VOTE
JIM KIELY
FOR
RESPONSIBLE
ACCOUNTABLE
DEPENDABLE
COMMUNITY FIRST REPRESENTATION
My Platform
RESPONSIBLE:
Being accountable for a duty
The ability to act sensibly and make good choices
Acting as a mature sensible person who can tell
right from wrong and handle obligations
without constant supervision
Accountable:
Being fully responsible for your actions and
expected to explain or justify them to someone
else
Owning results instead of making excuses or shifting blame
Being accountable to person, board, or public who has the right to question or review your work
Dependable:
Reliable, steady and worthy of trust
Someone you can count on dependable will not let you down, perform well and act the same way over time
A little about me
Hello My name is Jim Kiely.
I'll start with where I came from. My Father was an Irish born Canadian immigrant and my mother from a northern Ontario french speaking community. I spent my early days on a rural 10 acre property in East Gwillimbury's ward one. At age eight I moved to a farm in Georgina. Farm life was great to me, it came with chores and responsibilities, this along with good parenting helped to form good solid values and work ethics. I moved from the farm to my current Morton avenue home in East gwillimbury ward two, specifically Sharon. This is where I've called home for the last 27 years. Me, along with my wife Kim, and twin daughters whom we raised there.
The building we bought was a derelict church made redundant by its larger newer replacement in Newmarket. It may have been outdated as a church but with a vision and some elbow grease it makes a great home. Complete with a welcoming vibe and it's a great conversation starter. But who would have thought the first building I bought would be my forever home. Well maybe that has something to do with its great location. I’ve made my career as a construction contractor taking on projects in residential and commercial applications from renovations to breaking ground on new builds. My job involves tasks like managing permits, projects, estimates, budgets, timelines & subtrades. All the time while keeping clients current and informed. I do this with honesty and transparency. I guess this and good workmanship is why I have such a loyal client base.
That would bring you to current me. My house is built, my kids have grown. I have a good job where I set my own hours. The time is right for me to get more involved in my community.
The role of a Counsillor
A councilor's job is to represent residents and businesses in their ward. For the role of representing residents you have to make yourself visible and accessible to the community. This means meeting and listening to residents in day to day life, at community events and by request .Well I can definitely check that box. I love being social, meeting people, chatting and learning about them. As long as I listen, retain and represent what I hear, that role is a pleasure I look forward to too. I also take interest in the complexities a councilor is responsible for. Analyzing and critiquing the services our town provides. For example is East Gwillimbury cost effective and efficient in the areas of waste collection, snow removal, supplying clean water and sufficient public transit. These are essential services for everyone. East Gwillimbury's citizens are young to old, and come from near and far. Maybe it's the family man in me that asks if everybody is getting what they need. Senior programs to summer camps. Sports and recreation. Education and entertainment. these areas are under constant development. Then there is my construction background that draws me to community infrastructure. For the majority I think we are in decent shape, aside from the discomfort of living thru major road construction projects, or the massive wall to wall crack in the floor of our town hall. seriously though construction and maintenance of our buildings roads and equipment is a regular subject for the town. although These concerns don't fall directly on councilors shoulders it's a topic I look forward to discussing with fellow council and administration staff. There are many topics to be discussed like Town standards and safety requirements. with the growth we are experiencing At what point do we require another fire station or a High school, and are we putting enough into our policing budget. Are our by laws out dated? Do we need a discussion on air b&b or property zoning?. The third role of a councilor is what they call stewardship. This means to manage, look after and protect something for somebody else. You are electing someone to represent you in your absence. Someone to monitor and review annual operating costs and the seriousness of where our property taxes are being spent. Are you getting proper value for your tax dollar? Councilors are supposed to be watch dogs, evaluating town administration and staff operations. With my years of experience as a business owner I believe the job of town councilor is something I will excel at and I am asking for your support to let me prove it.
The role of a Counsilor
The role of a Counsilor
Closing statement
East Gwillimbury is ranked as the fastest growing municipality in Canada. We have grown and are going to continue to grow. The ball is in motion, things are happening. I am not selling you a belief that I am going to fix the town or that you need me. The reality is the growth bubble has reached us and development is inevitable, so let's embrace the fact that we are booming in commercial and residential growth. Let's enjoy the benefits that come with growth. Let's build a community that we enjoy living in. a community where family life flourishes and we are proud to call home.
I've always had a desire to get involved in local politics and now I find myself with the time and ability to put my head and heart into it. I am here to ask for your trust and support in my journey to be East Gwillimbury's next ward two councillor, and I'm promising you responsible, accountable, dependable community representation in our municipal office.
Thank you. Jim Kiely.