Mary is Committed to:
Progressive Leadership:
- A positive vision for the future of our township.
- Respect for the complexity and diverse nature of this township and region.
- Working cooperatively with others to get the job done, for the good of the community.
- Regard for environment stewardship to protect, enhance and sustain our lakes, shoreline and natural features.
Economic Development:
- Fiscal responsibility, resulting in low tax-rate and appropriate levels of service.
- Community Improvement Plans for Bridgenorth, Ennismore, Lakefield, Young’s Point and Buckhorn.
- Preservation of heritage buildings, streetscapes and heritage districts to encourage cultural tourism.
- Supporting area farmers by promoting the Local Food movement in this township.
- Supporting business retention and expansion and home-based businesses through the GPA EDC.
- Infrastructure renewal and energy retrofitting resulting in operating efficiencies and the creation of local jobs.
Quality of Life:
- Renovations to Ennismore and Lakefield Community Centres.
- Implementation of recommendations in Seniors Report.
- Development of more affordable housing, particularly for seniors.
- Attention to traffic safety issues.
- Improvements to accessibility of township facilities.
- Continuing trail development within the township.
- Developing opportunities for youth through support of local groups who provide youth programming.
- Implementing Recommendations of Library Services Review.
County of Peterborough:
- Responsible financial stewardship of tax dollars.
- Support of Environmental Sustainability Plan for Peterborough County/City.
- Enhance communications from County of Peterborough to residents, cottagers and businesses.
- Encourage participation in the consultation for the Peterborough County Transportation Plan Review in 2011.
- Advocate for thorough strategic planning process for County of Peterborough.