Kick Off

It's official! I had my official campaign kick-off last week at St. Andrew's Valley Golf Course and it was a great party! Over 100 people came out to share their thoughts about where Aurora should be going and how we can get there. Electing Geoff Dawe as Mayor was one of the ideas that appealed to the entire crowd.

I was especially pleased to have Matthew Penstone as the Master of Ceremonies, and to have Stephen Forsey and Peter Dickens provide introductory remarks. Matthew has a marketing business here in Aurora and is also an auctioneer of note for many local charities. Stephen has a local investment advisor business, has been very active in the community and is currently the head of the York Old Timer's Hockey League. Peter is new to Aurora, but quickly became involved with the Chamber, where he has put his leadership talents to good use. Peter is currently working on his PhD in Leadership Studies.

The main issues I heard that night were the same ones that I have been hearing for months, and the ones that I am building my campaign around: Leadership, Community, and Accountability.

The residents of Aurora are obviously looking for a new type of politics – one that will put people before popularity and productivity before profile. They are looking for a type of politics that are based on collaboration, not self-serving cronyism; respect, not personal attacks; accountability, not dictatorship.

Residents are looking for an Aurora we can once again be proud to call home!

I am looking forward to working with you as we revitalize our community, return accountability to our politicians and build the type of leadership culture in Aurora that brings out the best in each of us!