Doug Craig

Phone: 519-575-4404 ext. 3402
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Doug Craig and his wife Ginny moved to Waterloo Region in 1974. Doug was a teacher for the Waterloo Board of Education and retired in 2000 after 32 years in his chosen profession. During that time period, Doug entered successfully into politics as a Ward Councillor, a Hydro Commissioner and eventually a Regional Councillor.

When Doug Retired in 2000, he was successful in his bid for Mayor of Cambridge and he held that position for 18 years over five terms.

Today, Doug is back as a Regional Councillor for the City of Cambridge. Outside of politics Doug and Ginny raised two fine sons and rebuilt a historic homestead that once belonged to Jacob Hespeler. His hobby is writing short stories and political commentary that he has on occasion found favour with local editors.

Doug has been appointed by Regional Council to the following Committees, Boards, Project Teams, Working Groups and Studies:

Standing Committees

• Administration and Finance
• Budget
• Community and Health Services
• Sustainability, Infrastructure and Development (Vice-Chair)

Other Appointments

• Grand River Conservation Authority
• Waterloo Regional Police Services Board