Congratulations to the Mayor and members of the newly elected Council. I know that they will all work for the best interests of our community and I look forward to supporting them anyway that I can. Thank you to Tracy and John for an excellent campaign over these last months. Thank you to my family, Mike and Chris for all their support over these last 7 years - they have been amazing and always so supportive. Thank you all for allowing me to serve you in North Ward as your Councillor - it has been my pleasure and honour to do so and we have accomplished so much together. I look forward to new opportunities in the months ahead and continuing to be part of this great community.
Election Day Is Here
I wanted to take this opportunity to thank everyone who has been apart of my team for all your dedication, energy and friendship. I appreciate all your help, advice and support. Thank you also to you, residents of the North Ward for allowing me to be your "Voice" on Council over the last 7 years. Thank you also for opening your doors for me, voicing your concerns and suggestions over the months of the campaign. It was a pleasure to meet and speak with many of you. For those that I did not connect with I wanted to thank you for the priveledge of being your Councillor. I do hope that I am successful this evening in being voted in as your North Ward Councillor. I am ready to serve you and your family with passion, dedication and committment for the next 4 years. Thank you.
Have You Not Received Your Voting Card Yet?
Some residents in the North Ward have not received their voting cards yet in the mail. If you are one of these residents, please feel free to contact the Clerks Department at the Town at 905-668-5803 and they will be able to provide you with the location of your polling station. Tomorrow is the day! Hope that you get out to vote.
About Sue
| For the last 15 years Sue, her husband Mike and son Chris have made Brooklin their home. Brooklin offered them a sense of community and a safe, vibrant place to raise a family. She is a dedicated volunteer in the community, giving many hours of her time and talents where needed. From participating in Scouting, School SCC's, BAM Lions Club, President of Group 74, mentor to youth and volunteering on many fundraising efforts, she is an active, passionate person who enjoys giving back to the community. Proud winner of the 2008 Phenomenal Women Award in Durham Region, she has enjoyed meeting and working with many members of the community and helped to shape the North Ward and the Town of Whitby. A successful business owner, she has operated her decorating/homestaging business "Room for Change" for 10 years here in Brooklin. She also is co-owner of "Lets Do Lunch" a businessowner's luncheon series based in Durham Region that bring dynamic businessowner's together to connect while raising funds and awareness for many local charities. Both businesses offer Sue the opportunity to reach out into the community and really make a difference each day. As a member of Council for the past two terms, Sue has gained a great deal of experience and looks forward to continuing her dedicated, passionate and accountable representation of the residents of the North Ward. Her calm demeanor, organized and businesslike approach is reflected in her perfect attendance at meetings and the long hours she dedicates to her constituents, their issues and concerns. |
My Vision for the Next Four Years- Important Issues I will be Working on for Our Future
Growth in the North Ward
I will use our Official Plan, which will guide a sensible, sustainable, "Made in Whitby" growth strategy, while providing opportunity to shape our future with a strong public voice. I will work toward preserving our hamlets, protecting green, natural areas and creating pedestrian friendly growth, while maintaining our community values. I will fight for rules and guidelines where intensification should occur. It should be rational and not have a negative impact on the surrounding areas. Our Transportation Plan and Cycling & Trails Plan will also lay a strong foundation and will work hand in hand to create a vibrant, accessible community where our decisions will affect how our residents get to work, how you shop, how you spend your recreation time and how the community will look. I will explore Green Opportunities where ever possible and will work with Public Works and the community to bring Roundabouts to our area which are a traffic and safety measures which also help minimize gas consumption.
A Strong Financial Future
I have been Budget Chair for the past 4 years, bringing fiscal experience and leadership to ensure a sustainable plan. I will continue to contain expenses through Road Asset Management Plan, use technology to improve services and continue to develop more partnerships with other levels of government as well as developing public/private partnerships. I will also continue to work to actively implement our Economic Development Strategy by bringing industry to our community which will positively affect our tax rate. My philosophy is to take care of the Town's assets, provide existing day to day services and provide for capital costs of growth. I will continue to work hard to spend your tax dollars wisely and efficently.
Whitby- Open for Business
Mixed use, commercial and industrial development will be the "Gateway into Brooklin" alongside the 407 expanding our Historic Downtown. I will work with industry, business and our Economic Development Team to bring a better balance of commercial, industry and residential that will provide tax relief to our residents. I will ensure that Council provides appropriate zoning requirements so this area will be attractive for industry and that our processes at the Town will be streamlined where possible. Along with my Council collegues we will continue to advocate for the timely construction of the 407 and the Link as well as the widening of Highway 7. I will implement our Economic Development Competitiveness Strategy which will provide a blueprint to follow and will let everyone know that Brooklin/Whitby is "Open for Business".
Historic Downtown Brooklin - Proud of our Heritage
I will continue discussions with MTO for a Baldwin Street truck bypass, resulting in Town ownership of the roadway and a full signal traffic light at Campbell and Baldwin Street, having a very positive effect on our Downtown. The successful Facade Grant Program will be expanded to ensure our businessowners have an opportunity to upgrade their exterior facades. I will continue to make investments in our Downtown on an annual basis. I will work with the Brooklin Downtown Development Steering Committee and the Downtown Brooklin Business Association to look into the feasibility of developing a B.I.A. I will work with developers and LACAC Heritage Whitby to ensure that any new infill development in our Downtown is welcomed and adheres to the Brooklin Heritage Conservation District. Continuing to work with our Downtown Development Office will assist in promoting our Historic Downtown .
Recreational, Cultural & Institutional Opportunites Abound
I will support and encourage the Lakeridge Health Hospital Task Force team and the LHIN to bring a fully operational teaching Hospital to the North Ward. As the North Ward continues to grow we will need to bring on more recreational facilities. There will be a Master Plan to redevelop Memorial Park, of which I am very supportive and I look forward to public input on what everyeone would like to see on this site. We will also need to find a location in the North for additional pad space for hockey/lacrosse and an aquatics centre would be certainly well used. A baseball and soccer field complex rounds out the facilites that I see needed in the North Ward. I am very open to looking for partnerships during the process of planning for these facilities. I will continue to support, encourage and expand programs for our youth and seniors.
My Role as Councillor - My Philosophy
I will continue to be accessible, accountable and approachable which are key to my role as Councillor. As Chair of various meetings, I welcome and encourage public engagement. My monthly articles in the Brooklin Town Crier keep the community informed about what is happening at Town Hall. Being out in the community daily allows residents the opportunity to speak with me in an informal setting. I will continue to make the entire budget process much more open and inviting to the public. Through our Cityworks program, residents are assured that their concerns and queries are looked after in an timely and professional manner.
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