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Mayor John WoodburyIt really is an honour to be your Mayor for the Township of Southgate - thank you.  I am humbled by the support and kind words that people have expressed. 

I am very excited with the new Council and look forward to new ideas and renewed interest in keeping our Municipality great. 

We have a diverse population that is hard working and creative.  From our citizens to our large businesses, we see new concepts and ingenuity.  We have a seniors group working so well together and is very involved in this community that other municipalities are trying replicate.  We have a top-notch farmers market and have become respected leaders in this province as drivers in agricultural growth.

At times we don't hear how fortunate we are with the staff we have here at the Township of Southgate.  Over the last year, filling in for Deputy Mayor Norm Jack, I consistently have had people asking me about our programs, reaching out to thank us for our staffs' assistance and dedication in driving those programs and providing the services we do with enthusiasm.

Just a couple of recent examples of our dedicate staff include our fleet manager being elected as President of the Ontario Good Roads Association (OGRA) and our waste reduction program already conforming to the Provinces new waste reduction initiatives.  As I said these are just a couple of recent examples - I could go on and list examples of our dedicated and respected staff in all of our departments.

We have a lot of development and opportunities in our municipality - I look forward to working for the people of Southgate and all of Council and staff.

Southgate is a great community and we have a lot to be proud of.  Let's work together to continue to honour our past, respect our presnt, and committ to making our future blessed.

Thank you,

John Woodbury

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