Doug Thompson - Ottawa, Ontario
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Weathervane
N 45° 08.624 W 075° 36.668
18T E 451953 N 4999099
This plaque is in tribute to Doug Thompson, former mayor of Osgoode Township and Ottawa Councillor for Osgoode Ward. Cette plaque est en hommage à Doug Thompson, ancien maire du Canton d'Osgoode et conseiller de la Ville d'Ottawa du quartier Osgoode.
Waymark Code: WM11MEE
Location: Ontario, Canada
Date Posted: 11/12/2019
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member jhuoni
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Inscription on the plaque - Inscription sur la plaque:

Doug Thompson Pathway

This pathway is named in recognition of the extensive community service of

Doug Thompson

Doug Thompson was first elected to Osgoode Township Council, later serving as the Mayor of Osgoode Township and then as City of Ottawa Councillor for Osgoode Ward until his retirement in 2014.

During his 31 year in office, Doug provided assistance to countless residents, community associations, organizations and charities.

In 2011, funding became available to turn the abandoned rail line into a multi-use pathway. Doug demonstrated strong leadership, working with groups and individuals to come to a peaceful resolution. Thanks to his perseverance, the pathway was officially opened in June 2011.

Approve ed by Ottawa City Council
on September 9, 2015

Mayor Jim Watson
Councillor George Darouze
(Osgoode)
Councillor Michael QaQish
(Gloucester-South Nepean)

Sentier Doug Thompson

Ce sentier est nommé en reconnaissance des services communautaires exceptionnels rendus par

Doug Thompson.

Doug Thompson a été élu pour la première fois au Conseil du Canton d’Osgoode, pour ensuite occuper le poste de maire du Canton d’Osgoode, puis de conseiller du quartier d’Osgoode de la ville d’Ottawa, jusqu’à son depart à la retraite en 2014.

Pendant ses 31 années de service, M. Thompson a fourni une aide précieuse à d’innombrables résidents, associations communautaires, organismes et oeuvres de bienfaisance.

En 2011, du financement a été offert afin de transformer le chemin de fer abandonné en sentier polyvalent. Mr. Thompson a fait preuve d’un grand leadership en collaborant avec des groupes et les résidents pour résoudre harmonieusement les différends. Grâce à sa perséverance, le sentier a été inauguré en juin 2011.

Approuvé par le Conseil municipal d’Ottawa
le 9 septembre 2015
Maire Jim Watson
Conseiller George Darouze
(Osgoode)
Conseiller Michael QaQish
(Gloucester-Nepean Sud.
Website with more information on either the memorial or the person(s) it is dedicated to: [Web Link]

Location: Osgoode Main Street

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