A Record of Distinguished Service to Aurora for 30 years
Prior to being on council, he started the Bayview Wellington Ratepayers Association 20 years ago as President. In 2001 championed the movement to make sure the Bayview corridor businesses were mindful of the existing home they were locating beside. Influenced the Home Depot to change the colour of their buildings, lower lights, no outdoor speakers and contribute $35,000.00 towards the construction of the Queens Diamond Jubilee Park. In 2002 was effective in convincing council to use the $35,000.00 and included a budget for the completion of the park. Convinced the Movie theatre to paint the back of their building a neutral colour and providing significant landscaping and a pedestrian pathway to the adjacent homes.
Has been a municipal councillor in Aurora (not consecutively) for 10 years. As a councillor, worked on many projects throughout the Town and within Ward 5. In 2010 acted as the vice chair for the Official Plan review committee. In 2012 found a $600,000.00 budget error, duplicating a project from previous year. In 2013 was instrumental in the development of the Thomas Coates park on Mavrinac. Found the clause in the subdivision agreement that allowed the Town to purchase the land and create a park. In 2020 convinced council to negotiate the cost of the Sports Dome saving $400,000.00 and zero tax impact.
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