KAWARTHA LAKES-Ward Six councillor Ron Ashmore has announced he will be running for Mayor in the upcoming municipal election.
Ashmore says the last 15 months have been challenging and he feels this is the right time to throw his hat in the ring.
“I know our son Michael would have wanted me to go for it. Life is too short and we are only here for a limited time on earth. To me it is all or nothing.” said Ashmore.
Ashmore’s son Michael passed away on January 18, 2025 following an ATV accident.
“The great people of Kawartha Lakes have been here for me and my challenging last 15 months and I felt that this is the time to make the move while I am in good shape and have the energy and stamina for the job.” continued Ashmore.
Ashmore says it will be hard to leave the constituents of Ward Six.
“Leaving the position of Ward 6 Councillor will not be easy as it has been an incredible honour to represent you and I am proud of the achievements that I have made on your behalf.”
Here are the promises he’s made if he becomes the next Mayor.
- Â I will be the People’s Mayor. Bringing the power back to you through your Mayor and Councillors and I will have your back all the time.
- Responsible Spending
- Â Customer Service Revamp that works for you.
- Affordability. Dropping development charges that have placed you out of the housing market and bringing back business and employment to our communities. Streamling our planning process.
- Â Bring in Maximum Maintenance Standards for our roads and quick response times to operational issues.
- Road Complete 2030. Your road or street will be completed or in the que no later than 2030.
- Â Walmart will come to Lindsay in 2027 guaranteed . Working with developers now and I will personally go to Bentonville Arkansas USA at my own expense in winter 2027 to secure it if elected.
- Support for our great farmers and agri businesses.
- Go Transit to Lindsay
- Â Kawartha Lakes Civil Defense to spring into action immediately when an emergency arises.
The Ontario Municipal elections will be held on October 26, 2026.
