Susan Lahey running for Ward 3 Councillor in East Gwillimbury

Yorkregion.com
October 4, 2018
Simon Martin

East Gwillimbury is moving to a ward system this election and Susan Lahey hopes to be one of the two representatives for Ward 3.

Lahey grew up in Newmarket and chose to live in Mount Albert with her husband, Paul, and two sons, Nicholas and Oliver, because of the friendly community. At her recent campaign launch, she received endorsements from key community members.

“Susan brings an incredible passion for her community -- always bright and cheerful --and demonstrates an impeccable work ethic.  She is a dedicated volunteer, and successful entrepreneur. I know she will work hard for Mount Albert, “Kailey Vokes, president of York-Simcoe PC Association said.

Most in Mount Albert know Lahey through her business, SL Home Support for Seniors, which helps the elderly live in their own homes independently.  She enjoys serving others to improve the quality of their lives, and supports seniors with grocery shopping, light cleaning, and transportation to appointments as needed. Lahey is a volunteer and is currently serving on the board of the East Gwillimbury Public Library and the Women’s Centre of York Region.

Part of Lahey’s campaign platform includes championing the needs of seniors, with ideas such as investing in a long-term care facility in Mount Albert, as well as exploring affordable future housing options.  She believes this can be accomplished in a fiscally responsible way while maintaining the unique character of the town.

As a member of the revitalization committee and director of the Mount Albert Village Association, she said she listens to small business owners and understands their challenges.  Steps need to be taken to attract more new businesses to the downtown core of Main and Centre Street, such as the recently opened DUCA credit union and the Lighthouse Café.  Signage on Hwy. 48 needs to be improved to encourage drivers to come into the downtown core to explore and spend their money in local restaurants and businesses.

Lahey acknowledges that the town, while currently debt-free, faces challenges in the future and “tough decisions need to be made for our growing community in a respectful, principled way.”