Moving Forward

Open, honest and timely communication with the residents of Ward 3
Keep property taxes low while maintaining the services Ward 3 residents require
Maintain the rural nature of Ward 3 while preserving our farmland and work to preserve the historic and village nature of Bond Head
Concentrate planned growth in and around the Bradford urban centre with the aim of integrating affordable housing
Continue development of industrial lands to create local employment and reduce residential tax burden
Maintain our roads, complete projects in a timely manner and reduce traffic congestion

Ben Verkaik

Life long resident of Bradford West Gwillimbury
Current resident of Ward 3 (Line 4) for the past 18 years and raised in the Holland Marsh
Current industry member of the Bradford West Gwillimbury Economic Development Advisory Committee
Honours graduate of Bradford District High School and earned a Bachelor of Applied Science degree, Chemical Engineering, at the University of Waterloo
Licensed Professional Engineer with over 35 years experience in manufacturing leadership
9 years serving on church council at Springdale CRC and currently attending Sovereign Grace Church (5th Sideroad and Canal Road)
7 years Board of Directors at King Christian School - currently serving as Treasurer
Recently appointed to the Board of Directors for WOW-Living, a local organization committed to affordable housing and helping those in need
Volunteer at Out of the Cold Café - daytime shelter in downtown Bradford
Volunteer at the Bradford Helping Hand Food Bank
Building Committee Chair 2011 to 2017 for the new King Christian School
3 time volunteer with World Renew Disaster Response Services rebuilding homes damaged by tornados and floods