Tanya Bondy
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Anthony Ceccacci
I look to bring a team oriented common sense approach to Ward 2 and the councillors’ horseshoe!
I want to be grass roots councillor that helps bring accountability and better spends our money. As a 40 year Ward 2 resident I know the demographic struggles we face not only here in Ward 2 but the Municipality!
The four pillars I would like to build my foundation on are as follows, youth retention and growth, affordable housing, mental health and business retention and growth.
I aim to be accessible and approachable. For more information you can find me on Facebook at elect Anthony Ceccacci councillor Ward 2 or aceccacci.com.
Please make me one of your three Ward 2 selections!
Mary Clare Latimer
I have lived in North Harwich for most of my life and worked across Chatham-Kent and Southwestern Ontario communities for the past 34 years. As a community Occupational Therapist (O.T.) I am trained in functional analysis of actions/tasks to improve functional outcomes. ie. Problem solving using surrounding resources to meet and/or compensate for identified needs. I have several years of volunteer leadership experience with the CK Accessibility Advisory Committee, the St. Clair Catholic District School Board, Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC); the CK-Learning Disabilities Association; the Windsor-CK Multiple Sclerosis Society and the CK-Alzheimer Society. As well, I am currently the CK Catholic Women’s League (CWL) Regional Chairperson for the London Diocese and am serving the remainder of a 2 year term as President, of my local St. Joseph’s Harwich CWL parish council. I am task oriented, a good communicator and proven team player.
I’d like to see our municipal debt be reduced and spending streamlined, accessible and affordable transportation across Chatham Kent, accessible and affordable housing across Chatham-Kent, and investment in local entrepreneurship and diversification/expansion of agricultural products/business. Accountability to “you” the taxpayer is my number one priority!
Amy Ramsden Dalton
I would like to take this opportunity to introduce myself and my candidacy for Ward 2 of Chatham Kent. My name is Amy Ramsden Dalton and I currently reside in Charing Cross. I have been a resident of Chatham Kent my entire life and have had the privilege to live in Chatham as well as Erie Beach. I have raised my family here and one of the areas that certainly needs improvement is the lack of retention and attraction of young people and families.
Affordable housing and marketing our assets is my goal. As a resident of one of the smaller communities within Chatham Kent it is vitally important that we retain, grow and protect our rural communities. I have been a small business owner and part of a family business since 1975. I have worked with many of the organizations in the area both government and private sector and would like to see us move into a more business approach like council.
That said I have a passion for fiscal responsibility and transparency in council relations yet the compassion to listen, learn and respect the concerns and issues of our constituents.
As a team player we need a strong voice within council for Ward 2 and a stronger unified council for a loud voice to be accounted for in all levels of government. Progress and building are the keys to growth and prosperity for our community.
Art Stirling
Raised on a farm in South Kent, I have 23 years of senior agribusiness management experience, seven years leading the Children’s Treatment Centre Foundation, and eight years on CK Council, serving as budget chair my second term.
These past four years I co-chaired the fundraising campaign for a new animal shelter, which is now under construction. A strong, thoughtful and dedicated leader, I support a progressive, fiscally responsible vision for the municipality.
I will fight for new approaches and more resources for critical infrastructure; will reduce debt and stabilize taxes; help existing companies grow and refocus business attraction on Ontario and nearby US states; enhance transparency; fight for an inclusive and diverse community; improve strained relationships with senior levels of government; and address issues facing our youth.
As a father of five, I want Chatham-Kent to be a place all our children and grandchildren are proud to call home, whether they leave, stay or return.
Henry Svec
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Trevor Thompson
For four years I’ve been working on a team representing Ward 2 and developing my leadership skills in an effort to more effectively carry out the duties of a municipal councillor. As a member of the PUC we’ve taken steps to improve water quality, quality of service, and keep rates among the lowest in southwestern Ontario. At the LTVCA we’re working to improve the natural world, including tree cover, wildlife habitat and water quality improvement in our rivers and lakes.
My family and I are deeply committed to this community, and I want to make positive improvements for all the residents I represent. As my first term draws to a close I remain committed to doing what is best for the people who have put their trust in me. Doctor retention, debt repayment, resident attraction, infrastructure improvement. These are the big issues. But I’ve learned that what is equally important is bringing the everyday issues that people face to council, and advocating on your behalf to get them addressed.
Frank Vercouteren
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