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Results Matter

A proven record of delivering

Working Together for Ward 4

With residents, staff, and Council, Mary is helping build a stronger community.

Community Leadership

40+ years of community service

  • Founder and leader of multiple community initiatives

  • Volunteer, organizer, fundraiser and advocate

  • Bringing residents, organizations and government together to solve local challenges

Environmental Stewardship

Protecting King's natural heritage

  • Founding member of Dufferin Marsh Nature Connection (since 1989)

  • Advocated for the development of the Dufferin Marsh Management Plan

  • Led citizen science programs for birds, frogs and Chimney Swifts

  • Organized tree plantings, habitat restoration and annual community clean-ups

  • Worked with schools on environmental education

Proven Fundraiser

Over $850,000 leveraged

  • Raised more than $250,000 directly

  • Secured over $600,000 in grants and in-kind contributions

  • Helped obtain $100,000 for the Schomberg Community Farm bridge

  • Funded:

    • Learning Shelter

    • Marsh outlooks

    • Native grasslands

    • Tree planting

    • Trisan Centre outlook

Building Community

Creating spaces people enjoy

  • Organized “Boo Stop” to support Main Street businesses and the community

  • Helped establish the Schomberg Community Farm

  • Founded Unplugged on Main

  • Organized Jane's Walks

  • Led bird walks and nature education

  • Opened her gardens for the Horticultural Society Tour

  • Food Bank volunteer

Supporting Agriculture

Keeping farming strong

  • Helping implement ALUS

  • Supporting diversified farm businesses

  • Promoting ecological services on farms

  • Protecting agricultural lands

Climate Advocacy

Working toward a sustainable future

  • Founding executive member of Climate Action King

  • Helped coordinate education on:

    • Heat pumps

    • Passive House construction

    • Electric vehicles

  • Supporting implementation of King's Climate Action Plan

  • Championing Green Development Standards

Effective Municipal Leadership

Working with council and staff

  • Traffic calming

  • Housing diversity and affordability

  • Greenspace protection

  • Better snow removal

  • Dog park advocacy

  • Ball diamond restoration

  • Improved cell service

  • Wildlife rescue improvements

Smart Housing and Growth

Strong advocacy for thoughtful planning

  • Mixed use and flexible zoning

  • Appropriate housing density and intensification

  • Missing middle housing

  • Creation of new affordable housing

  • Protection of existing affordable housing stock

  • Housing that fits the community

Heritage Champion

Protecting King's history

  • Helped designate 10 new heritage properties

  • Five designations in Ward 4

  • Advocating for insurance protection for heritage property owners

  • Supporting Main Street's historic character

Community Organizations

Serving where needed

Executive and volunteer roles with:

  • Dufferin Marsh Nature Connection

  • Climate Action King

  • Schomberg Community Farm

  • Schomberg Figure Skating Club

  • Schomberg Softball Association

  • Food Bank

  • Unplugged on Main

  • Jane's Walk

I have had the pleasure of working with Mary for many years on projects of significance in the community. She is running for re-election for all the right reasons. She is thoughtful, ethical and deeply committed to the community, and will continue to deliver positive results for the residents of Ward 4.

The Honourable Deb Schulte
Former MP King-Vaughan and Minister for Seniors

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