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For Mayor of Perth
Core Services. Strong Finances. Real Accountability.
For a ChangeMeet Stephanie
I was born and raised in Perth. I’ve lived here my entire life and have run a small business for nearly 20 years. I’ve seen the Town at its best and during its more challenging times.
Right now, Perth is going through another challenging period.
Neighbouring communities - Smiths Falls, Carleton Place, and Almonte - are all enjoying the benefits of investment and growth, while Perth’s infrastructure is decaying, our taxes keep rising with little to show for it, and young people and families have left or are choosing not to live here.
A new mayor and council must focus on core services above everything else. This means better financial management to keep taxes low for residents, restoring our infrastructure - including roads, sidewalks, and parks - and rebuilding key recreational centres for year-round use by seniors and families.
We also need to change how we do business to attract new jobs and investment so the Town can thrive and draw young people and families back. This is why I am running.
For Perth to thrive, it needs fresh leadership.
Sincerely,
Protect and prioritize the basics residents rely on every day: roads, sidewalks, fire protection, police, water and wastewater, snow removal and garbage pickup.
We will review non-core spending and any external grants - and redirect savings to keep essential services strong and reliable without continual tax pressure.
Control rising costs in administration and provide full public transparency on consulting, legal, and professional fees, and eliminate any discretionary spending that does not support core municipal responsibilities.
End wasting staff time and resources on studies and work projects that do not address core services.
Rebuild the Town’s financial reserves and focus capital spending on rebuilding and maintaining roads, sidewalks, parks, and other essential assets that keep Perth moving and growing.
Work with other levels of government to replace critical recreation infrastructure such as a new arena, pool, and community centre for year-round activities for families and seniors.
Turn the Planning Department into a partner for facilitating investment and responsible development rather than a barrier.
By streamlining processes and focusing on projects that expand the tax base, we will bring new businesses, jobs and homes to Perth so services can be funded by growth rather than higher taxes on existing residents.
The previous mayor and council increased property taxes by 25% while increasing their own compensation each year.
We will tie compensation to any future tax increases. If Council votes to raise property taxes above inflation, the mayor and councillors’ own compensation will be reduced. We need to incentivize responsible financial management, not reward irresponsible behaviour. If your taxes go up beyond inflation, Council’s pay goes down.
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