Bruce Beach Canada

I sent the following request to all the Huron-Kinloss candidates that are running for seats on Council. That includes the positions of Mayor, Deputy Mayor and Councillors.

My decision to run for council is based on a desire to play a larger part in the community. I am recently retired and have more time to focus on local issues and believe my experiences in industry as a tradesman would be of assistance in a councillor role.

My biggest concerns which require immediate attention are health care, our food supply and housing for the young adults and elderly as well.

I have been a Municipal councillor for 19 years. During this time I have served on the following boards: medical centre, fire, and recreation .

I am 56 years old and have lived in Lucknow and surrounding area for over 45 years. My wife Belinda of 37 years and I have  raised our 4 children in our community.

We have run a successful construction company for over 30 years and continue to do so with my son Daniel.

Representation. Leadership is good. It is required. But representation is more important. The ratepayers, the taxpayers and residents of this township actually own the “Corporation of the Township of Huron-Kinloss”.

It is critical that we listen to the “owners”. We must hear, go and see, and understand what the issues are. It is not good enough to just look at a map or a report. Those are important and very valuable. But they are not enough.

I came to Lucknow from Manitoba in the 1973, married and raised my girls. Katrina lives in the Hamilton area and is a Nurse Practitioner, Margo lives in Guelph works as an Educational Assistant and Community Living care giver. I have a step son, Mark and Debbie live near Guelph. Total of 3 grandkids I love dearly.

I retired from the Royal Bank in 2000, and keep busy working part time at Bruce County Library, Kincardine, the work is fun and the patrons and staff are marvelous.

I live Just south of Ripley on a small piece of land and work at Bruce Power as a Contract Supervisor. I’m 52 years old and have my wife Kim and 4 kids. I belong to provincial and federal political parties, OFA and the OFAH also a member of Lucknow Legion Branch 309.

My family and I plan to call Huron-Kinloss Home for the rest of our lives and believe I have the right fortitude and ability to stand up for what is right and to be fiscally responsible. I am seeking the privilege of public office to be a fresh voice to elevate the community. Our legacy will become a regional model for a vibrant, equitable Township. I can be a strong ambassador, a champion, a connector, an advocate and I will serve with municipal superiority!

My wife and I have had the privilege of maintaining a full-time residence in Blairs Grove for the past 16 years, although I have been here seasonally in Emmerton Beach my whole life. Our family of four grown children and grandchild have benefitted from the many attributes this beautiful area has to offer. I have served our community for a number of years on the South Bruce Grey Health Centre Board of Directors and on the Township’s former Nuclear Waste Community Advisory Committee. Currently I am a member of the Township’s Property Standards Committee and also participate on two advisory committees with the Electrical Safety Authority of Ontario.

My name is Perry Elliott, a farmer and crane owner/operator.  I have lived in Huron-Kinloss Township all my life.  My wife Donna and I have 5 children and 13 grandchildren, (#14 will be here in the new year). I feel that we, the people of this municipality, need a change in council and the representatives of the township.  I will be more than willing to listen to your concerns and needs, and bring them before council to be addressed!  Everyone needs a voice!

• Permanent resident of the township
• Retired schoolteacher
• President Kincardine Curling Club
• Past President of the Bruce Beach Cottagers Association
• Built my permanent home

I grew up in London, Ont and graduated from Centralia College of Agricultural Technology as an Animal Health Technician in 1988. My first job was at the Port Elgin Veterinary clinic, which introduced me to the agriculture and small town life style of Bruce County. My husband is from Teeswater, where we were first married and started our family in 1990. We have two grown children with their own small families, fortunately in the area, allowing us to spend lots of time together.