Peter Dickens

I have worked with Geoff Dawe for three years as a member of the Board of the Aurora Chamber of Commerce and have been particularly struck by three things.

First, his leadership. Geoff exemplifies the qualities of service and integrity that are vital to leadership today. He does not try to force his vision or priorities but engages with the whole board to co-create a vision to which we can all be committed.

The second thing I have come to appreciate is Geoff's grasp of the needs of businesses in a global, knowledge-based economy. Aurora has the potential to be a model of new economy business but it will demand a partnership between the business community and the town and as a successful entrepreneur, Geoff understands both the potential and the strategies needed to achieve that potential.

Finally, I admire Geoff's commitment to equity and the fair treatment for all. His is typically the first voice at the table focusing attention on those who might be disadvantaged by a specific decision and ensuring that we take a balanced and well measured approach.

For these reasons I fully endorse Geoff Dawe's candidacy for Mayor of Aurora.