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."
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