Vote on October 22nd
Leadership
- Township Funding secured future for EDHS
- Now in control of MSP with more public engagement and accountability
- “Made in Springwater” Strategic Plan created by Residents, Council and Staff
- Completed Recreation Master Plan, Fire Master Plan and Community Improvement Plan
- Tight fiscal management with controlled tax increases and building reserves for future
- Open and transparent Council with more open dialogue
Agriculture
- Worked with farmers on matters important to them expediting various approvals
- County representative on Simcoe County Federation of Agriculture
- Reduced red tape at NVCA with revised permit and fee structure
- Agriculture business breakfasts providing support for diversification on farm
- Lobbied for elimination of half load season for crop inputs such as seeds and fetrilizer
Environment
- Ensuring Environmental Assessment Stages for MSP are thorough and complete
- Communicated with Provincial Ministries expressing concerns of impact of unregulated ingredients in wastewater such as pharmaceuticals and long term impact
- Promoted a sustainable Springwater with focus on Environmental, Economic and Social balance
- Being a loud voice at County Council to ensure future development of all kinds has low impact on eco sensitive areas of Springwater
Transparency
- Hosted many Town Hall meetings in each Ward
- More dialogue and special information sessions for matters of interest
- Launched Springwater Live to stream Council meetings
- Regular communication in print and radio
Talk is Good, but Action Speaks! CHOOSE ACTION!
Testimonials
Ian Bender – Former Director of Planning County of Simcoe
Bill has a clear understanding of the development process, the (provincial, county, and township) planning framework, and how to make it work to achieve appropriate development at the local level while avoiding unnecessary and unwanted sprawl in our local communities.