Candidate for Councillor Wilmot Ward 4 (New Hamburg)

Live New Hamburg

I’m proud to be a long time resident of New Hamburg.  When our children were infants we decided we wanted to live in a small, self sufficient community.  We chose New Hamburg then, and have been proven right ever since.  The New Hamburg community and residents are strong, vibrant, self sufficient, and maintains it’s rural roots.

We’re growing.  New subdivisions are springing up everywhere, bringing new families and new retirees, and the town is as welcoming as it always was.  We can’t stop the growth, in fact we should encourage it.  I do believe though that it’s important for us as residents  to maintain our distinct identity as a community, as we grow.  For me, the phrase ‘Live New Hamburg’ means that as residents, we are also a distinct and independent community, and I’d like to see it continue to be that way.  I commit to encouraging community growth, while maintaining our roots.

Work New Hamburg

I’ve been fortunate enough to be self employed in New Hamburg for the past decade.  I operated our offices in downtown New Hamburg for a couple of years but have since been able to take our business virtual and move our offices back to our New Hamburg home.  Working in town  helps me keep in touch with local events, it also allows me to be readily available to serve the community as councillor.

Shop New Hamburg

One of the reasons that our community continues to be distinct is that we have a vibrant business community. Living in New Hamburg means that while we have easy access to all the amenities of nearby larger metropolitan centers with just a short drive, it also means we’re able to get most everything we need right here.  Having a strong local business environment is vital to our keeping our community thriving, self sufficient, and independent.

As  a local business owner, I am committed to ensuring that New Hamburg businesses are promoted and allowed to thrive.  Doing so isn’t just good for the businesses – it’s good for us all.