Experience you can trust.
George Watson
for council in Collingwood
Experience That Gets Things Done
Collingwood is at an important crossroads. Growth is happening, major decisions are being made, and the choices Council makes today will shape our community for years to come. I’m running for Council because I believe Collingwood needs experienced, practical leadership — leadership that listens to residents, spends tax dollars responsibly and, most importantly, gets things done.
I bring 15 years of experience as an elected municipal councillor in Wasaga Beach. During that time, I chaired the Public Works and Community Services Committee and helped deliver major projects, including a new twin-pad arena and library — both completed on time and on budget. I also spent years advocating for a new high school and supported initiatives that strengthened the municipality’s financial position without simply putting more pressure on property taxpayers.
But municipal government is about more than building projects. It’s about making sound decisions about growth, development, infrastructure, the environment and the future of the community. My experience as Chair of the Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority and on the Simcoe County Planning Advisory Committee has given me a regional perspective on many of the issues facing Collingwood today.
I’m not running to learn how municipal government works. I’m running because I know how to make it work. I’ll bring experience, fiscal discipline and an independent voice to Council — and I’ll work to make sure Collingwood remains a great place to live, work, raise a family and build a future.
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RECENT NEWS & UPDATES
George joined approximately 40 students from St. Noel Chabanel Catholic Elementary school in Wasaga Beach along with Sarah Campbell, an Aquatic Biologist from the Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority, in a ” hands on” planting and educational session.
Congratulations to Beach Babes Beauty Bar on its grand opening! Mayor Nina Bifolchi and members of council were on hand for the occasion.
Beach Builders Home Hardware donates $35,000 to twin-pad arena and library project.
Robert and Sandy Litz donate $10,000 to the twin-pad arena and library fundraising campaign.
As a sign of support for the people of Ukraine, members of council raised the Ukrainian flag at town hall.
The Patterson family makes twin-pad arena and library donation in memory of former mayor of Wasaga Beach, Cal Patterson.
The Rotary Club of Wasaga Beach Paul Harris Award Winner, Reverend Wendy Moore
Wasaga Beach Corvette Club Spring Fling Event
The Rotary Club of Wasaga Beach Paul Harris Award Winner Craig Williams, Wasaga Beach’s Deputy Fire Chief
Official Tour of Wasaga Beach’s Playtime Casino
The Weiss Family with strong ties to the community has given $15,000 to the twin-pad arena and library project.
Congratulations to Steve and Donna Langman of Wasaga Beach Adventure Park. Happy 30th Anniversary!
Congratulations To Our New MPP, Brian Saunderson
George Watson At Customer Appreciation Day At Beach Builders Home Hardware
St John Ambulance Week
Rotary Foundation International Dedicated To Doing Good Together
I am so proud of our Wasaga Beach Rotary Club and their generous donation to our new Twin-Pad Arena and Library.
George Watson and Bev Fowler at the Farmers Market on July 5th 2022
The Wasaga Beach Garden Club’s 25th Anniversary
George Watson and Patrice at the Wasaga Cruisers Car Show
Live Entertainment At The Library Summer Kick Off Party
George Watson at The Collingwood Pride Parade July 2022
George at the Opening Ceremony of the Wasaga Beach Farmers Market
Council attended the re-opening of Glendale Park
Wasaga Adventure Park Facade Improvement Grant Awarded
George cleaning up the beach with the Rotary Club of Wasaga Beach and Georgian Bay Forever
New Wasaga Sign At The Beach 1
George Watson with Collingwood Town Councillor Steve Berman At The First Annual Pride Parade
George awarding the Best in Show trophy at the F-150 Truck Festival to the gentleman on the left of the picture
George and Sylvia at Metamorphosis Centre For Change 1 Year Anniversary
George Watson with Deputy Mayor of Collingwood Marian McLeod At The First Annual Pride Parade
George at the second beach clean up with the team from Georgian Bay Forever
Volunteers BBQ PC Simcoe Grey Riding Association with MPP Brian Saunderson
George Watson with Mayor of Collingwood Keith Hull At The First Annual Pride Parade
Historical Archives New Location in Wasaga Beach
Volunteers BBQ PC Simcoe Grey Riding Association with MPP Brian Saunderson
Annual Association of Muncipalities of Ontario Conference in Ottawa With Members of Wasaga Beach Town Council In Attendance
Cleaning up the beachfront
Annual Association of Muncipalities of Ontario Conference in Ottawa With Members of Wasaga Beach Town Council In Attendance
Simcoe County Cycling Loop Trail
General Richard Rohmer and George Watson At CARP Meeting
George’s First Campaign Picture in 1973
George Watson and the Wasaga Beach Wintario Committee
George Watson As A Boy in Wasaga Beach
12th Annual Trees Canada Planting Day Sponsored By Beach Builders Home Hardware
Mad River Golf Classic Fundraiser
Booster Juice Grand Opening
George and his wife, Patrish, at the Hospice Georgian Triangle 2022 Gala
Craig Williams New Fire Chief in Wasaga Beach
Every Child Matters Chainsaw Carving
Progressive Conservative Conference
Premier Ford visited our Simcoe Grey table with Simcoe Grey MPP Brian Saunderson. Our municipality and riding are well served by these gentlemen.
George Talks With the Minister of Natural Resources
Had the pleasure of speaking with MPP Graydon Smith, the Minister of Natural Resources. With this Ministry being the largest land owner in Wasaga Beach, it is essential to keep the dialogue and lanes of communication open.
Progressive Conservative Conference
Attending the PC convention as President of the Simcoe Grey PC Riding Association. Here is our MPP Brian Saunderson congratulating Brook Dyson on his Trillium Award for Data Management from the Provincial election campaign. I was pleased to speak with Premier Ford again and promote the unique needs of our community.