ABOUT THE MAYOR :

Living in Cannington since 1999 – Walter is a veteran politician, an active social worker, and a volunteer, who was elected as the Mayor of Brock in the Ontario Municipal Elections, 2022.

Walter serves as the Chair of The Accounting Program Advisory Committee at Georgian College. He also served as the Ward 3 councilor from 2010 to 2014, and then from 2018 to 2022.

As thumping as it could be – In the 2018 elections, Walter registered a comprehensive win – achieving the largest margin of victory of any Brock contest in that year with a whopping 75% support.

Give back to the community. Volunteer. Serve the council.

These are the three beliefs Walter mostly preaches, follows, and is known for. His goal as a mayor is to serve all residents and taxpayers of Brock Township.

Past Positions Held:

Walter is an active community member. He holds the following major positions:

• The Cannington Lions Club (current Treasurer and Past-President)
• The Royal Canadian Legion (current Treasurer)
• The 1st Cannington Scout Group (current Treasurer and past Leader)
• Georgian College Accounting Program Advisory Committee (Chair)
• Brock Township Finance Sub-Committee (Chair)
• Ward 3 councilor, Brock Township Council from 2010 to 2014 and 2018 to 2022

Education:

• Professional accountant
• CPA designation from The Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada.
• Walter owns his accounting practice with offices in Cannington and Orillia with qualified staff at each office

Quick Digest:

In 2018 an electrical fire closed the Cannington Foodland – the town’s only grocery store. This prompted Walter to take the initiative. He drove residents without transportation from Cannington to Beaverton (18 km) twice a week until October 2019 when the Foodland finally re-opened.

What did she stand for in the Ontario Municipal Elections, 2022?

Being a Cannington resident and a serving councilor of Ward 3 – Walter was aware of every issue that the locals faced. He promised to make the following changes:

• There is a lack of permanent and stable CAO in the Township of Brock. Thus, there should be:
  • Removal of redundancy
  • Development of a solid staffing position
• Reviewing the cost of the Sunderland Arena Expansion proposal
• Promoting good governance by taking responsibility and acknowledging mistakes
• Developing clear and effective communication lines between residents and council members
• Keeping a check on the Brock Property Taxes
• Starting “Time with the Mayor” meetings – to promote communications
• Development of a workable and useable transit system
• Making sure Beaverton Harbour actually develops and progresses further
• Undertake climate actions in Brock

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