The Easter Ontario Wardens’ Caucus (EOWC) 2025 Inaugural Assembly occurred on January 9 and 10, 2025, in Kingston. Photograph through County of Lennox and Addington.
The Jap Ontario Wardens’ Caucus (EOWC) has introduced the acclamation of the 2025 EOWC Chair Bonnie Clark (Warden of Peterborough County), and the election of Vice-Chair Steve Ferguson (Mayor of Prince Edward County).
In keeping with a launch from the EOWC, the election was held through the Caucus’ annual inaugural assembly on January 9 and 10, within the Metropolis of Kingston.
“It is an honour to lead as Chair of the Eastern Ontario Wardens’ Caucus (EOWC) for 2025,” Bonnie Clark acknowledged. “It is a critical time for our country, province and region to step up, and the EOWC remains ready to work and ready to grow. I look forward to working with my caucus colleagues in the year ahead to advance priorities of infrastructure, housing and health care on behalf of our 103 municipalities and residents across Eastern Ontario.”
“I am honoured to be elected as Vice-Chair. Alongside Chair Clark, I look forward to advancing the important advocacy work our caucus has prioritized for 2025, and continue to support partnerships that respond to the needs of our small-urban and rural communities,” added Steve Ferguson.
As a part of the 2025 inaugural assembly, the EOWC welcomed the Minister of Municipal Affairs Paul Calandra, and Minister of Rural Affairs Lisa Thompson, in addition to a variety of the area’s Members of Parliament (Cheryl Gallant, Michelle Ferreri, Shelby Kramp-Neuman), and Members of Provincial Parliament (John Jordan, Ric Bresee, Tyler Allsopp, Ted Hsu). In keeping with the discharge, the assembly additionally emphasised EOWC partnerships with different organizations, with representatives from the Affiliation of Municipalities of Ontario, the Rural Ontario Municipal Affiliation, the Jap Ontario Mayors’ Caucus, the Jap Ontario Regional Community, and the Jap Ontario Management Council collaborating.
“Eastern Ontario and its rural communities are vital to the growth and success of our province. Whether it’s building long-term care homes or breaking down barriers to create new opportunities, this region continues to lead by example. Our government will continue to provide the support our municipal partners need to strengthen our economy, expand opportunities, and ensure Ontario remains a great place to live, work, and invest,” mentioned Paul Calandra, Ontario Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing.
In keeping with the EOWC, its 2024-2027 strategic plan outlines a complete roadmap, guiding its collective efforts to reinforce the next priorities which might be essential for its member municipalities to thrive: infrastructure, housing, and well being care.
The EOWC additionally mentioned it stays “Ready to Work and Ready to Grow.” In keeping with the discharge, the Caucus is heading to Toronto for the Rural Ontario Municipal Affiliation (ROMA) Convention which runs from January 19 to 21, 2025. The EOWC mentioned they stay up for discussions round how they’ll companion with the Ontario Authorities given the social, financial, and political challenges going through the province forward.
“I was pleased to attend the recent EOWC meeting that saw Bonnie Clark and Steve Ferguson step into Chair and Vice-Chair roles, respectively. The EOWC will benefit from their thoughtful leadership that will focus on priorities that will ultimately position Eastern Ontario as an important region that is ready to work and ready to grow! I look forward to working with them to enable opportunities for their local municipalities,” mentioned Lisa Thompson, Ontario Minister of Rural Affairs.
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