VOTE RICK ALLWRIGHT FOR COUNCILLOR OF DISTRICT 6 - OCTOBER 9 TO 19TH
Rick Allwright
BRINGING POSITIVE CHANGE TO OUR COMMUNITY
As a resident of Pembroke for over 12 years, I have grown to love this area and cannot help but want to make our municipality and the entire region more prosperous and welcoming.
My wife and I own a successful business that we have built from the ground up, and the support from this community has been second to none. I am the past CEO of the Yarmouth & Area Chamber of Commerce and have volunteered for various organizations throughout my time in Yarmouth. As a leader and a team player, I know how to get things done.
I have been involved with some of the biggest events and projects to have impacted Yarmouth in the past 10 years.
As your councillor, I will work to bring together people from across all walks of life to unite behind a common purpose: to create a great future for our community.
This October, I ask for your vote.
Vote Rick Allwright
for Councillor of District 6 in the Municipality of the District of Yarmouth
01
GROWING OUR
ECONOMY
I will work to help create a positive and attractive environment for investment into our region. With significant opportunities on the horizon we need to be ready.
02
INCREASING
HOUSING
SUPPLY
I want to ensure we are creating a community that welcomes investment into our housing market. Making sure that we are not putting unnecessary road blocks in the way.
03
MAINTAINING
KEY
INFRASTRUCTURE
With a significant amount of aging infrastructure including our airport, wharves and roads, we need to attract investment from Provincial and Federal governments.
04
IMPACT OF
RISING SEA LEVELS
We continue to see the impact of rising sea levels on key areas of our coast. This includes Highway 304 and the continued washouts of the road creating significant safety concerns
05
REGIONAL
COOPERATION
Despite our differences, we live in a small area with many different municipal bodies. Ensuring that we are working together and not in silos will be key to our success in the future.
PRIORITIES
MEET RICK
Over the past decade, I have been actively involved in enhancing the economy of Southwestern Nova Scotia, primarily through event tourism. This work has provided me with opportunities to collaborate with officials from various levels of government, as well as numerous local businesses. I possess a diverse range of skills and welcome challenging opportunities that allow me to expand my knowledge and expertise.
Employment History
- Co-Owner, Mile East Productions
- CEO, Yarmouth & Area Chamber of Commerce
- Group Sales Manager, Yarmouth & Acadian Shores Tourism
- Commercial Insurance Broker, Fairway Insurance
Volunteer History
- Western NS Rep, Events Nova Scotia Advisory Committee
- Committee Member, Yarmouth & Acadian Shores
- Committee Member, Yarmouth Airport - Sustainability Taskforce
- Committee Member, Lake Milo Active Transportation Committee
- President, Yarmouth Curling Association
- President/Treasurer, MADD Yarmouth County
Project Involvement
- Congres mondial acadien 2024 (Site & Logistics Director)
- 2023 & 2024 Wharf Rat Rally
- Nova Scotia Music Week 2023
- 2022, 2023 & 2024 Nova Scotia Marathon
- 2022 Everest Canadian Senior Curling Championships
- Yarmouth Placemaking Project (projections shows & more)
- 2021 Nova Scotia 55+ Games
- Doctor Recruitment and Retention (with Chamber of Commerce)
- 2019 Communities in Bloom International Symposium and Awards
- Co-Chair, 2017 Canadian Mixed Curling Championships
- 2015 Canadian Oldtimers Baseball Championships
- 2013 PlayOn! Street Hockey National Championships / Redwood Cup
