Jason ‘Jake’ Sayer is one of eight candidates running for one of two spots on Municipality of Chatham-Kent Council, representing Ward 4 – North Kent.
Sayer told the Sydenham Current he was born and raised in a small community in the Kawartha Lakes area.
“My wife is from Chatham-Kent and we moved here with our young son in 2018 because I believe Dresden is the kind of community that’s perfect to raise a family in,” Sayer said.
“Volunteering is important to me and I’ve been lucky enough to be involved with several projects. I’m a member of the Dresden Kinsmen Club and I help coach minor baseball. I’m a former member of the Sydenham Curling Club board of directors. I am also been involved with Lions International since 2012.”
Sayer said he began his professional career in construction and he’s managed projects across Canada.
“I currently work for Aecon Utilities as a Superintendent for Gas distribution south western Ontario,” he said.
“I’ve owned my own business and I know what it takes for business to succeed.”
Sayer said he’s running for council because he wants to give back to the community, that has done so much for his family.
“I’ve been welcomed from the first day I moved here and I want help keep up that kind of community spirit and small-town feel,” Sayer said.
“My priorities include helping Dresden grow by helping businesses grow. Jobs keep small towns alive and a strong economic base is vital. We need to make sure we’re looking after our infrastructure. We need to maintain our roads, make sure we have utilities to support that growth and an attitude that each of us has ideas to bring to the table.”
Sayer added: “I want people in Dresden to feel safe and I plan to work with groups to help with things like community policing. It is vital that we provide our farming community the support they need to maintain and also improve their contributions to Ward 4. Dresden and area has a very rich history and I believe with the contributions of elected officials who represent what residents want, we can have a bright future.”
Election Day is October 24, 2022.
Election details from the Municipality of Chatham-Kent can be found, here.
