Marcel 'Pat' Blais

Profile This is Councillor Marcel Blais 6th term on municipal council representing Ward 1. He was first elected in 1994 and re-elected in 1997, 1999, 2000, 2003, and 2006. Prior to his election into Council, Marcel was the Public Utilities and Water Commissioner for 3 years. Marcel has lived his whole life as a resident of Tecumseh and now resides at 745 William Street. He is a widower, proud father of three (Darlene, David, and Tara) and grandfather to six grandchildren (Chelsey, Joel, Celine, Marcel, Madeleine and Sydney). Marcel is a retiree of the Chrysler Corporation after 32 years of service. Marcel became involved in politics to ensure safe water and sewage supply. He wanted to guarantee water pressure with the addition of the new water tower and ensure ample water supply for fighting fires and maintaining essential services in the community.

Ward 1 Councillor – Marcel Blais

Community Involvement

• Member – Senior Transit Committee
• Member – Town of Tecumseh BIA Committee
• Usher Club – St. Anne’s Church
• Member – Branch 261 Royal Canadian Legion
• Member – Knights of Columbus 4375
• Past involvement in minor hockey and baseball

Committee Work

• Member and Past Chair – Town of Tecumseh Planning Committee
• Member and Past Chair - Town of Tecumseh Public Works Committee
• Member and Past Chair - Town of Tecumseh Recreation Committee
• Member and Past Chair – Corn Festival Committee
• Member – Town of Tecumseh Heritage Committee
• Member – Town of Tecumseh Personnel Committee
• Member – Town of Tecumseh Policy & Priorities Committee
• Member – Town of Tecumseh Fire Committee
• Member – Essex Region Conservation Authority Board

Important Issues for 2010

• Alleviate arterial congestion at Manning and Tecumseh Road.
• Continue to work on proper planning for new development.
• Maintain high standards in municipal services at the lowest cost possible.
• Affordable tax base.
• Development of waterfront park.