Jack Lisenchuk – Hanover Council Candidate
First of all, tell us a little about your background and overall platform in 100 words or less.
-8 years Hanover Economic Development Council
-40 years executive experience with small and multi-national industry
-Participation in projects with Provincial and Federal Government
-Strong skills in capital project management, cost control, training and safety
-Hanover Hospital Auxilary, Director and Chair of Hanover Hospital Foundation
-Organizing committee members of Hanover Probus, a social organization for retirees
-P&H Arena and Facility, Lions of Hanover, Annual Radiothon, Annual Canada Day, Relay for Life
What do you see as the major issue(s) facing business-owners in Grey-Bruce?
Maintaining and improving Customer loyalty and tax increases
What strategies do you have in mind to stimulate economic growth in the region?
-Encourage new Retail and Commercial businesses to fill MT stores
-Encourage new investors to fill vacant Industrial lots
-Encourage In-Home Business development.
Do you feel economic growth should focus on:
A) Bringing in new business developments, or
B) Encouraging small businesses presently in operations?
BOTH.
Do you think local business taxes should be:
A) Increased
B) Decreased
C) Maintained at current levels
MAINTAINED.
Should there be any changes in the services offered to local businesses?
YES. Within budgetary constraint any Downtown Improvement.
