Matt Crowley was not just re-elected, he lapped the field.
The Monaghan Ward representative won re-election in historical fashion on October 26th, receiving more than 5300 votes. Why is that number significant? Well, it isn’t something we’ve seen before in a single ward.
AJ Shearer will serve as the other voice in Monaghan after getting 2,241 votes. Andrew Beamer in Northcrest Ward was second in the informal citywide rankings at 3,765.
As the old saying goes, ‘the best ability is availability’. Crowley tells PTBOTODAY.ca he really tried to work his hardest for constituents during his first term and that effort was recognized.
Peterborough City Council, which will be sworn in on November 19th, will feature six first-time politicians, including mayor-elect Michael Eamon. Crowley says he really likes the new makeup and with it new perspectives.
Crowley says over the next four years, he plans to hold the province’s feet to the fire to ensure they are a good partner to help the city navigate certain issues and help with things like with job creation.
(Written by: Jordan Mercier with files from Felicia Massey)
