Brian Ostrander is seeking re-election as mayor of Brighton, saying there is still work to be completed on several major infrastructure projects already underway in the municipality. He says his experience in office gives him a reason to seek another term.
Ostrander says he wants to see those projects through to completion while also moving forward with projects still in the planning stages. He points to a new emergency services base and a substation as examples of work he believes needs to continue.
Priorities
Looking ahead, Ostrander says community safety and recreation are among his priorities. He wants to advance plans for a new emergency services base while also beginning the fundraising process for a multi-use recreational facility that could eventually include aquatics.
Ostrander says the cost of a new recreation facility cannot simply be placed on taxpayers, which is why he wants to involve service clubs and community organizations in fundraising. He also points to Brighton’s land banking program and the need to provide affordable and attainable housing for different age groups.
What Sets Him Apart
As the incumbent, Ostrander says his experience with Brighton’s municipal projects gives him an understanding of what is already underway and what still needs to be done. He says his approach is focused on working with council and ensuring members have an opportunity to contribute to decisions.
Ostrander says he makes a point of allowing council members to have their say while keeping meetings focused on making decisions. He also says the past term involved planning and getting projects moving, while the current term has focused on getting construction underway.
Why Brighton?
Ostrander’s closing message focuses on the work he says Brighton needs to do to maintain and improve its infrastructure as the community grows. He says the municipality has aging infrastructure that needs to be addressed before major failures occur.
Ostrander says he understands that construction can have an impact on residents and businesses, but believes the work is necessary to address Brighton’s aging infrastructure. He says he looks forward to continuing to work for the community into the future.
