Clear Vision

• The Township needs a strategic plan (mission / vision / values / priorities).  This strategic plan will act as a “north star” from which all decisions are reviewed against to ensure alignment

Specific and Measurable Goals

• If you do not know where you are going and how to get there - you will end up someplace else

• Prioritized program for roads/bridges/ buildings/ equipment improvements based on data

• Defined increased investment in reserves to ensure long term sustainability

Financial Restraint and Accountability

• I believe in managing the Township’s funds as I would my own money

• Simplified budgeting and financial reporting which supports analysis and decision making

• Two year planning cycle finalized prior to the start of the calendar year

• Prudent investment strategy for surplus funds/reserves

Transparent Decision Making

• Ensuring accountability of council

• Improved availability of staff reports / resolutions on the Township website

• Use of professional services (legal / insurance / accountants) to support risks being identified and understood prior to a decision

• Councillor "report cards”

Safeguarding the Environment

• Protecting our resources

• Expanded education and programs protecting our lakes, shorelines and sensitive habitats

• Maximize Ontario Community Environment Fund and Green Municipal Fund opportunities

• Encourage and support sustainable community development 

Leadership and Guidance for Township Staff

• Clear direction and expectations for staff

• Review and update of all by-laws/resolutions greater than 5 years old

• Updated, complete and accurate listing of all roads within the municipality

• Review and implementation (as appropriate) of recommendations from commissioned consultant reports

• Senior staff attendance at council meetings

• Staff performance reviews

Investing in our Community

• Maximizing government grants and active lobbying for improved municipal funding

• Programs supporting growth of local business and attraction of new business development

• Ensure community programs available and useable to a wider percentage of residents

Creating the Township that all the Residents Want for Today, our Children and Grand-children

• Encourage on-going public input and participation gaining diverse perspectives

• Learn from and leverage best practices from other municipalities

• Understand the barriers and the resistance to change.  

• Actively challenge “we have always done it that way” thinking