Mary Lou Souter for Mississippi Mills Council

10/25/2022

Thank-you all for voting!

Congratulations to the newly elected members of Council for Mississippi Mills!

DEPUTY MAYOR
✅ Rick Minnille

ALMONTE WARD COUNCILLORS
✅ Mary Lou Souter
✅ Jane Torrance

RAMSAY WARD COUNCILLORS
✅ Bev Holmes
✅ Vicki Lowe

Pakenham Councillor Denny Ferguson and I were acclaimed.

Thank you to all candidates for putting your names on the ballot and participating in democracy. It takes courage and a lot of hard work to run a campaign. I commend each of you for your dedication.

Please join me in congratulating your 2022-2026 Council!

10/24/2022

Today is the day! Please vote. Its quick and easy to do online or the telephone. If you did not receive your voter information letter in the mail or if you need help the Voter Help Centres are open!

MUNICIPAL ELECTION DAY: Today is the last day to vote in the 2022 Municipal Election.

If you didn’t receive a Voter Letter, come to a Voter Help Centre with ID and we will be able to provide you with one. If you’re having problems voting, please stop by and we can help!

Voter Help Centres times and locations:

Municipal Office (3131 Old Perth Rd., Almonte – front of building)
Monday, October 24, Election Day, from 8:30am to the end of voting at 8:00pm

Almonte Old Town Hall (14 Bridge St., Almonte – ground floor)
Monday, October 24 from 8:30am - 8:00pm

Stewart Community Centre (112 MacFarlane St., Pakenham - upstairs)
Monday, October 24 from 8:30am - 8pm

10/23/2022

Public Consultation Survey

The municipality has posted a consultation survey on it's website which is open until October 28th.

Actually it's an information gathering toll about Recreation, Culture and Day Care Services. This is an opportunity for all residents to make their concerns heard! So, if you are upset about the loss of the CP Pool agreement, want to see a dog park, want new recreation programs (Pickle Ball, Yoga in the Park, supervised swimming at the beach etc) or believe that cultural events are worthwhile, and that day care needs more programs, then this is your chance to be part of decision making.

To access the survey go to the Municipality's website - link below. You, too, can be part of the solution, not just the problem messenger!

The Municipality of Mississippi Mills has launched a public consultation survey to understand what recreation, cultural and child care services are being delivered well and to identify areas for improvement. This input will help set municipal budget priorities, evaluate existing programs, and enhanc...

10/23/2022

The end of the election trail is approaching, just one more sleeps until we all know the result. Although I have no idea how this journey will end, I would like to thank all my volunteers and supporters for helping me during the past eight weeks. Canvassers, donors, designers, lawn sign hosts, sympathetic friends, former students and new acquaintances have made this an enriching experience.

Thank you all; I'm truly grateful for your help and encouragement!

10/20/2022

These business breakfast have always been a fantastic opportunity to connected with people. I’m so happy to see they are returning in person!

Calling all business owners! The Mississippi Mill Business Breakfast is back in person!

You, your employees, coworkers and neighbours are enthusiastically invited to join us at our Mississippi Mills Business Breakfast. These breakfasts are open to everyone. Pass along the invitation and encourage a friend or colleague to come with you.

WHO: Mississippi Mills past, present & future business people

WHEN: Tuesday, November 1, 2022 - 7:00 AM Coffee, 7:30 AM Breakfast

WHERE: The Almonte Civitan Hall, 500 Almonte St

WHAT: An opportunity to network, ask questions & hear updates from
➡️ Mayor Lowry
➡️ Valley Heartland CFDC
➡️ Carleton Place & District Chamber of Commerce
➡️ Small Business Advisory Centre
➡️ Almonte General Hospital Fairview Manor Foundation.

HOW MUCH: $15 per person (to be collected at the door)

‼️REGISTER before Wednesday, October 26 by emailing [email protected]

Need more info? Call the Mississippi Mills Recreation & Culture Department: 613-256-2064

Hosted by the Municipality of Mississippi Mills.

10/19/2022

The polls are open! HUGE thank-you to all of you who have already let me know you voted for me! Your support means the world!

10/16/2022

Voter Letters have been mailed. If you have not received one or if you have any concerns, please visit a Voter Help Centre starting on Monday, October 17th at 10am.

Voter Help Centres times and locations:

Municipal Office (3131 Old Perth Rd., Almonte – front of building)
Monday, October 17 from 10:00am - 4:30pm
Tuesday, October 18 from 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday, October 19 from 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday, October 20 from 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday, October 21 from 8:30am - 4:30pm
Saturday, October 22 from 10:00am - 4:00pm
Monday, October 24, Election Day, from 8:30am to the end of voting at 8:00pm

Almonte Old Town Hall (14 Bridge St., Almonte – ground floor)
Saturday, October 22 from 10:00am - 4:00pm
Monday, October 24 from 8:30am - 8:00pm

Stewart Community Centre (112 MacFarlane St., Pakenham - upstairs)
Saturday, October 22 from 10:00am - 4:00pm
Monday, October 24 from 8:30am - 8pm
You can also call the municipality at 613-256-2064 and press 9 to speak to an elections official.

Voting can be done from the comfort of your home – either by phone or online. The phone number and website (type website directly into browser) are provided on your Voter Letter. There are no paper ballots. Voting begins Monday, October 17th at 10am and ends Monday, October 24th at 8pm.

10/16/2022

Voting starts tomorrow! I have enjoyed meeting and talking with many of you over the past few weeks. I have heard your concerns. I have also enjoyed hearing what you love about our town and what you value in your community. I feel prepared to do the research needed to make the important decisions moving forward. I hope I have your vote.

No matter who you’re planning on voting for it’s so important that you do VOTE. Voting is online or over the telephone. You should have received a voter letter (containing your unique code) in the mail by now. If you did not receive a letter don’t worry. There is still time. Visit a voter help centre to register.

Electors in Mississippi Mills will continue to vote electronically in the 2022 Municipal Election. Methods of voting will be online or by phone. There will be no paper ballot.

10/14/2022

Sometimes community groups need a little support to do great things - I’m pleased to see the Municipality is offering this seed funding.

The Municipality of Mississippi Mills recognizes that contributions made by community organizations and volunteer groups improve the well-being of the community and the quality of life for its residents. In recognition of these contributions, the Municipality is committed to providing modest assistance to such organizations through its municipal grant program.

Applications are being accepted until November 30th, 2022.

For more information: https://www.mississippimills.ca/en/news/apply-for-a-mississippi-mills-municipal-grant.aspx