Laughlin wants to make ‘changes for the better’ in Ramara
Connie Laughlin is running for Ramara Township council in Ward 2. |
From OrilliaMatters, September 1, 2022
OrilliaMatters Staff
Editor’s note: OrilliaMatters has asked council candidates in neighbouring Oro-Medonte, Ramara and Severn townships to provide a synopsis of why they are running in the Oct. 24 municipal election. The following was submitted by Connie Laughlin, who is running for election in Ward 2 in Ramara Township. For more election coverage — including candidate profiles and other election news — visit our 2022 municipal election page by clicking here.
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My name is Connie (Carrick) Laughlin. I am ready to serve.
I was raised in Ramara and am proud to say I live here. It is an environment of homes, lakes, farms, businesses and large community strength.
I believe in honesty, transparency, accountability and hard work, which I have mastered in my career in the Ontario government, working for the Ministry of Community and Social Services at the Huronia Regional Centre, serving the developmentally delayed for 25 years, then 11 years for the Ontario Disability Support Program, serving persons with disabilities. I was the liaison to Rama First Nation and Beausoleil First Nation, lead for Federated Health, United Way Simcoe Muskoka diversity team, where I used excellent skills being compassionate, understanding, patient and working within directives and legislation for our Ontario public sector.
Upon my retirement I find that I can use my qualities in my next chapter of my career. I believe strongly that being a member of council, I can use my knowledge and talents to serve the people of Ward 2 and Ramara to help bring us into the next phase of growth.
My priorities are, firstly, communication. Listening to what is important to the constituents I represent is vital as a member of council. Along with transparency, accountability needs to be a high priority and I pride myself in my belief and ability to do so.
I like action, putting your best effort forward and making changes for the better.
Our roads need work and that has been a constant item coming to my attention that needs addressing.
We are in a time of such shortage, it is imperative to start looking at what we can do, be it with granny suites, supporting local farmers, and local businesses.
I am not someone who is looking for a social outlet now that I am retired. I am seriously looking to help implement great change and bring our township more income through building businesses, housing and making Ramara a place people want to move to.
I take great care to ensure that I represent all constituents. We all pay our taxes to the same office and we all deserve a voice.
I would be honoured if I was your vote to be your representative for Ward 2 and for all in Ramara Township to be the one to listen and take all concerns forward to work for changes you want.
Thank you. Vote Connie (Carrick) Laughlin for change.
705-238-6922
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