Known as 鈥淕ord鈥� or 鈥淧aulley鈥� to many since moving to Carlyle in 1986 as a financial advisor with CIBC, Gordon Paulley, a candidate for council in the Town of Carlyle, revealed that, if elected, this would be his first time on council or in any type of politics.
His experiences in the financial world, as secretary of the Carlyle Golf Club and president of the Lions Club (2021 will be his fourth non-consecutive term) have prepared him for enjoying retirement and being able to give time to a council position.
Paulley explained that he enjoys being a part of a group of people who serve the area for the greater good and long-term success. Joining council and being a part of the current great team would be an extension of the service work he has always been a part of in the town of Carlyle.
鈥淧R is what I want to do. I want to promote this town and connect with people in Carlyle and the surrounding area. We are a hub here and this is an amazing town,鈥� Paulley shared. 鈥淥ur administrators, councils and town staff overall have been excellent.鈥�
Paulley explained how the planning and execution, as compared to other small communities, has been incredible. From things like having our streets swept regularly and financial statements showing the town is in good shape to the huge things like having 鈥渢he best water in the world,鈥� Paulley said 鈥渢his is a great part of the province to live.鈥�
鈥淥ne thing I do want to comment on is that I checked my taxes just before I came to this interview and they have increased $26 in the last 3 years,鈥� Paulley shared excitedly.
He explained that he has no personal agenda. Paulley plans to be the public relations person, communicating and collaborating to bring about the best for everyone in Carlyle
