Prime Ministers Path Community Steering Committee members announced

Wilmot Township Council has selected nine individuals to sit on a Community Steering Committee that will guide the next phase of the Prime Ministers Path project.

Members were chosen to reflect a range of perspectives and subject matter expertise. Seven of the selected members are Wilmot residents; two are from neighbouring Waterloo Region municipalities.

Members include Donald Bourgeois, Dave Caputo, John English, Lee Fitzpatrick, Steve Kalbfleisch, Andrew Kipp, Pat Mighton, Alison Rodger and Carolyn Salonen. The group will meet regularly and will report to Council on their progress.

The committee will be supported by three advisors: Ruth Abernethy, Benny Skinner and J.D.M. Stewart. These individuals will provide guidance as needed but will not have voting privileges at committee meetings.

Together, the committee and its advisors will oversee the reinstallation of the Prime Ministers Path statues and develop inclusive, historically grounded educational materials to accompany them. Early priorities include creating a Terms of Reference and identifying funding sources for the project.

Since Council’s unanimous decision to reinstate the statues, close to $10,000 has been donated to the project. Those who wish to contribute can donate online at wilmot.ca/payments or in person at the Township Administration Complex (60 Snyder’s Rd. W, Baden). Donations will be used solely to support the project and will not be part of the Township’s operating or capital budgets.

For more information about the Prime Ministers Path project, visit wilmot.ca/pmp. Questions or comments about the Community Steering Committee can be sent to pmp@wilmot.ca.

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Jeff Wilmer, Chief Administrative Officer, Township of Wilmot

“On behalf of the Township of Wilmot, I would like to congratulate the members and advisors of this new committee. We are confident that the project is in capable hands, and look forward to seeing the next phase come to fruition under their direction.”

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For media inquiries:

Brett O’Reilly, Communications Specialist
519-634-8519 ext. 9229 | brett.oreilly@wilmot.ca