Robin Antworth - Ward 5

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Good evening.

 

I'd like to thank all the attendees, members of council, and the fellow candidates for being here tonight. My name is Robin Antworth and I'm running for town council in Ward 5. I was born and raised in Rosedale.

 

Over the years I owned a home in Grafton and now live in East Newbridge. Where I raised my three kids, I worked as a livestock breeder, a pasture farmer, and I'm also a provincial employee driving a school bus for Anglophone West. I'm someone who will answer your calls, listen to your concerns, and make sure every message, whether it's a call or email, will be returned. Being accessible and accountability matters to me.

 

There are more important issues facing our community.  A strong commitment to our roads and our working residents should not just pay $1,000 on road repairs just to pass inspections. We need to ask, how do we keep taxes low while still delivering services to our people who rely on [us], while continuing to bring a positive and welcoming experience to the visitors of our town. Health care is another priority.  We need to work together to establish a walk-in clinic to not only attract nurse practitioners and doctors to our town, but ensure better support for those facing mental health challenges.

 

I look forward to working with the town to help put the first back in to run the first town.  I was sincerely honored to serve you as Councillor for Ward 5. Thank you for your time and your vote.