Municipality of French River

First: “Thank You” to the residents of White City. You gave me your support four years ago, and I’ve never forgotten that. Regardless of whether decisions were easy or tough, I pride myself on always considering what was in the best interests of the community. It’s challenging at times to communicate all the relevant factors that go into some of those decisions, especially when people are (understandably) too busy to read all the communications we put out, but we tried to be as open and transparent as possible.

Thanks to the Councillors that put up with and worked with me over the past four years. We didn’t always agree on everything, sometimes resulting in some heated discussions, but once the decisions were made, we moved on to the next issue – no hard feelings.

Congratulations to the new Council, consisting of three returning members and three new members. I note one of them was our Town Manager when I was elected in 2020 – it’s a strange world we live in! I’m looking forward to working with them after the November 13 election, but that’s not up to me – it’s up to the voters.

Again, thanks for your support!

When I first expressed my desire to run for council in White City, I did not set a specific timeline for when that moment would come. However, in God’s perfect timing, I submitted my nomination form and ran for election in 2012. By His grace, I was elected. Reflecting on that first election and now being elected three times, I am deeply humbled and profoundly grateful to God, my family, and the entire community for this opportunity to serve. It is a privilege I will always cherish, and I carry with me the valuable lessons learned about the intricate processes behind decision-making.

To our community, I cannot stress enough the importance of being involved. Each of us has something unique to contribute to the betterment of our town. I encourage those considering a future role on the council to attend meetings, observe the discussions, and understand the thoughtful deliberations that shape our decisions.

I extend my heartfelt congratulations to the new council members and the Mayor. You will remain in my prayers, by God’s grace.

Once again, thank you to everyone. God bless White City!

I am thankful to have had the last 4 years to represent this community. It was an eye opening experience into the world of local politics and I am grateful for the opportunity. I believe our council helped move White City forward even though our term was met with many obstacles.

We had to work through a global shutdown with Covid, balancing the ups and downs of our ongoing wastewater issues, and the never ending topic of not knowing what our town boundaries are going to be. The mix of these items didnt make future planning easy but we

had a good group that was open to discussions and a great administration that helped guide us through.

I am excited to see what this next term will bring to our community. I unfortunately have to step aside from local government as I took a new direction with my career but I look forward to seeing how our amazing community continues to grow.

Thank you for your support over the last 8 years. It has been a rewarding, enlightening and a humbling experience. When I decided to run for council in the 2016 election, I understood the approximate effort involved. I was trying to learn about and contribute a little more to this great community. The first term was challenging and involved a lot more time then initially anticipated. We faced a lot of crucial and critical decisions. Boundry Alteration (Annexation), Town center Development (Royal Park), and Multi-Use Recreation Center planning were just a few but extremely significant in many different ways. The second term was different in ways of strategic planning, financial responsibility, and dealing with a failed wastewater project. As I reflect back, I am certain that I represented the community’s best interests and have helped guide the municipality on the best possible path forward.

Over the years, I have learnt a great deal about municipal infrastructure, policies, and what it takes to be a community leader. I am grateful for this opportunity and the support of the community as a whole. It seems wasteful to step away, however I am hopeful that time will allow me to contribute again one day. Regrettably, the time has come where I need to focus more on family and career aspirations. As my children are growing older, I am becoming more involved with coaching, being a parent, and career progression. At this time, I am not able to contribute as a Councillor like I did previously and as some others do. I wish the new Council and Mayor a successful term commencing November 14th, 2024. There are many challenges ahead of us. I urge the community to respectfully share their ideas and thoughts with those on council and the Town, so that we can continue to grow strong and proud.

As your town councillor for the past eight years, it has been an honor to serve you and help shape our vibrant community. While we’ve faced challenges, particularly with the complexities and previous failures of the wastewater utility, I will continue to fight to discover what happened and to have the public informed. Over the next four years, I am committed to driving progress and advocating for the facilities our town truly deserves— such as recreational amenities and both elementary and high schools.

I’m also excited to continue supporting the two advisory groups I strongly advocated for: the Youth Advisory Committee, where I look forward to seeing the contributions of our young people, and the Parks, Recreation, and Culture Advisory Committee, which will give residents more of a direct voice in shaping community events, programs, and recreational opportunities.

As I look ahead, I’m excited about future possibilities for our town. With your support, I hope to take on a new role as your School Board Trustee of Subdivision 8 for Prairie Valley School Division. With your vote, we can continue building a strong, thriving community together.

Thank you for your continued trust and support!

Sincerely, Andrew Boschman

Sunday November 3, 2024

10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

White City Community Centre

Wednesday November 13, 2024

9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

White City Community Centre