Loree Bailey, Candidate for Councillor, Ward 5 – Wallaceburg
“I have lived in Wallaceburg for 15 years and I’ve lived in Chatham-Kent for over 30 years. During the time I’ve lived in Wallaceburg I have been a business owner, and I have been an advocate for those experiencing food insecurity, homelessness, poverty and inadequate healthcare. I am a nurse and I am also the general manager for Hope Haven. All of that combines to give me insight into our community from many different perspectives.”
“I made the decision to run for council because I believe that Wallaceburg needs a strong voice at the municipal table, and I know that I am that voice. Talking with people, listening to people, advocating for people, has been my entire professional life. A changemaker is needed more than ever now and I am that person.”
“Wallaceburg is seeing an increase in crime and an overall decrease in community safety and this has to be a priority. Additionally, homelessness, addiction, and mental health are taking a huge toll on those struggling as well as the overall Wallaceburg community. Not having a solution doesn’t mean that we ignore the problem and I intend to draw this into the spotlight.”
“We all deserve to feel safe in a vibrant community. That means we need to attract businesses and focus on beautification of our downtown and our community as a whole.”
“I have lived and worked in this community advocating for vulnerable populations, my entire professional life. I initiated Wallaceburg’s first little free pantry, as well as the first community meal at Bethel Pentecostal Church. This is something that I have continued for 13 years. Recognizing that local Christmas drives in Chatham do not include Wallaceburg, I have been a community captain for The Gift each year, ensuring that local groups like St. Vincent de Paul, and Wallaceburg, Salvation Army, receive gifts and food to distribute amongst those in need here.”
“I was a supervisor for Community Living Wallaceburg, as well as the Ontario March of Dimes and the Alzheimers Society. Empowering people to find their own voice matters very much to me. The only campaign promise that I will make is to listen to the constituents of our ward. Beginning July 20 I will be at the Black Goose every Monday at 2pm to talk with you and find out what matters the very most to you. Additionally, I invite every person that would like to express a concern or ask a question to email me at loree.bailey.ward5@outlook.com.”
Editor’s Note: The following questions are being sent to each Mayoral, Ward 4 and Ward 5 candidate in the 2026 Chatham-Kent Municipal Election:
– What motivated you to run in the 2026 municipal election, and what do you believe you can bring to Chatham-Kent council that is needed right now?
– What are the biggest issues facing residents in your ward and across Chatham-Kent, and how would you work to address them if elected?
– What would you like voters to know about you personally — including your background, experience, and values — as they decide who to support in this election?
– How can people connect with and learn more about you during your election campaign?
The candidates responses are above.
Watch for more Q&A’s being posted from candidates who choose to participate.
