Marcel 'Pat' Blais
| Profile
This is Councillor Marcel Blais 7th term on municipal council representing Ward 1. He was first elected in 1994 and re-elected in 1997, 1999, 2000, 2003, 2006, and 2010. 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 resides at 1313 Cardinal Crescent. He is a proud father of three (Darlene, David, and Tara) and grandfather to six grandchildren (Chelsey, Joel, Celine, Marcel, Madeleine and Sydney). Marcel recently married Mary Plante. 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. |
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| Ward 1 Councillor – Marcel Blais |
Community Involvement
- Member - Town of Tecumseh BIA Committee
- Member - Branch 261 Royal Canadian Legion
- Member - Knights of Columbus 4375
- Usher Club - St. Anne's Church
- Past Involvement in minor hockey and baseball
Committee Work
- Chair - Town of Tecumseh Planning Committee
- Member - Town of Tecumseh Fire Committee
- Member - Town of Tecumseh Policies and Priorities Committee
- Member and Past Chair - Town of Tecumseh Public Works and Environmental Services Committee
- Member and Past Chair - Town of Tecumseh Corn Festival Committee
- Member - Town of Tecumseh Personnel Committee
- Member - Town of Tecumseh Cultural and Arts Committee
- Member - Town of Tecumseh Heritage Committee
• 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.
