Dale Scott
Dr. Dale Scott is running for Central Manitoulin council as a Ward 2 representative in the upcoming municipal election.
Although Dr. Scott grew up in southern Ontario in Tillsonburg and Woodstock, he has called Manitoulin and Central Manitoulin his home for almost 40 years.
“I moved here in ’76 to work with Dr. Tipper,” said Dr. Scott. “After 39 years, I’ve just started to be semi retired—I wanted to take time to enjoy my grandchildren.”
Dr. Scott and his wife Holly raised their four daughters in Mindemoya and have a lot of pride in their community.
“I always knew that if I wanted to be on council I needed to ensure I had the time to properly devote to it,” said Dr. Scott. “I know council is a lot of hard work and I decided to run because I have the time and I am ready to roll up my sleeves. I’ve always had a heart felt desire to make a difference—I want to step up and use this opportunity to make a difference in our community.”
“I’ve been a (Central Manitoulin) Lion for the last 10 years, and I served on the arena advisory board for four years,” said Dr. Scott of his volunteer experience. “I have also been part of the charity bike rides for the hospital for 15 years, Tour de Meldrum.”
Dr. Scott shared that he feels his experience on the College of Veterinarians of Ontario and Ontario Veterinary Medical Association (of which he was the president two years ago) would serve him well on Central Manitoulin council.
Dr. Scott also brings to the council table 40 years of business experience, running his practice Scott Veterinary Services.
“You can’t have a successful business if you don’t look at your bottom line,” said Dr. Scott. “I think that is true of council as well. If I am elected, I will ensure I give people a voice and look carefully at each issue as it comes up, trying to handle each one in the best interest of the community.”
“I know how to do the job (of councillor) and I am a hard worker,” continued Dr. Scott. “I will make wise decisions to put the needs of the community first while continuing to help the municipality grow.”
