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News and Blogs
Here you’ll find the latest news from our campaign along with Loralea's take on issues facing Council.
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Why Loud Politics Won't Build Our High School (And What Actually Will)
, There’s been a lot of talk on social media and in the local media about an “EG high school”. As a former public school board trustee for 15 years, including Chair of the York Region District School Board, Chair of their Property Management and Budget Committees, and a former Vice President of the Ontario School Boards' Association, I thought it might be helpful to go through the history of why EG doesn’t currently have its own high school and, more importantly, how we will
Loralea C
4 days ago6 min read
From Sewage to Eco Park: How to Get Things Done on Council
Years of service with volunteer organizations and elected office have taught me that having a “good idea” will only get you so far. You also need to know HOW to see your ideas turn into reality. Like so many other things in life, we can post all we want on social media but that doesn’t make it real. What turns good ideas into reality is the hard work and know-how that goes on behind the scenes. We’ve all seen election promises and social media posts that go nowhere. Promising
Loralea C
Jul 213 min read
Despite what you hear, EG Council hears 98% of deputations
This is not about “feeling uncomfortable”. (Taken from a Facebook post I wrote on March 27 of this year) Some of you may have noticed I haven’t posted here for months. The vitriol and twisting of facts have made this platform feel toxic for civil discussion. I’ve focused instead on engaging with residents directly and advancing the Town’s work. Yet when I asked a resident why they believed everything on Facebook, they said that without another perspective, it feels like the f
Loralea C
Jul 73 min read
Loralea Carruthers Announces Re-Election for East Gwillimbury Ward 1
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Loralea Carruthers Announces Re-Election for East Gwillimbury Ward 1 Experience. Commitment. Results. EAST GWILLIMBURY, ON - Ward 1 Councillor Loralea Carruthers has officially announced her candidacy for re-election to East Gwillimbury Council, pledging to continue delivering the experienced leadership, strong community advocacy, and proven results that residents have come to expect. "Serving the residents of Ward 1 in East Gwillimbury has been one of t
Loralea C
Jun 303 min read
Why Loud Politics Won't Build Our High School (And What Actually Will)
, There’s been a lot of talk on social media and in the local media about an “EG high school”. As a former public school board trustee for 15 years, including Chair of the York Region District School Board, Chair of their Property Management and Budget Committees, and a former Vice President of the Ontario School Boards' Association, I thought it might be helpful to go through the history of why EG doesn’t currently have its own high school and, more importantly, how we will
From Sewage to Eco Park: How to Get Things Done on Council
Years of service with volunteer organizations and elected office have taught me that having a “good idea” will only get you so far. You also need to know HOW to see your ideas turn into reality. Like so many other things in life, we can post all we want on social media but that doesn’t make it real. What turns good ideas into reality is the hard work and know-how that goes on behind the scenes. We’ve all seen election promises and social media posts that go nowhere. Promising
Despite what you hear, EG Council hears 98% of deputations
This is not about “feeling uncomfortable”. (Taken from a Facebook post I wrote on March 27 of this year) Some of you may have noticed I haven’t posted here for months. The vitriol and twisting of facts have made this platform feel toxic for civil discussion. I’ve focused instead on engaging with residents directly and advancing the Town’s work. Yet when I asked a resident why they believed everything on Facebook, they said that without another perspective, it feels like the f
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