An open letter to the residents of Ashburn, Myrtle, Myrtle Station, Macedonian Village, Brooklin & North Ward:Thank you for giving me the opportunity to connect with you. I have had the distinct pleasure of representing you and your neighbours on Whitby Town Council for the last two terms and I am seeking re-election for one more term. These last seven years have certainly provided us many opportunities to gather in your homes and in the community to have many conversations regarding important issues in the North Ward & The Town of Whitby. I have found these opportunities extremely valuable as your Councillor.
I hope that my monthly article in the Brooklin Town Crier provides you with an ongoing opportunity to keep up to date on what is happening in our Town.
Some of the many issues we have faced and you have provided much valued input on include: we now have fire protection in the North Ward with a new Brooklin Fire Hall, establishment of the Brooklin & McKinney Youth Rooms to help engage our youth, working with Police, Roadwatch and staff on traffic and safety concerns, Preservation of a One Downtown in Brooklin, 407 expansion and 401-407 Link - design and route, bringing more doctors into our community, transit service, Budget deliberations, the construction of the Brooklin Community Centre & Library and the adoption of the Brooklin Heritage Conservation District in Downtown Brooklin.
The Provincial Places to Grow Legislation is impacting all communities in Southern Ontario including us. We are working together for the future of our entire community with reports such as: Official Plan Review, Intensification Strategy, Economic Development Strategy, Transportation Master Plan, Various Accessibility Reports, Leisure Trails & Cycling Plan and the future of Cullen Central Park just to name a few. Your input continues to be invaluable as these reports will form the foundation in planning our community for the future.
It has always been very important to me to listen to your concerns and suggestions on all issues to represent "Your Voice" on Council.
Having had the opportunity to be the Chair of Finance over this last term has provided me the fiscal experience and leadership to ensure our community has a long range sustainable financial plan. This plan invests in our infrastructure and provides the resources necessary to deliver the services that our residents value. Having the ability to partner with the Federal and Provincial governments allowed the Town to undertake significant and much needed facility and park upgrades including Luther Vipond Memorial Arena without additional tax increases for the Town's residents. I will continue to provide my input to contain expenses, increase our efficiencies and revenues and to become more financially sustainable.
Ashburn, Myrtle & Myrtle Station and Macedonian Village are very unique and historic hamlets in our community and I will continue to work towards the protection and the preservation for future generations.
I have always been very involved in our community - through various organizations such as 1st Brooklin Scouting, Chair of Home Reading Program, President of Group 74 and most recently as a charter member of the Brooklin Ashburn Myrtle Lions Club. I believe in rolling up my sleeves and helping out where there is a need.
Over the months ahead I look forward to further connecting with you so we can continue to discuss issues that are important to you and I want to share with you my vision and goals for us to accomplish over the next term. I invite you to visit my website soon for further details.
In the meanwhile please feel free to contact me either by my home phone 905-655-7850 or my email mscpitchforth@rogers.com if you have any questions or concerns or would like to get together to discuss any issues.
I hope that you consider my contributions over the last two terms, my experience and passion for our community and the drive and vision I have for the next 4 years. I will continue to do my best to serve you in an accountable, friendly, professional and honest manner.
I ask for your support at the polls on October 25th. Sue Pitchforth - North Ward Councillor.
Respectfully
Sue Pitchforth
