Endorsed Candidates for Stratford City Council

Taylor Briscoe
Taylor is a leading social services advocate in Ontario seeking to continue the Briscoe family legacy in Stratford. She will be a voice for young families in Stratford, informed by over a decade of service in government. Leading with grace and empathy, Taylor will make Stratford a home for all.

Tom Drake
I am a lifelong Stratford resident, and I have a BSc from UWO, in Applied Math, Chemistry, and a minor in Economics I also received my DDS from the University of Toronto with dental practices in Stratford and elsewhere. I served on executive of local dental society and on provincial political action committee, and have been a medical staff member in local hospitals
I enjoy playing violin in small ensembles with friends and family, I’m a keen observer, a thoughtful listener, and a pragmatic problem-solver who is not afraid of hard work
I believe in fair treatment for everyone

Tim Forster
A Lifetime of Community Service -Municipal Experience – Understands duty and role of Councillor – Against secret closed meetings – Committed to changing the Culture of City Hall to Open and Honest Communication – Will be your In-Person Councillor, meet face to face, return calls. and emails, advocate – I will be on Your Side.

Alan Kasperski
I am proud to call Stratford my home. While there are many challenges facing us, the people of Stratford know the kind of city they want to live, work, play, or raise a family in. With your support, I will be your full-time, accountable, transparent, and fully engaged City Councillor.

Ian Morton
I have lived in Stratford for 12 years, teaching elementary school for 22. I have board of director experience with Stratford Sabrecats and St. Marys Curling as well with my union’s local executive. My career and life have focussed on caring about people, on equity, and on building community. This I pledge to bring to council!

Jobyna Powath
I am a quality control inspector and employee representative at Schaeffler Canada Inc.I would like to become a voice for the people of Stratford, to bring transparency and accountability in decisions that will be made in the future. that will affect all of Stratford. Together, we can make that change happen.

Don Robinson
I was born and raised in Stratford. I am married with three kids. I have been in management for 35 years and I have 4.5 years of federal experience. I have owned my own businesses for many years but for the last 3 years I have been the owner of multiple cab companies. The companies I own are Stratford Taxi, Stonetown Taxi, Oxford Taxi and Country Airporter. Working in the taxi business you get to talk to a number of citizens everyday and hear there concerns. I am running for the citizens of Stratford with my main focuses being Mental Health, Policing, Transit, and Infrastructure. I have been involved in the community volunteering from coaching hockey, umpiring baseball and helping at a number of different events in the community. I would like to thank the Stratford Chamber of Commerce for their hard work during covid making available all the rapid tests and the support for the small businesses and all the service clubs. If I get elected I would vote to get the parades back to the Kinsman Club. I am the ears and voice for everyone in Stratford. On October 24th vote Don Robinson for council.

Robb Williamson
My name is Robb (Robert) Williamson. I was born in Kitchener and raised in Elmira. I attended Lakehead University in Outdoor Recreation Department where I graduated with an honors bachelor of Outdoor Recreation. This would further my love of working with youth in the great outdoors. I went to St. Louis for a position with the American Youth Foundation as an Outdoor Educator and Wilderness Guide where I also trained as an EMT and also a WEMT (Wilderness Medical Technician).
When I returned back to Elmira I began my career in Agriculture as a Turkey Producer. At this time I also wanted to give back to my hometown community and became a Volunteer Firefighter along side my brother. We were to serve for the next 10 years with the Elmira Fire Department.
After meeting my future wife we decided to move to Stratford to pursue another job opportunity as a Chicken Farm Manager and settle into this lovely community.
I look forward to speaking with you about issues you feel are important for Startford, as well as the issues that are important to me like Preserving Stratford Heritage, Housing for both low income and our homeless, revisiting MAT tax with input from business and citizens, Infrastructure Spending and last, but not lease, Council Transparency & accountability.
Friday, October 14, 2022, at 10:00 am – Voting Period begins and runs until 8:00 p.m. on Voting Day (October 24, 2022).
Friday, October 21, 2022 – Last day for third party advertisers to file a notice of registration.
Voting Day, Monday, October 24, 2022 – Eligible electors can vote via internet or telephone up until 8:00 p.m.
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2022 Candidates’ Guide – Ontario municipal council and school board elections
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