Vote Margaret for Mayor - RM of Springfield

Protecting what makes Springfield special

Margaret Marion-Akins for Mayor

RM of Springfield

Election Issues

I am running for Mayor to protect Springfield’s water, preserve our rural character, support responsible growth, and manage your tax dollars wisely.

Background

I am a lifetime Springfield resident with four generations of my family proudly calling our municipality home. I have a strong record of community advocacy & public service.

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About Margaret

Protecting what makes Springfield special.

I am a lifetime Springfield resident with four generations of my family proudly calling our municipality home. I bring over 25 years of experience in corporate finance, planning, and development, and a strong record of community leadership.

Community Advocate

Helped raise public awareness and community support on key local issues, by meeting hundreds of residents door to door over the last four years.

STOP Sio Silica Campaign

Helped lead the referendum/poll where over 95% of participating residents voted NO to Sio Silica. Protecting our clean water remains one of Springfield’s most critical responsibilities.

Preserve Our Rural Identity

Successfully organized opposition to WMR Plan 20-50 to prevent Springfield from turning into a suburb of Winnipeg.

“I am running for Mayor to protect Springfield’s water, preserve our rural character, support responsible growth, and manage your tax dollars wisely.”

Margaret Marion-Akins

Mayoral Candidate

How I Plan to Protect What Makes Springfield Special

Fiscal Responsibility

NO to Higher Taxes! Council should be the Stewards of Your Taxpayer Dollars, managing public funds responsibly, fiscally, and ethically. I want to make affordable decisions that benefit residents. Councillors Melinda Warren (Mayoral candidate) & Glen Fuhl (Ward 1 candidate) propose to increase municipal debt from $7 million to possibly $80 million over three years.

Protecting Our Water

Instead of a PRO Sio Silica Council, I believe we need a NO Sio Silica Council. One of the key issues Springfield is facing is Sio Silica’s 2nd application to mine in our freshwater aquifer. Residents Agree: We have the RIGHT to clean water, in our wells and water systems. Water is our most valuable resource and must be protected.

Public Participation

Residents must be welcomed and encouraged to participate in Council meetings and town halls. In their term, Councillors Warren & Fuhl eliminated Question Period. Many residents felt discouraged and stopped attending council meetings. I believe Council should immediately make a resolution that all residents are welcome to attend and actively participate in all council-held events.

Recall & Accountability

There is a growing need in rural municipalities, including Springfield, to hold councils accountable between elections. Council must act in the best interest of taxpayers. When it fails, there should be consequences. I will work with a new council to hold public hearings and workshops to help introduce a 51% Recall Legislation. Recall will create a path for stronger accountability.

Our Amazing Rural Community of Springfield

Our Amazing Rural Community of Springfield I was part of a recent survey that canvassed over 1000 residents in our Municipality and found: Over 90% of residents want to preserve Springfield’s rural identity where 70% live on acreages, farms and ranches; and 30% live in small towns. Residents support reasonable growth, and new opportunities for families and businesses.

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