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District Councillor (Wards 1 and 3) · Georgian Bay

2 candidates for 1 seat

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Bio

Brian Bochek

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Laurie Russell Elected (official result)

Laurie Russell is running for District Councillor for Wards 1 and 3 in the Township of Georgian Bay. She has more than 20 years of senior leadership experience in international business and seven years of local community leadership, including consecutive terms as president of an elected volunteer board. She says the experience gained through community leadership could help residents across Wards 1 and 3.

Housing

Will I be able to afford to live here?

Brian Bochek

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Taxes & spending

What happens to my tax bill, and where does the money go?

Brian Bochek

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Emergency services

When I call for help, will it come fast enough?

Brian Bochek

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Transit

Can I get where I need to go without driving?

Brian Bochek

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Laurie Russell Elected (official result)

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Government

Will decisions be made in the open, and will anyone answer for them?

Brian Bochek

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Laurie Russell Elected (official result)

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Laurie Russell promises transparent decisions, responsible spending, fair services and lake protection.

  • Will advocate for transparent decision-making, responsible spending, fair municipal services, and protection of the lakes and communities.
  • Says District Council decisions affect taxes, services, infrastructure, public safety and environment, deserving careful scrutiny and strong representation.
  • Brings 20+ years of senior business leadership and 7+ years of elected community leadership in budgeting and governance.
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“Transparent decision-making. Responsible spending. Fair municipal services. Protecting the lakes and communities that make this area so special.”

Source: Laurie Russell - Candidate for District Councillor, Wards 1 & 3 - campaign website · October 17, 2026

Confidence:High

Roads & infrastructure

Will the things I use every day actually get fixed?

Brian Bochek

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Laurie Russell Elected (official result)

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Economy

Will our main streets and local jobs thrive?

Brian Bochek

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Environment

Is the candidate protecting the nature we live in?

Brian Bochek

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Healthcare

Will there be a doctor and a hospital when we need one?

Brian Bochek

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Growth & development

How fast should we grow, and who decides what gets built where?

Brian Bochek

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Social & community services

Who looks after the most vulnerable residents?

Brian Bochek

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Laurie Russell Elected (official result)

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Active transportation

Can I walk and bike safely around town?

Brian Bochek

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Laurie Russell Elected (official result)

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Arts & culture

Does the candidate value what makes this place feel alive?

Brian Bochek

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Laurie Russell Elected (official result)

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Data centres

Should energy-hungry data centres be welcomed here?

Brian Bochek

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Laurie Russell Elected (official result)

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Water & waste

Is our drinking water safe and our waste handled?

Brian Bochek

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Laurie Russell Elected (official result)

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Bylaw enforcement

Are the rules fair, and are they actually enforced?

Brian Bochek

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Results source: Township of Georgian Bay — Certified Election Results