Angela Pollak
Candidate For Sabine
- 519-571-4584
- vote@angelapollak.ca
- angelapollak.ca
About
I care deeply about the future of our community. My background in community building, research, grant writing, and accessibility advocacy has shown me how much can be accomplished when people work together with a clear purpose. I believe in practical solutions, data driven decision-making, and making sure residents feel heard and respected. I’m running for Councillor in Sabine Ward because I want to help create more opportunities, strengthen our community, and build a South Algonquin where people of all ages can put down roots and thrive.
Why I'm Running
We have been sold a vision of the future for South Algonquin that requires us to continually “do more with less”.
- Eighty percent of our people survive on government transfer income
- Almost 60% of our seniors miss medical appointments because they don’t have reliable, affordable transportation
- DNSSAB confirms we need 200+ housing units
- Taxes are going up, while at the same time admin costs are soaring and user fees are increasing
I worry about how far this can go before we can’t afford to live here in our own homes. Before our modest needs exceed our capacity entirely. Does it worry you too?
For the last eight years, I have been working diligently as a private citizen to bring more resources into South Algonquin, with a tally that exceeds $2 million dollars so far. I’ve delivered almost 1700 books to children in our community through the Dolly Parton Imagination Library over the last five years. Our community has new trails, a new accessible playground, new landscaping, new equipment and new tourism infrastructure that builds community, strengthens the economy, retains jobs and enhances recreation. My team and I didn’t wait for permission to believe we can do better. We just did better.
I’m already doing the job, and will continue to do this regardless of whether I win or not. But just imagine for a minute how much more I can do for you with a seat at the table…
Key Priorities
Housing & Growth
Support more housing options, attract new residents, and grow the tax base responsibly.
Transportation & Connectivity
Improve local transportation options and help residents stay connected to services, jobs, and one another.
Opportunity
Create more opportunities for young people, families, businesses, and community organizations to thrive.
Accessibility
Improve accessibility across services and infrastructure so every resident can access what they need when they need it.
Communication
We need clearer communication, practical decision-making, and a council that listens to residents.
Experience & Community Involvment
- Co-owner and operator of Four Corners Algonquin and Wild Company in Whitney.
- Degrees in Communication from the University of Waterloo and Library Science from Western University, plus PhD research focused on information behaviour and rural South Algonquin.
- Founder and co-editor of One Fine Day, with six issues published.
- Initiated the South Algonquin Business Alliance on a housing feasibility study.
- Secured a $25,000 grant toward a resident and tourist transportation solution.
- Helped bring approximately $2 million in accessibility grants to South Algonquin businesses.
- Wrote the grant that funded the Whitney accessible playground, dedicated in 2026.
- Helped rehabilitate more than 50 km of trails, including the Old Rail Trail.
- Created the South Algonquin Flickr Visual Asset Library, with more than 3,000 freely available local images.
- Helped establish the South Algonquin Dark Sky Preserve.
- Published in Municipal World magazine.
- Long-time advocate for accessibility and better municipal policy.
- Currently chairs Ontario’s David C. Onley Award for Leadership in Accessibility committee.
- Received the King Charles III Coronation Medal in 2025 for her accessibility work.
- Delivered 1700 books to children in South Algonquin through the Dolly Parton Imagination Library over 5 years
Where I Stand
“Doing more with less” is not a long-term plan. Council should be actively building toward a stronger future by pursuing opportunities, investment, and resources for our community.
A Balanced, Growing Tax Base
Attract new residents and industry, strengthen our tax base, and help reverse long-term decline.
Housing That Meets Our Needs
Support affordable, appropriately sized housing that reflects the needs of our communities.
Pathways Home for Our Children
Create the housing, jobs, and opportunities that make it possible for young people to build a future here.
Better Transportation Options
Develop practical first-mile and last-mile transportation solutions that connect people with jobs, services, and opportunities.