Alderman defends St. Thomas visionaries
BUSINESS & COMMUNITY Politics
Gord Campbell leaves politics after nearly 30 years
Retiring St. Thomas alderman Gord Campbell pus. Campbell was amazed in particular by the bristles at allegations that the City of St. Thomas creative thinking shown by Maurice Beaudry in has never had a common vision. That challenge, St. Thomas economic development. He was also as well as an accusation of corruption, was issued amused to remember one of his own contribuby another alderman seeking re-election in Oc- tions to the discussion. Campbell was convinced tober. While the accusing alderman later apolo- the old St. Joseph’s High School had to go, if for gized, Campbell was not ready to let this go on no other reason than to better showcase the archiNovember 17, the day after his last council meet- tecture of Holy Angels’ Church on Talbot Street. ing. He laughed when he recalled saying, “If you need “I’ve been privileged to somebody to kick out the first work with some of the greatbrick, I’m your man.” ...you’re there est people on council,” CampCampbell is leaving municipal bell said. “And I served with politics after serving for almost to serve a bigger people who had vision.” 30 years as alderman. He was purpose... His favourite example is first elected in 1981 for the term from the mid- to late-90s starting in 1982, was defeated when he met with people like for one term in 2003 and came Maurice Beaudry, Doug Tarback in 2006 to serve from then ry, Ken Couchman and Michael O’Dea in brain- until 2014. The incoming council is made up of storming sessions that led to what is now the Doug an experienced mayor, one experienced alderman Tarry Complex and the combined Fanshawe Col- and six new faces. Campbell thinks the greatest lege and St. Joseph’s Catholic High School cam- lesson for this council is to try to work together.
Retiring St. Thomas alderman Gord Campbell “Go in without an agenda. Don’t go in to represent yourself or your friends. You’re there to serve a bigger purpose.” He would like to see a return to the older committee system, where issues were thoroughly hammered out in committees before coming to the council chambers. “There were always tough battles … But we walked out of the meeting as friends.” Campbell said November 17, his last council meeting, was also his wife Marlene’s birthday. The best present for her was the stopping of the endless telephone calls from people needing to speak to Alderman Gord Campbell. He was happy to serve, but it was time to move on.
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