My special interests

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2022-2026

 

Committees

Chair of the Joint Social Services and Housing Committee

Chair of Kawartha Conservation

Vice Chair of the Police Services Board

Member of the Planning Committee

Council Representative on the Environmental Advisory Committee

Member of the Lake Management implementation committee

Member of the Budget Committee

CHEST Fund member

Vice Chair of Conservation Ontario

 

Accomplishments

Was instrumental in moving forward with “ Save the Walleye” initiative, improving walleye spawning

Helped the Boyd Museum move forward with a new relationship with the municipality

Helped with others to find housing and help for the people impacted by the Princess apartment fire

Helped to move forward with stop lights on East St., Bobcaygeon

Supported the move to have a Climate Change Strategy for the municipality.

Continued support for the Lake Management implementation

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Accomplishments prior to 2022

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Lake Management Plans

Instrumental in getting the Lake Management Plans initiated to maintain and enhance lake health.

 

Sustainability Plan

Championed the City of Kawartha Lakes Sustainability Plan, to balance and integrate community economic, social and environmental objectives.The Plan provides a stepping stone to future funding sources.

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Streetscapes

Worked on enhancement of King Street and Bolton Street, adding modern underground infrastructure and streetside amenities such as benches and waste receptacles that are in keeping with the historic feel of the area.

 

Waste Management Committee

Chaired Waste Management Committee. I was instrumental in launching the recycling Blue and Green Box systems which helps to divert waste from landfill. Waste Management is again a hot topic as our landfills move toward their capacity. I will also be working with other local municipalities to introduce Source Separated Organics (composting). I have the background and understanding that will be needed to tackle looming environmental issues that affect us all.

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Family Health Teams and Kawartha Lakes Health Care Initiative

Was instrumental in bringing Family Health Teams to Bobcaygeon. I supported forming the Kawartha Lakes Health Care Initiative to recruit doctors. I have served on its board of directors for many years, knows that bringing more medical professionals to Ward 2 is a vital concern to our residents, and will make it a high priority.

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Farmers' Market

Helped create and launch Bobcaygeon Farmers’ Market, a successful community enterprise now in its 13th year as of 2022.

 

Environmental Action Bobcaygeon (EAB) 2009 - 2022 

Lead and support EAB initiatives such as the creation of Wilderness Park and the Bobcaygeon Active Transportation Plan that was then accepted through a motion of council.

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Legacy CHEST Fund Committee

Fought to have hydro funds set up as the Bobcaygeon CHEST fund rather than simply spending the initial money as done in other Kawartha Lakes communities. This extremely successful investment now supports our community every year. The fund has been self-sustaining now for 26 years and has helped support many community initiatives, events and organizations such as --

·    Kawartha Settlers' Village    

·    Bobcaygeon Curling Club

·    Bobcaygeon Legion

·    Bobcaygeon Seniors' Center

·    Bobcaygeon Lawn Bowling Club

·    Globus Theatre

·    Impact 32

·    Bobcaygeon District Lions

·    Bobcaygeon Fiddle & Step Contest

·    A. Sheila Boyd Museum

·    Bobcaygeon Skating Club

·    Bobcaygeon Music Council

·    Bobcaygeon Horticultural Society

·    Bobcaygeon Chamber of Commerce

·    Canada Day celebrations

·    Seasonal street décor and flowers

·    Christmas holiday seasonal lights

·    Santa Claus Parade

·    And more...

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CHEST funding has improved life for residents by enhancing health, arts, culture, leisure, heritage, education and the environment... and will continue in perpetuity.

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Planning Committee

Was Vice Chair of the Planning Committee (2010-2014). The City of Kawartha Lakes is growing and that growth needs to be responsibly managed. I have the knowledge that will be required to push for responsible development, ensuring that current infrastructure can keep up with the increasing population.

 

Kawartha Conservation

Chaired Kawartha Conservation (2013-2014).

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Outside of council, I have long been committed to organizations that enhance our futures and our everyday lives.

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Chair of the Environmental Advisory Committee (2014-2022)

Chair of Bee City Kawartha Lakes (2019-2022)

Chair of Kawartha Conservation Foundation (2017-2022)

Member of the Kawartha Lakes Health Care Initiative (2014-2020)

Member of Library Board (2014-2022)

Board of Directors Member of Environmental Action Bobcaygeon (2009-2022)

 

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