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Jim Gaffney | West Perth

Election Day: Monday October 26, 2026

Meet Jim

Rooted in West Perth.
Experienced in business.
Ready to serve.

40 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE

Four decades in the electrical trade, including 29 years as a business owner.

A Lifetime in West Perth

Raised here, working here and involved in the community for decades.

Rural Roots.

A practical understanding of residents, farmers, businesses and the municipality.

ROOTED HERE

West Perth has always been home.

What You Can Expect

Jim believes good local government starts with listening, spending responsibly, planning for the future, and making decisions that put the needs of the community first.

Plan Responsibly

Make thoughtful decisions about growth, maintenance and the future of West Perth.

Keep It Affordable

Work to make West Perth affordable while protecting those who need it most.

Listen

Listen to the community, understand their concerns, and make their voices heard.

Why I'm Running

I never seriously considered running for council until a current member encouraged me to do so. After decades of operating a business, working with people across Ontario, and being actively involved in West Perth, I realized I could bring valuable experience and a practical perspective to council.

 

My focus is on the things that matter in our day-to-day lives: keeping West Perth affordable, spending public funds wisely, and improving access to recycling and resource recovery.

 

I want to support responsible planning, maintenance and controlled growth, while protecting the most vulnerable and working to keep our community affordable. Most importantly, I will listen to my constituents and act on their behalf.

 

West Perth is a well-run municipality, and I want to help continue that success while making sure our community remains a great place to live, work and grow.

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Years in Business

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Being involved means showing up.

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL

Member of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in Mitchell and Head of the Building Committee.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS

Charter Member of the Mitchell Logan Knights of Columbus.

ONTARIO ELECTRICAL LEAGUE

Member of the Ontario Electrical League.

DOWNTOWN MITCHELL BIA

Associate Member of the Downtown Mitchell Business Improvement Area.

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