From Paul:
Investing in Our Future
We need to build and maintain the infrastructure our communities require, invest in the amenities residents value and strengthen our local economy.
Municipal taxes will always be necessary to provide services. Our responsibility as Council is to grow our assessment base, pursue new sources of revenue and funding, invest sensibly and spend taxpayers’ money wisely.
Protecting Local Health Care
We need to continue working with Grey County Council to keep Grey Gables Long-Term Care home open and put the reconstruction and addition of new beds back on the table.
Together with the new hospital in Markdale, an expanded Grey Gables would bring us closer to realizing the vision of a health-care campus in Markdale.
We are fortunate to have a new hospital after more than 20 years of planning and effort.
I’m also proud that the Ram Rodeo, held in Feversham for six consecutive years, has raised close to $200,000 for the Markdale Hospital Foundation.
Supporting Responsible Growth
Grey Highlands will continue to grow. We need to manage that growth responsibly so that it strengthens our existing communities.
The planned downtown revitalization in Markdale is one opportunity to support local businesses, encourage investment and help strengthen the assessment base that supports services throughout Grey Highlands.
Experience and Strong Relationships
With more than 29 years of experience, I have developed relationships with people at the municipal, provincial and federal levels of government.
Those relationships matter when Grey Highlands needs to advocate for our communities, pursue funding and secure support for important local projects.