| Bio | John Crowley is running for District Councillor for the Franklin/Sinclair Ward in Lake of Bays. His past careers include paramedic with Metro Toronto Ambulance, retired elementary teacher, medical logistics coordinator for an air ambulance company, and 20 years running a family farm in Grey County with a wholesale produce business. He has been active in coaching minor sports, teaching, emergency response and communicating with the public. | Rick Brooks is running for District Councillor for the Franklin/Sinclair Ward in Lake of Bays. He says he has committed 40 years to community service and has received the Ontario Volunteer Service Award and the Queen's Diamond Jubilee, with recognition from organizations including Doors Open, Heritage Port Hope, the Oshawa Food Drive and Kiwanis International. He pledges to stay approachable, keep an active voice for residents and encourage balanced development. |
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| HousingWill I be able to afford to live here? | | |
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| Taxes & spendingWhat happens to my tax bill, and where does the money go? | | |
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| Emergency servicesWhen I call for help, will it come fast enough? | | |
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| TransitCan I get where I need to go without driving? | | |
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| GovernmentWill decisions be made in the open, and will anyone answer for them? | John Crowley promises common-sense, community-first representation with fiscal responsibility. - Advocates for the community with common sense, a proactive approach, community first, fiscal responsibility and local perspective.
- Believes in promoting community first in what the township does and how it talks.
- Background: paramedic, teacher, air ambulance medical logistics coordinator; ran a family farm.
Show their words & sourceHide (a few sentences)“I believe we all have a responsibility to our communities. I am fully prepared to make that commitment, advocating for our community with common sense, proactive approach, community first, fiscal responsibility and local perspective.” Source: District Councillor (Franklin/Sinclair Ward) biography - Township of Lake of Bays official election page · October 17, 2026 Confidence:High | |
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| Roads & infrastructureWill the things I use every day actually get fixed? | | |
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| EconomyWill our main streets and local jobs thrive? | | |
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| EnvironmentIs the candidate protecting the nature we live in? | | Rick Brooks pledges balanced development, firefighter support and active resident dialogue. - Pledges a balanced approach to development between community growth needs and environment/climate concerns.
- Promises to keep fighting for firefighters' needs so they have the tools to protect residents and communities.
- Emphasizes being approachable and maintaining dialogue with residents, lake associations and advisory committees.
Show their words & sourceHide (a few sentences)“Continuing to encourage a balanced approach to development between the need to grow our communities and the concerns of the environment and the adverse effects of climate change.” Source: District Councillor (Franklin/Sinclair Ward) biography - Township of Lake of Bays official election page · October 17, 2026 Confidence:High |
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| HealthcareWill there be a doctor and a hospital when we need one? | | |
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| Growth & developmentHow fast should we grow, and who decides what gets built where? | | |
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| Social & community servicesWho looks after the most vulnerable residents? | | |
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| Active transportationCan I walk and bike safely around town? | | |
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| Arts & cultureDoes the candidate value what makes this place feel alive? | | |
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| Data centresShould energy-hungry data centres be welcomed here? | | |
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| Water & wasteIs our drinking water safe and our waste handled? | | |
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| Bylaw enforcementAre the rules fair, and are they actually enforced? | | |
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