Endorsements Steve Howes Candidate for Councillor Ward 2 County of Brant

I am honoured to have the support of family, friends, colleagues, current and former residents, and local businesses in the County of Brant for my re-election campaign.

Please contact me if you would like to show your support for my campaign, or if you would like to have me come by to chat on your porch.

From Dr. Kathryn Carter, Professor of English, Wilfrid Laurier University, Resident of Ward 2:

I have known Steve Howes since Grade 10, and even then, he knew so much about Paris, its history, and its inhabitants! He was community-minded from a young age. Since then, I watched him develop a remarkable set of skills that set him apart as an exceptional county councillor. When I work with leaders in government and post-secondary institutions, I meet very few who share Steve’s skills for leadership, problem solving, and consultation! I have watched him handle the sometimes difficult and emotional situations that come up in local politics with real grace: he responds quickly when someone reaches out, he really listens, and then he is creative about how to solve problems that address differing concerns. Because he seems to know everyone, he relies on a wide network of citizens to make informed choices for our community. I like his practicality about what is affordable and what is possible to achieve. Aside from that, though, he is open and creative and eager to imagine where our ward and our county can go with some guidance and foresight. We are super lucky to have Steve Howes in our community corner.

From David Powell – Internationally Renowned Designer, Built Heritage Advocate, Resident of Paris:

As he quite recently reminded me, I have known Steve since he was a teenager when he first carried my groceries to my car. That was just typical of him: thoughtful, considerate and openly friendly. Since then I have observed him as he has grown in character and maturity, always exhibiting those same characteristics.
As a lifetime resident of Paris he brings a deep understanding and commitment to his role as County Councillor for Ward 2. During the time that he has served on Council I have witnessed his genuine concern for his community: its heritage, its residents, and its best interests moving forward. He has served with dedication and fairness. He possesses a clarity of vision and is often a voice of reason in times of serious debate.
Unfortunately I do not live in his Ward, but I can think of no one who I would rather have represent me at Council.

From Lukas Oakley – Councillor Ward 2 County of Brant:

While I may not be running in the next election, my Ward mate Steve Howes will be! Ward 2, and the County as a whole, is so fortunate to have his calm, reasoned leadership representing them. I consider myself so lucky to have sat next to Steve these past four years as a colleague and political mentor. I encourage all to support him in the upcoming election, you couldn’t ask for someone who cares more for this community to be at the helm.

Endorsements received for my previous Re-election Campaign (2022)

From Marc Laferriere, former Councillor Ward 2 County of Brant:

Steve Howes has been an exemplar councillor since being elected in 2018. I have watched him with grace and energy advocate for residents and fight for Brant effectively with other levels of government. He innately understands how to work with others, but he also understands how all of this works – and it is complicated and complex. Different levels or government, committees, finances, processes, and joint committees with various other larger municipalities can be a lot to learn and adapt to. Steve has done that work.

That knowledge will prove very helpful to whomever will be new to council and to the other Ward 2 seat if you choose to Vote Howes again on Oct 24th, 2022. He makes all of us on council better with his grounded positive attitude, vast historical community knowledge and his strong ethics. He will not tell you what you want to hear but will always tell you the truth. He will also ask your questions in public meetings and privately to get the answers needed to make good decisions. He cares deeply about the public and the public good. I have seen this countless times over the last 4 years. On a personal note, I have been thankful every single day of this past term that the voters of Ward 2 decided to put us to work together for them. In my opinion you could not ask for a better wardmate and ward councillor than Steve Howes. #VoteHowes

Note from Steve: No matter what happens in the rest of my political career, I will be forever grateful for the tremendous experience serving with you Marc. Thank you!

From Avery Moore Kloss – Voice Artist, Storyteller & Journalist, Paris Resident:

I spent years not saying much about politics publicly. Old journalist habits die hard. But when it comes to local government I’m very vocal. So I’m more than happy to endorse my friend Steve Howes, Councillor Ward 2, Paris, County of Brant ahead of this municipal election. We even delivered door hangers as a family to help “Team Steve”. In Steve’s first four years as a Brant County councillor he’s really showed his dedication to leadership, to representation and to hearing all opinions from his constituents while making decisions that affect all of us. Steve is somehow able to weigh both the wishes of families who have lived here for generations (like his) and families who are new to the area. He hears everyone. I even sent my dad to him with some concerns he had, not realizing he didn’t live in Ward 2, and Steve showed up to listen and help anyway, even though it’s not his ward (oops!).I’m proud to call Steve a friend, and I’ll be even more proud to see him as a leader on council once again. You get two votes in ward 2 – and one of mine will be Steve Howes.

It’s more important than ever to vote in municipal elections. Use your vote and your voice, they’re powerful.

Note from Steve: Avery Moore Kloss is an amazing journalist/storyteller by profession, who goes to great lengths to research and prepare before delivering a final product for her audience.

The same dedication was applied recently as Avery and her husband tackled the task of creating Ward 2’s first Additional Residential Unit. I have also seen firsthand how Avery uses her passion and creativity to be a wonderful and inventive Mom….

Avery, I’m grateful that your family decided to call Paris home, (and that Marc introduced us 4 years ago!). I appreciate your wonderful endorsement and your help with my campaign—Thank you!

From Paul Cheney – Visual Artist, World Traveller, former Ward 2 resident:

I first met Steve Howes while he was campaigning to be a councillor for the ward I lived in, in Paris Ontario. Though I no longer live there I know a lot of you do. I envy you for having such a fantastic representative. Over the past four years, Steve has helped me personally with several issues. Not only has he taken the time to help with issues I faced while in Ward 2 he has become a great friend. Steve is not only the most attentive representative I have ever met, but he is also an advocate for the arts and a fantastic artist himself. If you are fortunate enough to live in one of the best areas of one of the best towns, you owe it to yourself to vote for Steve.