plan, those partnerships will really set us on the right foot to increase our revenues, and in turn we can give more back to our community.” The township’s five-year vision focuses on sustainable growth. “I think when we’re done [with the term], we’ll have set this township up so that there will be nothing for them to invest in other than human beings and well-being for the next 20 years,” states Deschamps.“We’re not here for money.We’re here to make sure that we deliver for the residents of our township, it just takes time. It’s not going to happen overnight.” Priorities include completing the Edwardsburgh Cardinal Land Bank acquisition, maintaining tax stability despite rising infrastructure investments, and enhancing quality-of-life amenities. “Our councils made $25 million in investments over the last three years, and we’ve been able to take revenue back out of that because of those investments,” Deschamps adds. “While other municipalities are facing large increases, we’re able to keep ours at around 3 percent, and still continue to do massive amounts of work.” With its collaborative governance model and strategic investments, Edwardsburgh Cardinal is building a foundation for long-term regional leadership. A TOWNSHIP READY FOR TOMORROW Edwardsburgh Cardinal stands at an inflection point, combining business-friendly governance with strategic infrastructure investments and communityfocused development. From establishing Canada’s largest battery storage facility to expanding the Port of Johnstown’s operations, the township has demonstrated its capacity to execute transformative projects while maintaining fiscal responsibility. The Mayor’s vision captures this momentum, “we 104 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 06, ISSUE 06
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