Ward 7 Councillor
Listening, Caring, Standing Up For You
Gary Harvey is a 19 year resident of Ward 7 with a background in law and finance, serving on 3 not-for-profit Board of Directors
"I care about the quality of life we have in our community" - Gary
"I care about the quality of life we have in our community" - Gary
As your Councillor I will:
- not accept any campaign donations from Barrie area developers, builders or planners
- fight to keep our taxes at or below the rate of inflation
- improve our traffic issues in the ward through permanent calming measures, LED radar signs, smart traffic control systems that optimizes traffic flow and an improved police presence in the area
- improve public safety through enhanced support of the Project Lifesaver Program as this is far safer and cheaper, than expensive police searches that may end in tragedy
- advocate for dedicated senior's parking spaces in large shopping lots and enhanced snow removal on residential side streets
- ensure that our intensification is done fairly, without having a negative impact on current homeowners, with design guidelines that allows new builds to blend in with existing residential areas
- return messages promptly, always listening and caring about your concerns
- make all decisions with us the taxpayer in mind
- ask for public feedback on all important and expensive decisions ie: $19.6M Fisher Auditorium, proposed 4,000 seat waterfront baseball stadium, proposed downtown market and the proposed $64M expansion of the Lake Simcoe Regional Airport
- keep an open line of communication with regular town hall sessions and newsletters
- fight to keep our taxes at or below the rate of inflation
- improve our traffic issues in the ward through permanent calming measures, LED radar signs, smart traffic control systems that optimizes traffic flow and an improved police presence in the area
- improve public safety through enhanced support of the Project Lifesaver Program as this is far safer and cheaper, than expensive police searches that may end in tragedy
- advocate for dedicated senior's parking spaces in large shopping lots and enhanced snow removal on residential side streets
- ensure that our intensification is done fairly, without having a negative impact on current homeowners, with design guidelines that allows new builds to blend in with existing residential areas
- return messages promptly, always listening and caring about your concerns
- make all decisions with us the taxpayer in mind
- ask for public feedback on all important and expensive decisions ie: $19.6M Fisher Auditorium, proposed 4,000 seat waterfront baseball stadium, proposed downtown market and the proposed $64M expansion of the Lake Simcoe Regional Airport
- keep an open line of communication with regular town hall sessions and newsletters
Endorsed by the Citizens of Barrie Taxpayer's Coalition
Gary's Five Point Plan
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RESPONSIBLE SPENDING
ENHANCED COMMUNITY SAFETY
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SMART INTENSIFICATION
PROACTIVE INFRASTRUCTURE
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OPENING BARRIE FOR BUSINESS
- Tax incentives for businesses that relocate to Barrie and employ Barrie residents
- Tax incentives for businesses who expand their work force with Barrie residents
- Focus infrastructure to support economic growth
Barrie is a tremendous place to live!
Ward 7 has been home for my family and I for the past 19 plus years. We made the move to Barrie as this is where we wanted to have and raise our family. As a member of the judicial system for the past 29 years, being community minded is a way of life. Serving on three volunteer Board of Directors in the not-for-profit sector has been an extremely rewarding experience dealing with multi million dollar budgets. I have always had an interest in the future of our city. It is for this reason that I am seeking your support to be your City Councillor in Ward 7 as we move into some very interesting times with our growth.
As a fellow long-time resident of Ward 7, I share your day to day concerns and struggles. My platform is based on a five point plan: Responsible Spending, Smart Intensification, Proactive Infrastructure, Enhanced Community Safety and Opening Barrie For Business. As a fellow Ward 7 tax payer I am committed to ensuring that tax increases are kept to the rate of inflation or lower. I will ensure that we receive services and value for our tax dollars. Ward 7 is home to Barrie's technology hub, car dealer row and the best musical Christmas light display in the city on Violet Street. Five major arterial corridors have been identified with the 2009 Intensification Study and Essa Road is slated as the first phase of development. I will work with residents and developers to ensure that we have an Essa corridor that we are all proud of and that does not have a negative impact on existing home owners. The traffic congestion in the 400 and Mapleview corridor that we face each and every day becomes unbearable at times. By adding smart traffic controls to these intersections they will optimize traffic flow patterns, easing the congestion that we currently experience. Community safety is paramount and needs to be accomplished at a reasonable cost to taxpayers. With my many years of public and private sector experience and as a graduate of the University of Toronto Rotman School of Management, University of Guelph-Humber, Humber College and the Ontario Municipal Management Institute, I am ready for the job as your Councillor.
I care about the quality of life we all have in our community.
I am seeking your support as a fellow long time resident of Ward 7 on October 22nd. Together we can continue improving our quality of life for our families for decades to come. I look forward to meeting you on the campaign trail.
Best wishes to you and your family through the summer season! I will listen and care about the issues you encounter. Thus the slogan.
Listening, Caring, Standing up for you!
Gary
Ward 7 has been home for my family and I for the past 19 plus years. We made the move to Barrie as this is where we wanted to have and raise our family. As a member of the judicial system for the past 29 years, being community minded is a way of life. Serving on three volunteer Board of Directors in the not-for-profit sector has been an extremely rewarding experience dealing with multi million dollar budgets. I have always had an interest in the future of our city. It is for this reason that I am seeking your support to be your City Councillor in Ward 7 as we move into some very interesting times with our growth.
As a fellow long-time resident of Ward 7, I share your day to day concerns and struggles. My platform is based on a five point plan: Responsible Spending, Smart Intensification, Proactive Infrastructure, Enhanced Community Safety and Opening Barrie For Business. As a fellow Ward 7 tax payer I am committed to ensuring that tax increases are kept to the rate of inflation or lower. I will ensure that we receive services and value for our tax dollars. Ward 7 is home to Barrie's technology hub, car dealer row and the best musical Christmas light display in the city on Violet Street. Five major arterial corridors have been identified with the 2009 Intensification Study and Essa Road is slated as the first phase of development. I will work with residents and developers to ensure that we have an Essa corridor that we are all proud of and that does not have a negative impact on existing home owners. The traffic congestion in the 400 and Mapleview corridor that we face each and every day becomes unbearable at times. By adding smart traffic controls to these intersections they will optimize traffic flow patterns, easing the congestion that we currently experience. Community safety is paramount and needs to be accomplished at a reasonable cost to taxpayers. With my many years of public and private sector experience and as a graduate of the University of Toronto Rotman School of Management, University of Guelph-Humber, Humber College and the Ontario Municipal Management Institute, I am ready for the job as your Councillor.
I care about the quality of life we all have in our community.
I am seeking your support as a fellow long time resident of Ward 7 on October 22nd. Together we can continue improving our quality of life for our families for decades to come. I look forward to meeting you on the campaign trail.
Best wishes to you and your family through the summer season! I will listen and care about the issues you encounter. Thus the slogan.
Listening, Caring, Standing up for you!
Gary
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VOTING INFORMATION
Thursday, October 18, 2018, 1–8 pm Advance Voting Day - Holly Friday, October 19, 2018, 1 - 8 pm Advance Voting Day - Holly Saturday, October 20, 2018, 10–5 pm Advance Voting Day - Holly Monday, October 22, 2018, 10am–8 pm Election Day - Holly |
Location Holly Community Centre 171 Mapleton Avenue; Barrie, ON Click on the image below to ensure that you are on the 2018 voter's list. |
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