Archer: Focusing on infrastructure and downtown congestion

CANDIDATE: MIKAL ARCHER

RUNNING FOR: COUNCILLOR

My Name is Mikal Archer and for the past 20 years, I have been a huge advocate for global citizenship with efforts that include, but aren't limited to building churches and libraries in developing countries, athletic associations for youth, one-on-one youth mentorship as well as helping to establish a men's group right here in Shelburne, to foster a stronger sense of community and support, 7:00 a.m. street feedings of individuals experiencing homelessness in the downtown Toronto area, and my personal favourite: bringing Christmas and Thanksgiving to the underprivileged by preparing and distributing blankets and homemade meals, a venture I personally financed for many years.

Since relocating from the Greater Toronto Area to Shelburne about 3 years ago, I have observed several of the same needs and I am gradually shifting the scope of my target from the global community to the rapidly-growing Shelburne community as its growth rate presently supersedes its resources. I believe in growth—but growth that is deliberate, controlled and mindful while also preserving community identity, most importantly. I firmly believe that in straying away from these principles and core values as well as progressing too fast without proper planning, we risk losing the soul of this town—its people.

Every candidate and resident of Shelburne recognizes the same concerns within this town, such as our infrastructure and our down town congestion.  However, the differentiating factor is how we approach and bring these concerns to resolution.  My approach is simple: in consideration and consultation with the residents of Shelburne, explore the facts and take a balanced approach to each problem. To date, in speaking with multiple residents throughout Shelburne, both young and old, new and native, the general consensus is the desire to be heard and to be engaged in paramount decisions that affect them as taxpayers.

I bring a fresh perspective and over 15 years of corporate experience, half of which involves prudent budgeting resulting in millions in savings as well as healthy increases in revenue year over.  I intend to apply the same prudence and diligence when elected to council in hopes to better facilitate the current and future changes while continuing to serve the town of Shelburne with honesty, integrity and trust.

Let your voice be heard and exercise your right to vote by voting Mikal Archer for Shelburne town council.

For more information about me and my platform please visit:

Webpage: https://ontargetforshelburne.ca

I can also be reached via the email @ ontargetforshelburne@gmail.com and via the following social media platforms:

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