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Ward 3 (North East Kent)

Ward 3 (North East Kent) – 1 councillor position

Cory Couture

Name: Cory Couture

Age: 51

Residence: Thamesville, on

Hometown: Chatham, on

Ward: 3

Why are you running for council?

Over the past 10 years property taxes have increased 4-5% annually at this rate the average person will no longer be able to afford their property taxes.  There has been little to no investment in our rural communities with the majority of investment & spending happening in the City of Chatham.  Our invest/spend formula must consider annual investment in all rural communities.  Finally the current council has not provided clear, simple and transparent communication to the constituents in Ward 3.

What are some important issues you plan to address if elected? 

  1. Be the voice of every Ward3 resident pushing for responsible spending, TRANSPARANCY & ACCOUNTABILITY
  2. Ensure fair investment for our rural communities
  • Secure out Ward3 assets (Bothwell Arena, Thamesville Pool & Municiple office/libraries)
  • Small business support (Bothwell Car Show, Threshing Festival & Night markets……….)
  • WARD3 public transit to support our aging/lower income population (Ward3 is the only ward without public transit route to Chatham)
  • Increased rural policing
  • Improve local drainage & flood protections
  • Rural road repairs based on safety & Traffic needs
  1. Challenge Executive Management Team to find opportunities improving operational efficiencies without cuts to service
  2. I will be the Watchdog & advocate against the Unnecessary spending

What skills, experience and talents will you bring to council that will benefit residents of Chatham-Kent?

The years of experience as a Cost Value Engineer & Quality Professional in the Automotive sector has prepared me with the skills & ability to ask difficult questions, investigate into root cause of problems, ultimately finding ways to solve municipal issues in the most cost effect way.  I feel being a 1st time candidate/councillor allows me to bring a “NON-BIASED & FRESH EYES” approach when is comes to investment & spending in our municipality.

 

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