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LIFE AND FAMILY
Lac du Bonnet is, and has always been a special place for me. As a young child, I enjoyed our family cottage and today, a resident for over 30 years, I enjoy the people, the beauty, and the sense of community. I love Lac du Bonnet! It is just the best place to be!
Community Commitment
REBUILDING RELATIONSHIPS FOR BETTER MUNICIPAL MANAGEMENT
- Reviving essential and balanced shared services with the Town of Lac du Bonnet and collectively create a solid framework for effective future collaboration.
- With our partners, build on existing and new sustainable initiatives to benefit all community members.
- Supporting a shared “one community” approach.
COMMUNITY COMMITMENTS
- A balanced strategy for community, social and environmental planning & development.
- Work to address the issues of affordable housing and seniors living.
- Advocating for residents on their issues and concerns.
- Initiatives to support local business.
- Opportunities to improve people’s experiences in our community.
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
- Attracting new industry to support job growth and economic spinoffs.
- Completing of the environmental plan to enable updating of municipal bylaws to support fair and responsible development.
INCLUSIVITY AND OPENNESS
- Ethical and transparent meetings held in public and to foster public engagement.
- Financial accountability, improving public awareness on the where, why and how tax dollars are spent.
2014-2018 KEY COUNCIL ACCOMPLISHMENTS
- With the support of Town and RM, led the establishment of the Economic Development Corporation for Lac du Bonnet.
- Teamed with local physicians and support from Town and RM, to recruit a new family physician during a time of severe doctor shortages.
- Working with local residents and farmers, led the initiative to kick start the province in addressing the 30+year historical drainage/flood issues along Hwy 11.
- With council’s support, initiated the Environmental Review of the 1983 Lee River Study as the first step toward the provincial mandated environmental study.
- As part of a council focus committee, restructured RV parks fees to equalize with residential property taxes.
- Collaborating with staff, helped to initiate an Administrational Review, which led to improved efficiencies including the development of a Document & Information Management system.