Running for Mayor in Lambton Shores is the current Deputy Mayor, Doug Cook.
Cook has been on Council for 12 years, 4 as a councilor and the last 8 as Deputy Mayor.
Cook says his platform includes affordable housing, keeping people in Lambton Shores year round and more.
Cook also looks to bring balance to all the towns within Lambton Shores.
Cook tells myFM that right now, there is no funding from the Federal Government for affordable housing but he says Lambton Shores is on the list. He also says the municipality needs to ‘bite the bullet’ when it comes to cost for affordable housing.
When asked about keeping more people in Lambton Shores year round, he says we need more businesses like retail and restaurants.
Cook also says the Master Plan is in play. There is a main focus on the bridge in Grand Bend. He says it absolutely needs to be done. There is also a focus on infrastructure in Forest and Thedford. As well as Arkona. they have received grants for the Ball Park and have just added new Pickleball courts.
