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A proven community leader for Wilmot

Our Mayor should be a

  • Forward-thinking Visionary

  • Effective Administrator 

  • Community Champion 

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​​​For almost half a decade, I’ve been bringing together families, businesses and nonprofits to solve real problems and support one another.​

From building local networks to coordinating support for thousands of people, I’ve seen what’s possible when we stop working in silos—and start working together.

But during this time, I've seen our Township being run completely differently. 

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Residents have been speaking up about farmland, water, gravel pits, and rising costs—

and walk away feeling like their voices didn’t matter.

We want to protect our township, our water, and our farmland, while also increasing affordable housing, supporting local businesses, reducing the financial strain on residents, and maintaining our roads and infrastructure.

What we need is a council that will stand up for its residents,

a council that will bring people into the decision-making process, and

a council that will find practical and innovative ways

to tackle the challenges we are facing.​​​​

2025 Winner of the Sybil Frenette, Visionary Housing Creator Award:

Stephanie Goertz

2024 Wilmot Citizen of the Year (Community Service)

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Leadership with Results

For the past four years, I’ve helped lead and manage a not-for-profit that was started in Wilmot Township and has now grown across Canada:

  • Provided housing to over 1,700 people

  • Supported thousands with resources and community programming

  • Managed over 14 properties and ongoing operations

  • Connected people struggling to find employment with jobs

  • Ensured volunteers felt welcomed and involved​

  • Coordinated teams to deliver food, clothing, household and hygiene items to people in need

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This work isn't theoretical—it is hands-on

  • Managed budgets, reporting, and day-to-day operations

  • Hired and coordinated teams of volunteers, with over 200 actively participating

  • Created opportunities  with limited resources to solve complex problems

  • ​Built strong partnerships with local churches and service groups

  • Secured funding through successful grant writing

I did this without relying on government funding. It was done by working together, being resourceful, and focusing on results.

Volunteer

Volunteer on a winning campaign with a candidate who has organized hundreds of volunteers on numerous initiatives.

If you are sick and tired of not having your voice heard, then this is the campaign for you.

Everyone is welcome. We will find opportunities for any age and ability

Community Conversation

I’ve spent years working with community groups and people in Wilmot.
What I know comes directly from those conversations and shared initiatives.

Invite me for a coffee or a walk with your friends, family, or neighbours.

Talk to me about your concerns and your ideas. 
I want to listen.

Events

Stephanie's event calendar will be coming soon. 

Learn about community events and find spots to meet with Steph.

Do you want to invite Stephanie to one of your events? Reach out to us to let us know.

Order a Sign

Signs will be delivered after

August 21

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Donate by emailing stephanie.s.goertz@gmail.com

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©2026 by Steph Goertz. 

Living and working on the Haldimand Tract, land promised to the Haudenosaunee people of Six Nations, which includes six miles on each side of the Grand River. This territory is the traditional territory of the Attawandaron, Anishnaabeg, and Haudenosaunee Peoples. 
My life and work reflect the privilege of benefiting from the removal of the Indigenous peoples from their territories and I commit to using that privilege towards restitution and reconciliation

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