With just one week remaining before Election Day, I’ve been reflecting on why I decided to run for Ward 2 Councillor. I live here, my family is here, and I care about what Grimsby will look like for the next generation. Our town has something special: a beautiful lakefront, productive farmland, the escarpment, and a community that still values its small-town character. But we also face real challenges. Property taxes are putting pressure on families and seniors. Growth needs

A New Voice for All of Ward 2 Ward 2 is unique — from the farms and rural roads above the escarpment to the neighbourhoods and businesses below it. We need a councillor who understands and represents both. I believe in responsible growth, protecting our farmland, maintaining Grimsby’s small-town character, and keeping taxes affordable. I’m running to be a strong, independent voice for everyone in Ward 2 — above and below the escarpment. David Scott Grimsby Council — Ward 2 A

Economic uncertainty is very real. Families are dealing with higher costs, businesses are dealing with changing markets, and tariffs and trade uncertainty are making it harder to know what the next year will bring. The Bank of Canada has reported that some Canadian businesses have postponed expansion plans because of this uncertainty. I understand that municipal and regional taxes are only one part of the overall tax burden we face. Provincial and federal taxes, inflation and

With the municipal election approaching, I’d like to ask the residents of Grimsby a simple question: What is most important to you when deciding who you will vote for? Municipal government has a direct impact on our everyday lives. Property taxes, roads, recreation, development, infrastructure, parks, community services and the future growth of Grimsby are all decisions made locally. But everyone has different priorities. For some, it may be keeping property taxes affordable.

“They don't make more land.” My father-in-law has said those words for many years. It is a simple statement, but an important one. Many of the Ward 2 residence echo those words, "It used to be peaches across the street", "I remember they used to grow fruit where those buildings are now". Once land is gone, it’s gone. Farming has never been easy, and with the rising costs of equipment, fuel, fertilizer, labour and taxes, selling to a developer can become an increasingly tempti

Recreation is one of the best ways to build a healthier, more connected Grimsby. Local clubs and organizations give children, families, seniors, and neighbours opportunities to learn, compete, volunteer, and enjoy the outdoors. That is why I will be your voice for advocating support for the local groups that make these opportunities possible. They provide far more than activities—they build confidence, friendships, leadership, and a stronger sense of community. A great exampl

For many Grimsby families and seniors, affordability isn’t an abstract political idea. It’s something they feel every time they pay a grocery bill, a utility bill, a mortgage payment or their property taxes. The economic reality we’re living in demands that governments take a hard look at how they spend taxpayers’ money. In July 2026, Canada’s annual inflation rate was 3.0%. Food purchased from stores was up 3.1%. When the cost of living is rising faster than people’s incomes

Good local decisions do not start at the council table. They start at kitchen tables, farm gates, sidewalks, shop counters, volunteer halls, and quiet conversations between neighbours. Since retiring as a project management professional in 2017, my family and I relocated to a farm in the Town of Grimsby. That move gave me a different view of the community, both literally and personally. Grimsby is a rare place. Lake Ontario shapes the northern edge. The Niagara Escarpment ris