My name is Donald Westcott and I have been a resident of Severn Township for 22 years. My wife Cathy and I have called Ward 5 home for the past 10 years. I am the father of three adult children and grandfather of two grandsons. I retired from my career as a police officer and worked for a local home contractor.
As incumbent Ward 5 Councillor for the Township of Severn, I have gained significant knowledge of The Municipal Act as well as policy, procedure and protocol. As a strong communicator, who is accessible to the residents, I am committed to being an active and effective member of Council.
My first four years as Councillor have seen a Property Tax increase in 2018 of 0.33%; 1.6 million dollars in road reconstruction for Ward 5 and access for Severn residents to Orillia Public Library services.
An involved community member, I have been active on the Washago Canada Day, Santa Claus Parade and Canada 150 Celebration Committees; current president of the Washago Garden Club; fundraiser for the Washago Community Centre, Washago Garden Club and The Friends of the Washago Water Tower and facilitator of the Washago wooden paddle and maple leaf art projects.
If re-elected, my priorities include maintaining a minimum Property Tax increase; continued support for road and bridge upgrades; improved internet and wireless service and keeping a ‘watchful eye’ on our rural environment. Washago priorities would include upgrades of the sewer system; advocating for a sidewalk on Quetton Street to the Washago Centennial Park and additional parking in the Washago business sector.
The Township of Severn is a unique and picturesque place to live and work. If re-elected I would be proud to continue serving the residents of Ward 5.
Contacts: (705) 689-3594; website – www.donaldwestcott.ca; email – [email protected]
Facebook – www.facebook.com/reelectdonwestcott/
