Lou has worked for more than 30 years at one of North America’s largest sales, service, and marketing companies, which has over 60,000 employees. He understands how large businesses manage spending, deliver services, and lead large teams.
Maple Ridge’s 2026 operating budget is over $180 million. Lou is running for City Council to share his experience and help Council members look beyond the totals, understand the hundreds of pages of line items in budgets and financial statements presented by City staff, and ask informed questions about how taxpayers’ money is spent.
For information about Lou’s position on proposed recreation projects and his practical plans to limit tax increases and improve affordability, visit VoteJose.ca.
Lou has played, coached, and volunteered in Maple Ridge soccer, hockey, and baseball, and he learned to swim with the Neptunes. With four grandchildren in Maple Ridge, he supports expanding recreational opportunities for all ages.