Doug McKechnie — Clearview Township Ward 2
I was born in Nottawa and have lived in the Clearview area all my life. I’m about as local as you can get, but I certainly don’t feel that is a prerequisite to being a good councillor. My wife, Janis, has lived here for over 25 years after emigrating from Scotland.
After studying aviation at Seneca College, I began my career as a pilot at Collingwood Regional Airport. I moved on to Air Canada in 1979 and recently retired after 38 years. I was also a paramedic based in Collingwood.
I’ve been an active member of numerous service clubs (Rotary, Kinsmen, Optimist) and was also a member of the Collingwood Regional Airport Services Board until its recent dissolution. This introduced me to local politics and has given me an insight to development opportunities proposed for the airport.
I was called as an expert witness at the Environmental Review Tribunal during our fight against the industrial wind turbines. My testimony was extensive and I was cross-examined by the proponent and government lawyers. I like to think that I played a significant role in our victory.
Now’s the time …
Time to PRESERVE OUR LANDSCAPE AND RURAL VALUES! We fought the battle against the wind turbines and won! I will stand firm to ensure this threat to our beautiful vistas and natural environment never happens again. Let’s keep a clear view in Clearview.
Time to HOLD THE LINE ON TAXES! Our personal budgets are already stretched. I will say NO to increased taxes and will fight to ensure Ward 2 receives its fair share of benefits.
Time to CREATE JOBS! Our local airport can be an economic driver for the area. I will work with the owner and developers to create full-time, well-paying jobs. Let’s give our youth the opportunity to continue to live and work in Clearview.
Time for ACTION.
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