July 11 , 2022
Story by: C. Richard Campbell
Photograph by: David Ferris
 
Ward 6 (Port Dover) Councillor, Amy Martin visited the Rotary club meeting to speak to the members why she wants to be Mayor of the County of Norfolk. She has the distinction of being the first Ward 6 female Councillor as well as the youngest.
In her 4 years of council, she has served a Deputy-Mayor.
During her speech, she mentioned that she is presently speaking to people rather talking about a platform. The Rotarians heard about stability in the Norfolk County Corporation and a re-emphasis on respect. She will attempt to narrow the gap between the west and east parts of the County. Each region having there own municipal service needs and wants. She also spoke of Infrastructure particularly water, service delivery and the cost thereof as well transparency in local government.
 
 
Amy Martin, Candidate For Norfolk County Mayor and Gerry Goddard, Rotary Club President 2022-2023 
 
 
According to the Norfolk County website, as on July 13th, 2022, there are 3 candidates for Mayor.
 
The municipal elections take place on Monday, October 24, 2022.
 
By the number of questions, Amy Martin captured the attention of Rotarians.  The questions ranged from the new Port Dover and Turkey Point paid parking, Cannabis, Friday the 13th in Port Dover, groundwater quality, municipal infrastructure and growth problems.
 
You can follow Amy on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/AmyForTheFolk