2022 Candidate profiles: Clearview Township

I am running again to give back to my community and all residents of Clearview Township.

If elected I intend to continue to listen to people’s concerns/ideas, act when I can and make informed decisions about matters at council.

I am proud of council’s support of the Clearview Food Bank during the pandemic and our commitment to address climate change.

We all have a duty to protect our environment.

As well I have had the opportunity to be on an Attainable Housing sub committee.

Someone asked about diversity in Clearview everyone has the right to be heard and accepted. We believe in our communities and support our neighbours.

I feel our tax base needs to be stimulated with growth but not at the expense of our residents.

I would like resources for our older residents to be addressed so they can continue to live in their own communities.

I believe that those who travel our roads everyday, as well as those passing through Clearview, deserve to do so safely.

Moving ahead I look forward to working towards maintaining the integrity and quality of life in our Communities within Clearview Township and I will continue to advocate for our residents.

phyllisdineen@gmail.com

LAURA DOCKERAY-PERRY

I am a retired financial advisor with 25 years experience.

My husband’s name is Richard Perry. He retired from Clearview Volunteer Fire Depart One after 35 years of service. We each have two children that we are very proud of.

I will have an open door policy, I need to hear from you so I can be here for you. Please let me be your voice!

I am very concerned with environmental issues and have been a member of TD Friends of the Environment for over two decades.

I believe strongly that it is everyone’s responsibility to care for the planet.

Some of my focuses: water, safety, our trails, Small Halls, upcoming budget, Niagara Escarpment preservation, seniors and youth programs, the housing crisis.

lauradockerayperry@yahoo.com

Ward 2:

ROBERT McARTHUR

I have lived my entire 59 years at Cashtown Corners. I run the family farm, which has now been in my family for over 100 years, raising crops, cattle and even some prize winning Belgian horses. I have also worked for Reinhart Foods for 26 years, one of the township’s largest employers, where I progressed through multiple roles and am now nearing retirement.

With the realignment of the wards in Clearview, Ward 2 is now the biggest, covering over 15,000 hectares. I have either farmed, visited, drove around, helped put out your fire or medical emergency or in the good old days, snowmobiled on nearly every one of them.

I was an active member of 4H and junior farmers, even serving as president of South Simcoe junior farmers association.

I was a volunteer firefighter with Clearview fire department Station 4 for 15 years, where I worked my way up to captain.  I am also an active member of the Creemore Curling Club, where I started curling at age 10. 

Giving back to my community comes naturally. My dad, Milton, was elected the first deputy mayor of Clearview.

robmc489@gmail.com

THOM PATERSON

Jacquie and I moved to Creemore in 2004. I’m a retired telecommunications engineer/executive. I have had active roles as a volunteer on local community groups. As a municipal councillor since 2006, I’ve served as the municipal representative on township boards and committees and on partner agencies.

As a member and past president of the Creemore Area Residents’ Association (CARA), I represented the concerns of the village and surrounding rural area on township matters. I have been a participant in various environmental initiatives that led to the reduction in the use of single use plastics in our homes and businesses. As a member and past president of the Tree Society of Creemore, I promoted the care and addition of heathy tree stock to our aging village canopy.

I served as the council representative on the Creemore Medical Centre Board during its expansion, on the Creemore BIA in support of our local business economy, and on the Avening Hall and the Station on the Green hall boards sustaining their value as local community gathering centres. As a member of the Creemore Log Cabin and Jail Service Board, I worked to preserve and maintain these heritage buildings.

I have also served as the chair on the Collingwood General and Marine Hospital Board, as a director on the NVCA board, an appointee on the efforts to save the Duntroon Elementary School and a member of the citizen engagement committee for the Village Green.

I commit to continue to work on your behalf.

thompaterson@rogers.com

Ward 3:

JOHN BRODERICK

I am the current councillor in Ward 3 for Clearview. I am currently a council representative on four boards: Clearview Chamber of Commerce, Creemore BIA, the Clearview Library Board, and the Clearview Accessibility Advisory Committee.

Starting in 1979, my wife Rhonda and I have operated J&R Cycle (in its present location in Clearview Township since 1982). Our three daughters were born and raised here in Clearview Township.

We both sat on the board of directors for the Wasaga Snowmobile Club and, with the support of great volunteers, the club won the Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs’ club of the year award in 2010, followed up with the National Club of the Year award in 2011.

I was instrumental in bringing the Snowmobile Officer Trail Patrol (STOP) program to Simcoe County in 1996 and was a STOP officer until the program ended in 2006.

Rhonda and I, with a great group of volunteers, formed Central Ontario ATV Club (COATV) in 1979. I was the club’s original president until I stepped down to become the president of the Ontario Federation of All Terrain Vehicle Clubs (OFATV) in 2001, a position I held for three consecutive two-year terms during its formative years. I was the OFATV liaison working with MTO on the development of Regulation 316-03 and Bill 11, which allowed ATVS road access way back in 2003.

I am asking for your support to re-elect me as councillor in Ward 3 for Clearview Township.

johnbroderick56@gmail.com

MAQSOOD DOGAR

I hold a bachelor’s degree in science from Western University, a diploma in business information from George Brown College. I am running for councillor position in Ward 3. 

We moved to Stayner in 2004, since then I have been dealing with public through my businesses; Stayner Hasty Market, Stayner Husky Gas station and Seven 101 Vape. I am a hard working  person.

Once elected, I want to bring change to the community by improving security, self-awareness and growth.

My main concerns are, public safety, drugs education for youth and adults, jobs, and affordable housing. 

mwdogar@yahoo.com

RICHARD PAUL

I’m a hometown boy, born and raised here in Stayner, as were five generations of my family before me.

I am a Byng Public School and Stayner Collegiate Institute alumni, and went to Georgian College in Barrie to get my business-accounting diploma. I am a small business owner of a bookkeeping and income tax preparation company.

I got married in Stayner to my lovely wife, who I had to import from the “big city.” Honest, that’s how she describes herself! She jokes to her big city family that because my family has been here for so many generations, there’s no one left in town I wasn’t related to somehow. We have a teenage son, two cats and a five-month-old puppy.

I have served more recently on the local volunteer board of a federal political party. I have previously served on the board of Clearview Public Library from 2004-2012. I have been a board member or treasurer to many organizations throughout the years, from church to the chamber.

My hobbies include reading biographies, researching genealogy and local family history. I am also known to chill out with Netflix once in a while.

rjamespaul@yahoo.ca