Why are you running?
I am running for council because I feel C-K needs a stronger voice for its farm and rural constituents. The agricultural sector supports businesses and services throughout the county and is a vital part of the economy of the area and, therefore, representation on council is important.
What are the key issues?
Roads and bridges, the proposed woodlot bylaw and small-town municipal building utilization are three issues I feel are important.
Also, keeping taxes and municipal spending in line, while treating everyone in C-K fairly, not identically, is something I feel strongly about.
What do you hope to achieve if elected?
I hope to achieve an overall fairness to the issues considered by council, to broaden considerations to include the small-town aspect of this area, as well as Chatham in everything the council undertakes in the coming years.
What skills and experience do you bring?
I feel the skills and experience I have gained as a board member will help me in the role of C-K councillor. I have been on the board of directors of five different businesses/organizations totaling a combined 30 years of boardroom experience.
These positions have provided me with valuable experience and extensive governance training that I would bring to the council table.
