Transit
Why fare-free service, reliable routes, and rebuilding ridership are important to Orangeville's transit system.
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Meet the Candidate
About Me
My name is Matthew Smith. I’ve been a resident of Orangeville for 10 years. I am dedicated to this community through my volunteering and my advocacy. I do my best to minimize my impact on the town by walking and cycling as much as I can. I am involved with many groups in the town. My participation in council committees, local events, volunteering as well as my involvement with council meetings gives me a broad perspective on the needs of Orangeville. I volunteer weekly at the Food Bank. I am on two town committees; Sustainable Orangeville and the Official Plan committee. In my personal life, I work for a municipal government as a GIS (Geographic Information System) technician. I am responsible for mapping and maintaining data for municipal infrastructure. I also review construction drawings for projects to ensure accuracy between what is shown on paper vs what went in the ground.
Education
- Diploma in Computer Network Administration
- Diploma in Environmental Technology
- Degree in Environmental Science
- Graduate Certificate in Digital Geography & GIS
Volunteer
- Sustainable Orangeville Committee
- Orangeville Urban Harvest
- Official Plan Steering Committee
- Orangeville Foodbank
- Westminster United Church garden
- Credit Valley Conservation Tree Planting
- Credit Valley Conservation invasive species removal
- WDGPH Food Access sub committee
In depth
My thoughts on...
Accessibility
How accessible transit, safer crossings, and clear sidewalks can create a more welcoming town for people of all abilities.
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