The Muskoka Lakes Association has released its list of endorsed candidates for the upcoming 2022 municipal election in the Township of Muskoka Lakes.
The list includes an endorsement of all sitting councillors who are seeking re-election, with one notable exception. Coun. Peter Kelley has been endorsed over incumbent Mayor Phil Harding.
“There are many candidates who share a love for Muskoka and are passionate about making a difference in their community. We believe the following candidates are best suited to find solutions to the critical issues facing Muskoka today,” said the MLA in making its announcement. “Please vote to keep Muskoka, Muskoka and to preserve what is so special about this place we all love. Vote for the birds, the trees, the lakes and your grandchildren.”
The Muskoka Lakes Association was formed in 1894 and is Canada’s oldest cottage association. It boasts some 15,500 members and its endorsement can be highly influential at the municipal level.
Here is a full list of the candidates endorsed by the MLA for the upcoming election:
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Rick Maloney next???
The most dangerous Mayor in Muskoka
Those of you who thought Graydon Smith was bad should tighten your seatbelts because things are about to take a sharp turn for the worse.
Smooth talking charmer Rick Maloney has just be appointed Mayor of Bracebridge.
Don’t he fooled. With his close friend Graydon Smith now in the Doug Ford cabinet to provide backup, Rick is about to push the gas pedal to the floor on turning Bracebridge into a developers paradise. As though it isn’t already. The two have been best buddies for years, travelling the AMO circuit and subbing for each other when the messy work needed doing.
It’s all planned out. Residents on the east side of Town are fighting a Fowler mega quarry which has been green lighted by Maloney.
The excuse Maloney makes is that the MNR will look after things. He forgets to mention his pal Smith is in charge and yes SMITH WILL LOOK AFTER THINGS. The way he and Rick looked after Muskoka Royale. Big money talks in Muskoka.
Maloney is rumoured to be serving only one term if elected Mayor. Accountable to no one , Maloney can push the rumoured Super Growth plan in next years review of the town plan. Just the one development project making the rounds should scare the daylights out of cottagers on the west side of town.
Except for a few who fought the Royale school they are a naive group of rich establishment folks from Toronto who think Bay Street deal making and hot shot lawyers from down south will save the day. Too many cocktails I say.
Folks you have your work cut out. But Ricks such a nice guy and he provides the popcorn and promises free.
TJ