Responsible Leadership for Woolwich
accessible, practical, and deeply rooted in our community
listening, engaging, and working together;
listening, engaging, and working together;
Dear Woolwich:
“As a Councillor, I’ve worked hard every day to listen to residents, solve problems, and deliver results. In Woolwich, that means protecting farmland, managing Breslau’s growth pressure, addressing Elmira infrastructure needs, and supporting St. Jacobs tourism and business vitality with practical, local solutions.
I’m running for Mayor because I believe Woolwich deserves leadership that is accessible, practical, and deeply rooted in our community. Together, we can keep moving our township forward while preserving what makes it special.”
Big Ideas,
Real Impact.
Strong, steady leadership will be essential as Woolwich navigates the years ahead. Eric is committed to:
01
Responsible Growth
…that directs development where it belongs, protects farmland, respects rural roads and villages, and ensures new growth pays its fair share for required infrastructure.
02
Collaborative
Energy
…that protects core services, strengthens reserves, and asks hard questions before new costs are added to the tax base.
03
Strong advocacy at the regional level
…on issues such as water, roads, transit, policing, rural service levels, and growth, while recognizing that Woolwich needs differ from urban requirements.
04
Infrastructure Investment
…focused on maintaining and improving our roads and the municipal facilities residents depend on every day.
05
Transparent and accountable governance
…that listens to residents and puts community priorities first.
““Decisions made at the Region have real consequences for our roads, taxes, policing, and rural service levels. Woolwich needs a mayor who can work constructively at the Township table and speak clearly and effectively at the Regional table. I will make sure Woolwich is heard.”
— Eric Schwindt
Leadership & Experience
Eric currently serves on Woolwich Township Council, and is a lifelong resident of Woolwich Township
Eric served four years as Chair of Ontario Pork, working with municipal, provincial, and federal governments to achieve tangible results for more than 1,000 farmers.
As the owner of Genex Ontario, Eric understands the importance of fiscal discipline, sticking to budgets and listening to stakeholders. That combination matters in Woolwich, where decisions about growth, taxes, infrastructure, and rural life must be made by people who understand the township from the ground up.
Eric is proud to have raised his daughters on the family farm near Elmira. He is a former girls minor hockey coach and chronically optimistic Toronto Maple Leafs fan.
“commitment, judgement and preparation…serious, practical leadership, while listening closely to constituents."
— Ward 1 Councillor Nathan CadeauGet in Touch
Eric is committed to listening, engaging, and working together to build an even better future for our township.
Please send your inquiries, ideas, and suggestions to:
schwindtformayor@gmail.com