Wilmot delegation engages with provincial leaders at AMO conference

Mayor Natasha Salonen, along with Councillors Stewart Cressman and Steve Martin, represented Wilmot Township at this year's Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) Conference in Ottawa. The four-day convention brought together municipal and provincial leaders from across Ontario to discuss local priorities and strengthen partnerships.

Throughout the conference, the Wilmot delegation met directly with several Cabinet Ministers and senior officials. Wilmot’s delegates emphasized the importance of provincial and municipal partnerships when addressing challenges like the housing crisis, health care delivery and long-term infrastructure investment.

In addition to representing Wilmot, Mayor Salonen participated in regional-level meetings with Cabinet Ministers in her role as Regional Councillor, as well as joint-township discussions advancing shared goals across the Region of Waterloo.

Mayor Salonen also served in her broader provincial leadership roles as a board member of both AMO and the Rural Ontario Municipal Association (ROMA). In these capacities, she contributed to province-wide policy discussion that will shape the future of municipal governance, rural advocacy, and local service delivery.

The AMO Conference is Ontario’s largest annual gathering of municipal officials, offering a forum to collaborate with colleagues and meet directly with provincial decision-makers. The delegates felt the time was well spent and left encouraged by the outcomes their meetings will deliver.

Quotes

Mayor Natasha Salonen

“The AMO delegations is one step in a much bigger conversation. We’re building momentum to keep Wilmot’s priorities front and center with the province all year long.”

Councillor Stewart Cressman

“AMO is about building relationships and making sure smaller communities like Wilmot are heard. We were able to bring forward the real concerns of our residents and push for the resources we need to grow responsibly.”

Councillor Steve Martin

“This was an incredibly productive conference. By working together as a Council and with staff, we were able to present a united front and ensure Wilmot’s priorities were clear. I look forward to seeing the results of these important discussions.”

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For media inquiries:   
Nick Higgins | Executive Officer to Mayor and Council    
519-807-2370 | nick.higgins@wilmot.ca