because I care deeply about Saint John and because too many people here feel like City Hall has stopped caring about them.

Why the Uptown Fridge Guy gives me hope for our city

If you’ve been Uptown lately, you may have seen something that made you stop and look twice.

A man walking down the street with a fridge strapped to his back.

That man is Jesse Wright, better known now as the Uptown Fridge Guy. He started carrying a fridge through Saint John to spark conversations about food insecurity and to remind us of something uncomfortable but important: while many of us can afford groceries or a meal out, some of our neighbours are struggling just to keep food in their fridge.

It’s a simple idea.
It’s impossible to ignore.
And it says a lot about who we are as a community.

Over the past few months, I’ve spent a lot of time listening.

I’ve talked with neighbours, business owners, community leaders, workers, seniors, and young people in kitchens and boardrooms, at community events, and on doorsteps.

And no matter where the conversation starts, it usually comes back to the same thing:

People want a city council that works for everyone.

Not for one group at the expense of another.
Not for short‑term wins or political point‑scoring.
But for the people who live here, invest here, build here, and care deeply about our shared future.

So what does that kind of city council actually look like?

Stronger Communities. Brighter Futures.

In every election, we talk about priorities, housing, affordability, safety, growth. Those issues matter deeply. But just as important is how decisions are made once the doors close and Council goes to work.

Leadership isn’t about having the loudest voice. It’s about listening well, building trust, and turning shared goals into real results for people. If elected, I will lead differently at the Council table. Here’s what that means in practice—and the experience I bring with me.