• Small farm owner living here in Erin with family for almost 25 years
• Business owner and proactive community volunteer
• Believes in fairness, transparency, and a triple bottom line (Profit, People, Planet)
Thank you for electing me as one of your Erin Town Councillors.
The Town of Erin is rapidly evolving and changing.
The upcoming years will be crucial towards shaping our future character. As Erin Town Councillor, I will continue to offer my support to protect our existing heritage and culture in an eco-sustainable way, so that Erin continues to be a great place to live.
My focus includes the following, supporting the existing Town Plan:
• Eco Sustainability…Growing a Greener Erin with a triple bottom line (Profit, People, Planet)
• Preserving Erin’s Heritage: buildings, natural sites, capturing our history
• Agricultural, Equine & Local Food Tourism and a memorable visitor experience
• Collaboration and Transparency within Council and The Town of Erin
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Community-building and Volunteer Involvement:
• Erin Agricultural Society/Erin Fair:
RCMP Musical Ride, Equine Tent, Horse Heritage
• Erin Farmers’ Market Committee Member and past vendor
• Credit Valley Conservation (land and water stewardship)
• Everdale Organic Farm (former director)
• Common Ground (Soil Health Coalition)
• SJB Catholic School and Erin District High School (outdoor garden, parent council) - Parent Involvement Group, Award Recipient
• Headwaters Tourism/Horse Country & Town of Erin (stable tours, special events)
Bridget Loves Small Business:
As a small business owner for over 30 years, I understand the tenacity it takes to successfully manage a business.
My career has included corporate marketing (marketing manager), creative director for Trans-Canada Trail, local food events, contract work at the Alton Mill, and small business advisor for the Guelph Business Center (GWBEC).
Currently, my business (Equine Erin) includes horse-based programs, Facilitated Equine Experiential Learning, outdoor education, writing services and community events.