Rob Hargrave for Ward 4!

Our Journey

Three Decades of Stouffville Roots

I was on council when the town approved the largest capital expenditures ever for the community. Over $100 million dollars were allocated in building the Hockey Arena, Fire Hall, Expansions to the Library and Museum, Municipal offices, Soccer City, Bethesda Park and the Public Works yard. All were managed and built without burdening the residents with higher taxes.

Since the first day I served on council in 2003 I made the concerns of the residents of Stouffville my number 1 priority. The biggest challenge that I experienced on council over those 15 years was integrating development into a small-town setting. Negotiations, patience and persistence have been my best qualities in dealing with the issues that have confronted the town and its residents.

A Changing Landscape

MY PRIORITIES AS A COUNCILLOR

My priorities center around

1) Strong Community – Building a connected, inclusive community for ward 4 and all of Stouffville

2) Responsible Growth-Smart development that respects our town’s character.

3) A Better Tomorrow- Investing in parks, infrastructure and social services. Over the course of the next few months, I will be detailing these priorities through town hall meetings, social media and on my campaign website. I plan on knocking on every door in ward 4 to meet and discuss these priorities with the residents, and to get your feedback on your issues that need to be addressed at council. I look forward to meeting you!

WHY I’M RUNNING IN WARD 4

During my 15 years on council representing ward 6 the ward boundaries started from Durham 30 in the east to McCowan Rd in the west. Main Street was the northern boundary down to the southern border of the city of Markham just above 19th ave. Ward 6 boundaries included half of the present-day Ward 4 boundaries. All major town facilities that are in Ward 4 where built during my time on council. Fire Hall, Arena, Soccer City, Town Municipal offices and the Walmart plaza. I’m very familiar with all the streets and issues that are in the ward. There is a lot of urban growth planned for ward 4 in the near future I want to bring my years of council experience and leadership, along with my community integrity to ward 4 to help maintain successful growth and community character.

“Where Community Becomes Home.”

— it’s the feeling of belonging that makes Stouffville home. I believe a stronger community is built when every resident feels seen, respected, and welcomed. When we open our arms to one another, we create a town where connection thrives, kindness leads, and no one stands alone.