Charlene Biggerstaff Ward 1 Councillor - Elect
Raise the Standards. Protect what Matters. Grow with Purpose.
Raise the Standards
Places we use every day should be cared for well.
That means better parks and public spaces, safer and more connected streets and paths, attention to aging roads and water systems, and using our new asset management plan to make good decisions about what comes first.
Good communities are built on the everyday details.
Protecting what matters
Lake Simcoe, the Greenbelt, our waterways, farms, green spaces and community character and friendliness are part of what makes Georgina home.
Protecting them isn't separate from growth.
It is part of planning well for the future.
Grow with purpose
Georgina is growing.
We have an opportunity to welcome more homes, businesses, jobs, recreation and community connections while upgrading what we have and love, and planning carefully for the services and places you need.
We may not control the pace of growth. We can control how prepared we are for it.
West Park - Parking lots and more!
How I found it in 2022!
West Park parking lots have long been hard to maintain. In 2022, the nets were torn, and there were many requests from the teams, such as for the lights to stay on longer, increased maintenance, and new benches.
So we worked on it!
It's better now in 2026!
After hearing the requests, we increased the aggregate volume and maintenance, paved the entrances, installed new nets, started to add new benches, and now the lights now stay on just a bit longer.
I hear that there is more work to do! Shade areas, more grooming for the pitches, and a hut for equipment are among the requests.
I am ready to keep working to make things better!
Hollywood Park - Drainage Correction
How I found it in 2022!
I met Rhoda at Glenwoods Plaza; she told me about her local park. She explained that there was often standing water in the open space, and the kids couldn't play there, and the basketball net had seen better days!
After visiting Hollywood Park, Rhoda was right about the conditions.
I requested a staff review.
It's better now in 2026!
Soon, the stormwater system was cleared out, and the proper water channel was recreated. Also, the old basketball net was removed.
Now the water flows better, and the green space is re-established.
Do you see a future for this space? I have heard requests for soccer nets, frisbee golf and more places to sit, too!
The lake is part of why we're here.
For many of us, lakeside living is one of the reasons we chose Georgina.
It shapes how we spend our weekends, where we walk, how we relax and what we love about home.
Protecting Lake Simcoe isn't separate from building our community. It is part of it.
That means paying attention to our waterways, supporting good waterfront planning, protecting natural areas and continuing to work on the challenges facing the lake.
It also means making sure people can enjoy our waterfronts safely and responsibly.
From Water Soldier in Cook's Bay to phosphorus reduction and salt mitigation, our waterfront parks, trails, beaches and lakeside connections matter.
There is important work ahead. Are you ready to do your part?
By building a community together
Listen.
Good local government starts with listening, especially before an issue becomes a crisis. That takes you to reaching out to me! Let's get together. I don't want to only see you every 4 years at your door.
Ground-truth.
Reports and plans matter. So does standing on the street, walking the path, visiting the park and seeing what residents see.
Work together.
A Councillor is one part of a much larger system. Good results usually involve residents, staff, Council, community organizations, businesses and other levels of government.
Keep working at it.
If I say I’ll look into something, know that I have to rely on a team of people. But I still want to know what happened. If the answer is no or not yet, I want to help explain why and help work toward a solution.
Be realistic.
Keep learning.
Not every request can be completed immediately. Some need design, approvals, funding or a future budget. Sometimes the answer is no. Sometimes the answer isn't for the municipality to take the lead. Sometimes it gets done fast!
Keep learning.
Keep learning.
At the end of the day, the community changes.
Good leadership means staying curious, planning and adapting. Listen to the needs of people, adjust to the laws and regulations, and connect the dots.
ready for what comes next
Let's get it right, together!
In the past 4 years, we've worked on all kinds of projects, big and small, that have made real progress in moving Georgina toward its potential.
It's clear you want to raise standards, protect what matters, and grow with purpose.
With a solid foundation on Council, I’m running for re-election because I genuinely care about how everyone experiences life in Georgina every day. And I can see our potential too!
Let's build on the progress of the past 4 years and make sure Georgina is ready for what's ahead. Together we can get it right!
Locally, we can’t control every decision or the pace of change. We can control how well we prepare, how carefully we plan and how thoughtfully we grow.
There’s still more to do, but with the financial foundation set and plans in place, I am excited to keep working alongside all of you!
- Charlene
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Strong communities are built by people who care for them, show up consistently, and work to leave things better than they found them.
Charlene