Candidate name: John Appleman
Occupation: Supply chain troubleshooter, retired, part-time gardener
Position on council: Councillor Ward One
Contact information:
PHONE: 905-885-2146
EMAIL: jpappleman@yahoo.ca
Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/groups/5648668321821999/
Biography:
Please allow me to introduce myself. I grew up in Welcome Corners. With a large family and a small farm, for years we turned out great fruit and vegetables from the land. When it was time to get an education I moved on to what is now known as Fleming College. There I graduated second or third from the top of my class. Since then I have had the benefit of working in many different environments from manager to subordinate. In the last 30 years I have been on at least 40 volunteer committees and groups across Canada. I once convinced over 100 fellow employees, 1\3 of our workforce, to climb the CN Tower stairs with me to raise money for charity. I have become a 5-year volunteer where I like to contribute as much as possible to an organization for 5 years and then make room for New Blood. I am very comfortable expressing my opinion and working with any group. From barbecuing for a team that cleaned up the waterfront to packing and moving a museum in the freezing cold. Anyone who knows me will tell you I’m a dedicated hard working team player used to working for a common goal. My reason for entering the 2022 campaign is to become your ward one councillor, and to include more voices before important decisions are made for the brightest future of our community.
Identify one hobby or guilty pleasure you do that is not related to your profession or politics: Cold Beer, butter tarts, good friends, and a nice patio
Please answer each question clearly and concisely in no more than 500 words.
1.Why are you running for council?
Because I really love Port Hope!
2. What is the single, primary reason you are running?
My number one reason for running is to improve the communications. We need to be involved in important decisions before they make it to the floor.
3. What will you do to address this issue?
I will work with staff to come up with ways to communicate better with those interested.
4. Identify one success of the previous council?
Rebuilt our Cenotaph
5. Identify one criticism of the previous council?
Poor communicators
6. How will you address the one issue you identified from the previous council?
I will work with staff to come up with ways to communicate better with those interested.
7. Why should voters select you over others?
I’ve always been a good listener and willing to serve as I am needed!
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