On August 10, 2026, Mayor Heather Watson launched her campaign for re-election as the Mayor of the Township of Douro-Dummer in front of a packed room of supporters at the Town Hall in Warsaw.
First elected as Douro Ward Councillor in 2018, Watson’s first term as Mayor has been characterized by a series of initiatives focused on new investments in roads and infrastructure; improved financial management; and modernized community engagement.
Said Watson, “In 2022, I ran on the campaign theme Building on Tradition; that is, proudly moving forward while honouring the traditions of our shared rural values. I believe that approach has served us extremely well, and I will continue to advance it going forward.”
Watson also released a documented Accountability Review of the commitments made in her ambitious 2022 Action Plan. The report indicates that, of the 50 commitments in the Action Plan, 88 per cent had either been completed or substantially completed or, on the basis of documented action, were progressing toward completion.
Said Watson, “I firmly believe that politicians should be publicly accountable for the things they say and do, and I want to thank the Members of Council and Township staff for their respective roles in helping to successfully bring the Action Plan to life.”
Mayor Watson’s new election web site is now online at HeatherWatsonForMayor.ca. It contains her proposed agenda for the upcoming term, focused on six priorities: engaging with the community; supporting businesses and farmers; improving affordability for residents; investing in infrastructure; modernizing operations; and ensuring public safety.
The web site also contains Mayor Watson’s launch speech and Accountability Review.
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