A 45-year resident of Oshawa, Roger has spent the past 22 years as a Ward 3 resident.
In 2010, Roger successfully ran for Oshawa City Council, winning overwhelmingly in an 18-person, city-wide race.
Serving until 2014, he quickly earned a reputation as a fiscal hawk who consistently evaluated whether city initiatives aligned with the core services residents expected and deserved.
During his term, Roger served as Chair of the Corporate Services Committee, Vice Chair of the Finance Committee, and as council's representative on the Oshawa Public Library Board.
He chose not to run again in 2014, opting instead to spend more time with his family which, at the time, included five young grandchildren.
His impactful tenure did not go unnoticed. In 2014, Oshawa This Week reported: "In 2010, Coun. Bouma received more votes than any other local councillor, with more than 12,000 voters supporting him. In his time on council, he was known for keeping his eye firmly on the budget."
If you're a resident of Ward 3, here's an easy way to speak up and share your priorities with me.
My team and I have been working our way through every Ward 3 neighbourhood. If we haven't met you yet, we're on the way!
Just in case we miss you at home, please take a moment to pledge your vote now.
Your pledge ensures that we can send you a friendly reminder about when and where you'll vote – either online or in-person – at one of several advance voting locations starting Tuesday, October 13 or on Election Day, Monday, October 26 (from 10:00am to 8:00pm).
A modest donation of $10, $25, $35, $50, or any amount up the individual maximum of $1,200, will ensure our team has the tools needed for success on Election Day.
If you prefer to donate via Interac e-transfer, you may send your funds to roger|at|electroger.ca. To ensure you receive an accurate receipt, please be sure to include these key details in your transfer's memo field: Your full name, home address, email, and phone number (auto-deposit enabled; no password required).