10/27/2026
Dear Friends,
This has been a long journey.
We are celebrating a victory because of you:
Your ideas,
Your hard work,
Your hopes,
Our dreams.
I am grateful and humbled by your extraordinary support.
I love our town and have a deep love for each of you.
To my Family -
Thank you to my mother. You are cherished.
And to my sisters, Elizabeth, Marsha, Eric, my uncle Bill, Jim and our extended family, thank you for always being here. I am so grateful to my sister Elizabeth for sharing her care and talent as CFO of the campaign. And of course, my father has a place in my heart on this special day.
To our Team -
Thank you to our Executive:
, our incredible Campaign Chair,
Michelle, our Volunteer Chair who was the heart and soul of our Team,
Cecilia, our exceptional Social Media Lead,
Nicole, our invaluable Sign Chair and
James for your super support as needed.
Thank you to Mary Jane, Gail, Kathie, Maggie, Heather, and Bob for your kind introduction to friends, neighbours, youth and seniors of our community. Mary Jane, thank you for hosting my birthday party, which is so appreciated.
To the Canvassers, Donors, and Sign Crew, you are the reason that we are celebrating.
Thank you Shashi, Karen, Donna, Silvia, Sharon, Jared, Michelle, Paul, Mike, Michael, Ida, Rob, Boniface, Catherine, Artan, Edith, Premila, James, Eric, Edie, Sonya, Deo, Terri, Therese, Margaret, Zach, Arianna, Will, Laura, James, Wendy, Asma, Geni, Zach, Craig and All.
Your immense effort made the difference and I will always remember.
My best wishes to Lewis and to all Candidates in the West Ward and Whitby for a hard-fought campaign.
Congratulations to Mayor Roy, West Ward Councillor Matt Cardwell and the newly elected Council.
I look forward to working closely with our Mayor and each member of the new Council to serve West Whitby and our Community with hope.
To Our Community:
From meetings at the doors, I believe you have asked us to address, affordability and financial security, business growth and economic vitality, healthcare and the new hospital, safety and the well-being of youth, seniors, the most vulnerable, and All in Whitby.
Together with you, may we work in unity and inclusivity for hope.
With my prayers and heartfelt thanks,
Deidre Newman
Regional Councillor Elect West Whitby
