Peggy Ducharme
Visionary Leadership
Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh (ACW) is a township with active farms, cottage owners, businesses, retirement communities and a bevy of towns and hamlets from Auburn to Zion Beach. Every part of this township deserves fair, balanced, responsive and accessible representation on council -- which is my pledge to you.
A well-managed, prosperous township benefits everyone -- thriving farms and agri-businesses, well-maintained roads, reliable services, responsible growth, support of small businesses, and sustainable property values.
Working Together for our Community
Support Local Businesses
Encourage the formation of q Business Improvement Area spanning the entire township to provide economic development and marketing support to our traditional village centres rural businesses.
Support Local Tourism
Leverage provincial and federal tourism programs and funding to promote and create tourism assets to sustain local businesses and entrepreneurs.
Support Destination Marketing
Work with Huron County and provincial and federal tourism agencies to develop and promote destination tourism opportunities.
Support Design Guidelines
Review planning design guidelines to develop and support a "township visual aesthetic" for our villages and inlets businesses using Community Improvement Plans (CIP) and other supports wherever possible.
Support Snow Clearing of Highway 21
Work with our MP, OPP, Ontario Ministry of Transportation and Huron Country to develop a plan to reduce the number and locations of, highway 21 road closures during winter storms.
Support Enforcement of Property Standards and Bylaws
Review enforcement of property standards and bylaws throughout the township and the township's responsibilities for enforcement and approving delegated authority in land lease communities.