Elect Jason Doucette in 2025

Thank you for stopping by. I am excited for the opportunity to run for the Parkland County Division 2 office in 2025. If you’re here then you are as concerned as I am for having dependable representation in our County. If elected I will utilize my experience in municipal governance to provide trustworthy, knowledgeable, and resident focused representation. I will search out and support opportunities to improve services and reduce costs. I will support the quality lifestyle opportunities, that living in the County offers. My skills and training in customer service will ensure timely and helpful feedback for resident thoughts and concerns.

The highlights of my platform are listed below:

Council

Resident focused representation utilizing a fiscally responsible position;

Provide balance and accountability in council’s decision-making process.

Review budgets and services to ensure residents are getting the best value for their annual property tax payments;

Work collaboratively with other municipalities to find cost savings and opportunity;

Work towards improving essential services such as Solid Waste/ Recycling/Composting and Road Maintenance.

Quality of Life

Support protections for property owners to deter encroachment from adjacent development;

Support the protections of municipal reserves and greenspace;

Support for community halls and recreational opportunities within the county;

Support choices to promote healthy communities (i.e. Access to greenspace);

Explore opportunities for the addition of bus service to and from hamlets and villages.

Business

Promote and support sustainable growth within the Acheson Business District to ensure the long-term viability of the area;

Support local business and entrepreneurs.

Environment

Support the protection of lakes, rivers, and other sensitive landscape features (i.e. Chickakoo Hills) within the County.

Agriculture

Work to create protections for existing agricultural lands;

Provide supports to encourage viable long term agricultural business in the County.

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Experience

Solid Waste/Recycling Planning Consultant (Current) - Providing solutions for municipal clients to improve solid waste and recycling services in an efficient, environmentally responsible, and cost effective manner;

Parkland County Solid Waste and Recycling Coordinator (2009-2022) -Municipal experience in Solid Waste, Roads, water and wastewater, and facility maintenance. Project design and construction for the Parkland County Waste Transfer Station PCTS.;

ICC Inter-Community Collaboration on Waste and Recycling - Spruce Grove, Stony Plain, and Parkland County;

Environmental Professional (EP) status, ECO Canada;

Alberta Competitive Fly Fishing - President and Founder;

Representative for Team Canada at 2009 and 2012 Commonwealth Fly Fishing Championships

STAR Customer Service Award - Excellence in Customer Service;

EOC / Incident Command Training

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