Katy Austin : New Democrats

Katy Austin has registered as a candidate in this fall’s municipal election. She
will be seeking the position of Councillor for Ward 1(Elmvale,) on Springwater
Township Council. Having lived in Elmvale for the past 30years, she wants the chance to
help shape the future of Springwater Township.
As Councillor, Austin would welcome the opportunity of working with the
merchants of […]

The greatest threat to democracy does not come from the outside, in the form of terrorism.  It comes from the inside, in the form of apathy and cynicism.  One of the most dangerous statements I’ve ever heard is, “All politicians are crooks, so why even bother voting?”  I can understand why it happens and how […]

Katy Austin speaks to the riding of Simcoe-Grey in 2007

Katy Austin standing up for the people fighting to stop Dump Site 41 from destroying nature’s supply of pristine water, and polluting the largest group of fresh water lakes.

I agree with Andrea Horwath that the Ontario government is making a bad decision by getting into the business of internet gambling. The NDP leader is right when she says it will put vulnerable people at risk.
A properly functioning government should be able to […]

The Harper Conservatives want to make tough changes for the rest of us but not for themselves.
While salary and budget cuts are being applied to all other government departments for the sake of reducing the deficit, the budget for the Privy Council is going up by more than 20%. The Privy Council provides support […]