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A Record of Getting Things Done Under Tracey Bailey's Leadership
The Municipality of Lakeshore moved from planning into implementation, securing senior-government funding, advancing major infrastructure projects, expanding housing opportunities, strengthening municipal services and investing in the communities that make Lakeshore home.
Building the Infrastructure Lakeshore Needs
- Nearly $80 million in senior-government funding secured for major infrastructure projects.
- $69.8 million committed to Common Sewage Treatment Facility, helping address critical wastewater capacity requirements.
- 7.41 million Belle River Sanitary Sewer Expansion Advanced
- County Rd 22 Sanitary Sewer Expansion advanced as a major infrastructure project.
- Water and Wastewater planning moved from long-term strategy into implementation, supported by 2026-2035 Water Financial Plan.
- Advanced major road, water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure investments
Responsible Financial Management
- Maintained a 1.76% municipal tax increase in 2026 while continuing to invest in infrastructure and services.
- Approved the 2025 Assert Management Plan and advanced a 20-year financial strategy for the Municipality's infrastructure needs.
- Continued managing a municipal asset base valued at more than $1.8 billion in replacement value.
- sed senior-government funding to help reduce pressure on local water and wastewater ratepayers.
- Introduced quarterly tracking of funded but pending capital projects to improve Council oversite of project timelines and delays.
More Housing. Responsible Growth
- Advanced Lakeshore's Housing Action Plan and Housing Accelerator Fund Initiatives.
- Secured more than $7 million through the Housing Accelerator Fund
- Introduced housing initiatives ranging from $2,500 to $80,000 per unit.
- Completed a housing needs assessment and advanced partnerships to support a variety of housing supply.
- Advanced a potential 50% reduction in development charges for qualifying housing development through senior-government funding opportunities.
Supporting Local Business & Investment
- Advanced the Community Improvement Plan for housing, main streets and rural economic development.
- Allocated $400,000 from the Economic Development Reserve to support implementation.
- Introduced rural and main-street development initiatives.
- Advanced industrial and employment-land planning.
- Continued advocating to senior governments for investment in Lakeshore.
- Supported opportunities for new business, investment and employment growth.
- Launched commercial district branding with the Town of Tecumseh to strengthen local commercial areas and support economic development.
Safer, Stronger Communities
- Adopted a 10-year Fire Master Plan and Community Risk Assessment.
- Approved two full-time firefighter positions as the first phase of a longer-term strategy.
- Established a community AED subsidy program to help organizations provide publicly accessible defibrillators.
- Continued investing in emergency preparedness and community safety.
Building Community
- Invested approximately $300,000 in a skate park.
- Opened Linda McKinlay Square in Comber.
- Advanced the Stoney Point Park redevelopment
- Continued investment in parks, recreation, libraries and community programming.
- Renovated and reopened Town Hall.
- Supported continued improvement to community facilities and reside services.
- Advanced improvements to the Stoney Point Library Site.
- Launched the Beach bus summer pilot allowing for increased enforcement.
- Advanced a municipal tree canopy and environmental stewardship.
A More Modern Municipality
- Adopted a formal Customer Service Policy.
- Expanded digital access to municipal services.
- Launched an online By-Law Complaint Portal.
- Cleared a back-log of by-law complaints.
- Advanced ERP, payroll and corporate technology modernization.
- Improved resident communications, accessibility and service delivery.
Protecting Lakeshore's Future
- Adopted the 2024-2028 Energy Conservation and Demand Management Plan.
- Advanced stormwater and flood-mitigation planning.
- Strengthened municipal planting policies supporting native species and pollinator-friendly landscapes.
- Continued environmental partnerships and sustainability initiatives.
- Explored expanded solar generation at the Atlas Tube Recreation Centre.
Investing in Healthcare & Seniors
- Supported Primary Care Expansion helping connect 4000 patients with primary care.
- Helped bring a 160-bed long-term-care facility to Lakeshore.
- Supported expansion of community support services and senior-focused programming.
- Welcomed a new school.
- Introduced strengthened Senior Active Living Spaces.
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Tracey Bailey for Mayor
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