1) Why are you running?
I have had the honour of serving as Councillor on Huron-Kinloss Township
Council since its inception in 1999. Over two decades of service.
I am running for Deputy-Mayor because I have the knowledge and experience to
perform the job. I want to continue to support our community by ensuring our
township remains debt free, and continues to provide the services we all
rely upon, in a financially sustainable manner
2) Are there any steps municipalities can take to help ease cost of
living concerns?
Ensuring fiscal responsibility will ensure we get value for every dollar
raised. I have always maintained that “Council should conduct themselves in
a manner to set up the next Council for success, because any other behaviour
is simply pushing the burden to a future Council”. We have seen
municipalities financing operating and maintenance costs by borrowing money,
which only adds to the financial burden for everyone in the long run.
3) What are your ideas for economic development in your municipality?
Our township has invested in business and economic development and are ready
to help. It starts with a simple phone call to our municipal office
519-395-3735.
Below are several links that describe some of the available programs.
https://www.huronkinloss.com/en/build-invest-and-grow/business-grants-and-fu
nding-opportunities.aspx
https://www.huronkinloss.com/en/build-invest-and-grow/business-supports.aspx
https://www.brucecounty.on.ca/business/business-supports/spruce-the-bruce
4) Do you think the municipality has a role to play in the recruitment
and retention of physicians and other healthcare workers?
Over these many years Huron-Kinloss and neighbouring councils have actively
engaged in Doctor recruitment and have been successful in engaging Doctors
within our municipality and within neighbouring municipalities. We maintain
two medical centers to provide medical services locally. Our future health
and welfare relies on the availability of medical staff, and yes the
township has an important role to play.
One final thought.
Huron-Kinloss Council was originally framed as an “at large” council, with
no wards, for which we should all be grateful. An “at large” council results
in decisions being made based on the benefit to the entire township, rather
than favouring one ward or another. We have seen neighbouring townships
divided over issues that often originate as a perceived benefit to a
particular ward. Huron-Kinloss Council has worked cooperatively and has
demonstrated the “one for all” approach results in decisions that benefit
the entire township.
We need serious, experienced and cooperative candidates to form
Huron-Kinloss Council, and it would be an honour for me to continue to serve
our community as Deputy Mayor.