Elect Paul Knowles for Mayor of Wilmot

You're telling me!


	Paul Knolwes in a meeting with regional chair, Ken Seiling (at Paul's left). More pictures of Paul with local leaders »

I have met and talked with many hundreds of Wilmot residents in this election campaign. I've learned a lot about the issues and concerns that matter to you.

I have been encouraged to learn that some of the things that are most important to you are the very reasons I got into this race for mayor in the first place. For example, you have told me that:

You love your home communities, and don't want to see them changed by a tidal wave of Region-approved development.
You believe that Wilmot needs strong, effective leadership at the local and regional level.
You want local leaders who will listen to you, and who will take your concerns seriously.
You do not want more tax hikes.

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Paul Knowles On...

Watch videos and read articles to find out Paul's views about key issues, including The Environment, Fair Tax, The New Hamburg Flood Relief Fund, Our Heritage, Highway 7&8, Vision for Wilmot Township, Leadership and Listening, Maintaining Our Communities, Recreation and Leisure, and Supporting Our Local Businesses.

Every politician will talk favourably about shopping locally. “Support local business”, they all say.
Well, for purposes of comparison, here is my Paul Knowles for Mayor election campaign shopping list

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What People Are Saying About Paul Knowles


"The mayor of Wilmot sits on Waterloo Regional Council. I believe Paul is more than capable of representing Wilmot's best interests with regards to water and the many other issues that are dealt with at the Regional level." - Richard Cressman		"Paul knows how to turn good intentions into action. I've worked with Paul on a number of projects, including the New Hamburg Flood Relief. His commitment as a dedicated volunteer has made our community a better place to live." - Paul Ditner

"I'm voting for Paul because I'm aware of the pressures that come to bear on a Township of our size. Our actions today will determine whether we secure our place as a distinct and unique district, or whether we are absorbed by the featureless sprawl of urban growth. Interesting times lay ahead. We need a leader. We need Paul Knowles." - Kristen Hahn

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Paul's History of Service

Paul Knowles has lived and worked in Wilmot Township for more than 20 years. He came to the community in 1986 as editor/publisher of the New Hamburg Independent, until 1997.

For many years, Paul covered municipal councils as a journalist; he has been a volunteer in political campaigns at all levels; and he has served on volunteer committees appointed by the Township of Wilmot.

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