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Joining us for this episode is guest co-host Jim Torrance, President of the Blue Mountains Ratepayer Association and Shawn Everitt, Chief Administrative Officer of the Town of The Blue Mountains. Together, we discuss supporting new Municipal and County Councils, results of a recent resident satisfaction survey, the impact of Ontario’s Bill 23, managing local growth, labour force development and attainable housing, priorities on the horizon and much more! 

Town of The Blue Mountains Website https://www.thebluemountains.ca/\

Town of The Blue Mountains Resident Satisfaction Survey Results: https://pub-bluemountains.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=14238

Blue Mountain Ratepayers’ Association: https://bmra.ca/

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Joe Halos is a candidate for Mayor in the upcoming Town of The Blue Mountains municipal election. Joe has served as Councillor in the past for 8 years, is a local business operator and has lived and worked locally for more than 44 years. Joe shares perspectives on the growth of our community and its future.  

Learn more about Joe: 

https://bluemountainvillage.ca/bluemountain/media/Member_Documents/BMVA%202022%20Election/Joe-Halos-Letter-to-Voters.pdf

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June Porter and her husband Terry have been increasingly involved in The Blue Mountain community since 2010. Together, they enjoy a wide range of four-seasons activities. In addition to her various volunteer commitments, she has worked part- time at the Blue Mountain Resort. This experience has provided her with greater insight into our labour force, and the need for attainable, affordable housing, childcare and transit. You may have also met June her as a Registered Nurse at the December 2021 vaccine clinic at the BVCC, where she provided clinical leadership, as well as the administration of vaccines. 

June has a MScNursing and Executive MBA.

Learn more at: https://www.vote4juneporter.com/

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Shawn McKinlay is a 5th generation Town of The Blue Mountains Local with a history steeped in agriculture, our local service economy and volunteerism. Some of Shawn’s volunteer work includes our local branch of the Royal Canadian Legion as well as serving as director on the Clarksburg Village Association. Shawn is also blazing a trail as the Blue Mountains FIRST millennial candidate running for Council – a sign of progress and diversification of engagement within our community. Join us to learn about Shawn’s deep community roots, his passion for volunteerism and his ideas for the future.   

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Andrea Matrosovs is one of four candidates running for Mayor in the Town of The Blue Mountains Municipal Election.  Andrea is a rural resident and a local business owner of Wild Willow Studio in Clarksburg. For the last four years she has served on The Blue Mountains Council, and on various committees.

Andrea has a long record of service to the community volunteering in South Georgian Bay for 22 years including in leadership on non-profit boards. Prior to election, she taught at college, secondary and elementary levels. 

Andrea lives with four generations of her family here in our Blue Mountains.

Join us as we discuss Andrea’s vision for the future as well as key community issues. 

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Joining us today is Tony Poole, one of four candidates running for Mayor in the upcoming Town of the Blue Mountains Municipal Election. Tony has more than 40 years of experience in leadership positions, including the roles of President and CEO, in many different sectors including; financial services, insurance, technology, business development, general management and retail marketing.

Tony and his wife Josie have been residents in Town of The Blue Mountains since 2009, and they have owned Sincerely Yours Boutique in downtown Thornbury for more than 8 years where they have contributed to local employment as well as great shopping experiences. Tony has volunteered on many local boards and committees to support the community. Join us as we discuss Tony's vision for the community and much more.

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