Re-elect Joe Sponga

Re-elect
Joe Sponga
Re-elect
Joe
Ward 5 Councillor
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J oe makes the community of
Newmarket a richer place.
I recommend Mr. Sponga as
a dedicated individual who gives
to his many projects with
intensity and caring and who
exudes great passion. His
community and constituents
hold him in the highest regard
as being dedicated to the health,
happiness and prosperity of his
community.
Leslie B., Resident of Newmarket
Doug P., Resident of Newmarket
J oe is a community leader
and a man of integrity. He
always has our ward’s best
interests at heart, is responsive
to his constituents and knows
how to get things done.
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John K., Resident of Newmarket
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[email protected]
905-830-9895
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Re-elect Joe Sponga
Ward 5 Councillor
Community
• Co-founder, current Vice President and Volunteer Administrator
of the Newmarket Farmers’ Market
• Chairperson of Newmarket Food Pantry
• Director of the Lower Main Street BIA Board
• Honorary Chair of the MS Supercities Walk (York North Chapter)
• Co-founder and Board Director of Nin Os Kom Tin Aboriginal Fairy
Lake Celebrations
• Instrumental in bringing the Jazz Festival from Aurora to Newmarket
• First Councillor to hold regular ward meetings
Proposed Development
• First Councillor to facilitate a “Memorandum Of Understanding”
between residents and a developer, restricting heights and density
(Kerbel Development at Yonge and Millard)
Traffic
• Instituted Ward 5 Residents’ Traffic Safety Committee — residents
working with Police, Town of Newmarket, Region and Province to
address traffic issues in our ward. This resulted in the Give Kids a
Brake sign campaign and a Traffic Mitigation Strategy
Environment
• Called for the adoption of a pesticide ban and anti-idling bylaws
(2004-2006)
• Leader in the development of the first Platinum Leeds Subdivision
in Canada, Rodeo’s EcoHomes (2004)
Infrastructure and Heritage
• Fought for and won the development of the Riverwalk Commons
• Supported the revitalization of the Main Street Heritage District
• Fought alongside the residents of Currey Crescent, Lloyd Avenue
and Robinson Drive to support their right to choose sidewalks
• Spearheaded the restoration of the Old Town Hall
• Pushed for infrastructure improvements (sewers, water and roads)
for the oldest part of Town
Joe is a long time resident of Ward 5, married and father to a
university graduate daughter and a grade school son.
Our Community First. Vision, Experience
and Hard Work. On October 27, 2014:
VOTE JOE!

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