Jim Kotowich

Candidate for Councillor

Experience · Integrity · Community

10 Years on Council
Community Volunteer
Long-Time Cottage Owner
Jim Kotowich at the Dunnottar shoreline

A little about me

Dunnottar isn't just where I spend my summers. It's a place I've loved since I was a boy, and a community I've been proud to serve for the past ten years. Some of my happiest memories are summers here at the lake, and when I had the chance to buy a cottage of my own, there was only one place I wanted to be.

After a career spent building and running my own business, I learned what it takes to make careful decisions, listen to people, and follow through. Giving back has always been part of who I am, from lending a hand at our Canada Day parade in Ponemah and Family Day in Whytewold Park, to volunteering with Agape Table and the food banks that serve our communities.

Why am I running again?

“One simple reason: I care about this place and the people in it. I want to keep Dunnottar the quiet, welcoming community we all love, and to keep working to protect what makes it special.”

My Dunnottar Story

The Dunnottar lakeshore

  1. Summers at the lake

    Some of my earliest and happiest memories are family summers here in Dunnottar.

  2. A cottage of my own

    When I had the chance to buy a place of my own, there was only one place I wanted to be.

  3. Elected to Council

    I was honoured to be chosen to serve the community that has given me so much.

  4. Ten years of service

    A decade of steady, careful work on behalf of Dunnottar's residents and cottagers.

  5. Seeking re-election in 2026

    Ready to keep listening, and to keep protecting what makes this community special.

What I Stand For

Experience That Counts

Ten years of dedicated service, helping shape the future of Dunnottar.

Community First

Giving back has always mattered to me, from volunteering to lending a neighbour a hand whenever I can.

A Voice for Residents and Cottagers

Here year-round or every summer, your voice matters in Dunnottar.

Careful, Responsible Decisions

Asking the right questions and doing the homework before the Village takes on major commitments.

Listening. Learning. Serving.

Open, approachable, and committed to hearing what matters most to residents.

What I'll Keep Working On

The Dunnottar shoreline and pier

Where I Stand: The Hydrogen Plant

Many residents have asked where I stand on the proposed hydrogen plant.

After listening to community members and reviewing the information available, I do not support moving forward with the project as it has been proposed.

I believe Council's responsibility is to protect Dunnottar's long-term environmental health, preserve the character of our community, and ensure that major developments clearly demonstrate lasting benefits while minimizing risk to residents.

I support responsible growth, but it must be transparent, financially sound, and have the confidence of the community. My priority is making decisions that are in the best interests of Dunnottar, both today and for future generations.

Voting Info

Both the advance poll and election day take place at the Matlock Rec Club:

Advance Poll
Saturday, July 11, 2026
8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Election Day
Friday, July 24, 2026
8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where to Vote
Matlock Rec Club
77 Matlock Road, Matlock
Get directions

Away from the lake on election day? Seasonal property owners can ask about voting by sealed envelope. Contact the Village of Dunnottar Senior Election Official at 204-407-0225 or ysundseth.vod.seo@gmail.com.

Get in Touch

Questions, concerns, or ideas for Dunnottar? I'd love to hear from you.

Call or Text
(204) 771-0333
Call·Text
Email
jimkotowich@gmail.com
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Serving Dunnottar has been an honour.
I'd be grateful for your support on
Friday, July 24, 2026.