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How will residents see what a decision did after the meeting ends?

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Oxford County Town Hall · 2026-10-01

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Public statement

Jim Palmer

Response received; assessment pending

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Offers residents telephone, email and face-to-face contact and says he does not use social media.

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Statement date 2026-09-22

Public statement

Jim Palmer

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Emphasizes availability for mayoral duties, independent council decisions, representation of every resident and broadcasting meetings.

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Statement date 2026-09-17

Public proposal

Adrian Couwenberg

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Promises clearer financial information and spending scrutiny so residents can follow how their taxes are used.

Action: Provide clearer financial reporting.

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Statement date 2026

Public proposal

Adrian Couwenberg

Response received; assessment pending

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Promises accessible representation, explanations of decisions and follow-through, with stronger County advocacy and cooperation among all four wards.

Action: Explain decisions and follow through on commitments.

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Statement date 2026

Public statement

Marius Kerkhoff

Response received; assessment pending

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Describes representation as Township-wide, with independent judgment, openness to advice and willingness to explain difficult decisions.

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Statement date 2026-09-16

Public proposal

Marius Kerkhoff

Response received; assessment pending

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Promises accessible representation, explanations of decisions and resident input before major choices are made.

Action: Seek public input before major decisions.

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Statement date 2026

Public statement

Shawn Gear

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Emphasizes accountability to constituents alongside scrutiny of Township staff, and wants to continue that approach.

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Statement date 2026-07-22

Public statement

Karl Toews

Response received; assessment pending

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Favours recorded votes on consequential decisions so residents can see individual councillors’ choices in future.

Action: Request recorded votes where warranted.

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Statement date 2026-09-10

Public statement

Lacey Hird

Response received; assessment pending

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Calls for clearer Township finances so residents can understand the decisions made with their taxes.

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Statement date 2026-09-01

Public statement

Lacey Hird

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Wants Oxford Centre concerns heard and says she would understand residents’ views before taking council positions.

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Statement date 2026-09-01

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