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Twitter: @Sandy_Shantz
Sandy Shantz was elected Mayor of Woolwich Township in 2014 and, in her role as Mayor, is also a member of Regional Council.
Sandy believes it is important to establish and strengthen a culture of respect between local government and businesses, volunteers, and other levels of government. Sandy wants to focus on economic development, as well as partnering with other levels of government in order to deal with the cost of infrastructure.
Sandy has lived in Woolwich for the past 30 years, and has a liberal arts background with a focus in Business, Psychology, and Religious Studies. Sandy began her political career in 1997, when she was elected Trustee for the Waterloo Region District School Board. She served until 2003, including a term as Board Chair from 2000 to 2002.
Sandy also served her community as a member of Woolwich Township Council from 2006 to 2010. She has held executive-level positions in education, recreation, church and health care. Most recently, Sandy chaired the Woolwich Community Services Capital Fundraising campaign, which raised over $1 million for a new facility.
Sandy lives in Elmira with her husband Brian, and has three sons -- Adam, Brad and Luke.
For the 2014-2018 Term, Sandy has been appointed by Regional Council to the following Committees, Boards, Project Teams, Working Groups and Studies:
Standing Committees
- Administration and Finance
- Budget
- Community Services
- Library
- Planning and Works
Advisory Committees
- Kissing Bridge Trailway Advisory Committee
- Waterloo Region Community Housing Advisory Committee
Other Appointments
- Airport Master Plan
- Grand River Conservation Authority
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