Stephen Bach

Sep 25, 2014

Councillor

Stephen Bach – People love living here

Stephen Bach purchased his property near Perth Road in 1990. In 2007 he built his home after having used the property seasonally. He works as a realtor with the Sutton Group and his wife is a retired minister.

Stephen Bach has over 35 years experience of owning and operating businesses to bring to council.

“I have always been interested in politics,” he said. When I became aware that both of the Loughborough councilors were running for mayor, I began thinking about running. After much consideration I decided to enter my name in March. Since then I have been attending council meetings to see how council operates, and I have been canvassing as well,” he said.

He said that one big thing he has found in talking to people is that they wouldn’t live anywhere else.

“They love it here - and why not? We have the lakes, the landscape, the people, everything,” he said.

He has heard some contradictory things from constituents: “Nobody wants their taxes to go up. However, some people want salt and sand supplied for their lanes. There are 440 kilometres of private lanes in South Frontenac. I live on a private lane and understand the problem; I think that it might be possible for the township to consider having sand and salt available for free pick-up,” he said.

He said that from what he's observed, the township seems to be fairly well managed, but he is concerned that policing costs are going to be a major issue for the new council as a result of changes coming from the province.

He also said he has not looked closely at relations between South Frontenac and Frontenac County. “I think it would be more usual for a second-term councillor to sit on county council, but we are in an unusual position this time around. We will have three returning council members this time around, at most.” If he is elected and the necessity arises for him to step into a role at the County he would be prepared to do so.