Michael Prue 2022 Campaign Platform

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Michael Prue working for YOU campaign website:

Municipal government affects us all. I am committed to ensuring all citizens to have a say on the issues affecting their lives in Amherstburg. To be fully informed. To participate in review processes. To provide and share their opinions.

I believe in local democracy.”

PRIORITIES

·         Improve fiscal responsibility and empower our Audit and Finance Committee  to vet expenditures

·         Attract industrial commercial development to create new jobs and prosperity in our town

·         Drive completion of key town projects – Duffy’s, revitalization of parks, new fire hall, public boat launch at Ranta, Belle Vue

·         Ensure our parkland is preserved by retaining and enhancing existing properties

·         Expedite the revitalization of the downtown core by supporting the needs  of  our businesses and building on the unique qualities of our town  to attract residents and visitors

·         Create safer roads and streets by creating 40 km zones in built up areas

·         Protect our environment and endangered species to ensure our natural habitat is here for generations to come

·         Promote citizen participation in municipal affairs and allow full deputation rights at town meetings

·         Improve senior housing availability by selling excess (non-Park) properties and attracting new development

·         Retain our heritage buildings to preserve the rich history that makes our town so unique

·         Ensure all town buildings are accessible to facilitate an open and inclusive municipality

·         Improve access to public transportation through expansion of the new transit system pilot program.

Brochure: When People Talk…Michael Prue Listens

CBC News What are the top issues facing your municipality?

  • Economic development.
  • Maintaining our financial position, i.e., paying down debt , building reserves, no use of line of credit.
  • Building promised infrastructure – Duffys, boat ramp at Rant, refurbished Senior Centre, keeping tax increase at or near zero.

Heritage Platform.

am800 with Patty Handysides: Listen to Michael Prue interview September 21, 2022

CTV (from the Chamber of Commerce Nights)