Gerry Miner

Ward 4 - West Hawkesbury

I have always appreciated the collaborative atmosphere on Champlain Council and I am committed to respecting the opinions of other Councillors. I expect the same from others.

I have always taken the time to be prepared for my meetings and I intend to continue to do so. I do not make final decisions on issues until I have heard from our management staff and other council members, as the results of deliberations should be made with full understanding.

Professional Experiences

Mr. Miner has occupied various management positions in the private sector, and is now retired:

• Assistant manager at Atlantique Finance.
• Purchasing department supervisor at General Motors in Ste-Thérèse.
• Owner of Miner Garden Center.
• Co-owner and manager of the Best Western Motel in Hawkesbury.
• Manager at Hotte automobile.
• Manager at Hawkesbury Toyota.

Social and Municipal Involvement

Mr. Miner was a Councillor in the former municipality of West Hawkesbury for one term before serving on Champlain Council following the amalgamation of the four municipalities, . He has now served on Champlain Municipal Council for 18 years. He also served as a Councillor on the Prescott-Russell Catholic School Board for 8 years, including 3 years as President.

Besides his political involvement, Councillor Miner has been a member of various organizations during his career:

• Member of the West Hawkesbury Recreation Committee for 5 years.
• Member of the Hawkesbury Optimist Club for 5 years and one year as president.
• Member of the Board of Directors of the Hawkesbury Credit Union for 28 years.

Priorities for the Next Four Years

• Balanced budget by keeping increases, if any, to a minimum in the current inflation rate conditions.
• To maintain services at current levels as much as possible.
• To ensure that capital road expenditures are made equitably among the wards on a percentage basis.
• Conduct strict monitoring of the Colacem project.
• To monitor housing projects to avoid the municipality finding itself in the future with too much spending.