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The Village of Sundridge Council is made up of a Mayor and four Councillors, all elected at large. Council members rotate as the Deputy Mayor, to be able to step-in in case of the absence of the Mayor.
Council Members
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Mayor Lyle Hall |
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Lyle was born in the Burk's falls Hospital and spent his childhood growing up in Sundridge. Both his father, Vernon and mother, Barbara (Walker) had their parents relocate to Sundridge in the early 1900's. Many of his extended family still live, work and play in the Village area. Lyle's work career included tool and die and refrigeration mechanic apprenticeships , as well and a part time teaching job at Humber College. In 1986 he became one of the first employees at Honda of Canada Mfg. At HCM he spent 25 years in management and became a Certified Engineering Technician (C.E.T.) focused on the plant's quality control. His duties included coordinating production, new model start-ups, multi-departmental working groups and focus teams. He also spent years as a senior member of HCM's Health and Safety board, budget and environmental committees. He purchased a home in the Village and relocated back to Sundridge in 2010. He retired full time to Sundridge in 2012. Lyle currently devotes his time to his wife, Cathy, his four adopted children and two older boys. Lyle was appointed to Sundridge Council in October 2013 and subsequently elected Mayor in October 2014. “I feel it is my duty to preserve the heritage of the Sundridge community for the next generation, and I feel my experience combined with my unique perspective as both parent and retiree would allow me to achieve this goal, while supporting the ratepayers' interests.” Email: lyle@sundridge.ca Representative for the following committees: Almaguin Highlands Health Centre Committee Provincial Offences Act (POA) Partners Economic Development Committee |
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Councillor Barbara Belrose |
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Email: bbelrose@sundridge.ca Representative for the following committees: Sundridge Strong Joly Arena Committee Joint Building Committee Sundridge and District Medical Centre Board |
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Councillor Steven Hicks |
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Born and raised in Sundridge for twenty years; Steve returned to Sundridge eight years ago with his family out of a desire to live in a less complicated and more friendly community. Steve has twenty-five years of experience in workforce management, change management and expectation management and allows for that experience to assist him in navigating the roles, responsibilities and expectations that come with being part of municipal government. "I believe that being a part of municipal government is a position that; while difficult and challenging is also rewarding in a way that allows me to gain a broader understanding of the community. I hope to use that knowledge to create a new level of sustainability for Sundridge and the neighbouring municipalities for years to come." Email: shicks@sundridge.ca Representative for the following committees: Sundridge Strong Fire Department Board Sundridge and District Medical Centre Committee Sundridge Strong Recreation Committee |
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Councillor Shawn Jackson |
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Shawn is a proud member of the great community of Sundridge. A father, tradesman and former volunteer firefighter of the Sundridge Strong Fire Department. "I am passionate about living a happy, healthy and balanced lifestyle." Email: sjackson@sundridge.ca Representative for the following committees: High Rock Lookout Park Committee Sundridge Strong Recreation Committee Almaguin Recycling Initiative/Hazardous Waste Committee |
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Councillor Fraser Williamson |
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Rev. Fraser Williamson was born and raised on a dairy farm in Brampton. He moved to Sundridge in 2015 with his wife Rev. Sandra Jenkinson.
Before he felt the call to Ordained ministry in the United Church of Canada, Fraser was a telemarketing supervisor, and an auctioneer. Fraser is a past president of the Auctioneers Association of Ontario.
Upon his arrival in Sundridge Fraser has served the United Church congregation in Magnetawan and then was called to minister to the people at the United Churches in Golden Valley and Port Loring.
In his time in Sundridge Fraser has been very involved in all aspects of the community. He is the Team Lead of Near North Palliative Care Almaguin, he is involved with the Strong Agricultural Society Fall Fair, he is the Chair of the Sundridge-Strong Union Public Library, and is a volunteer columnist for the Almaguin News.
Fraser is also a school bus driver for Wilson Transportation and he calls bus driving his “hobby.”
Fraser was appointed to Council on June 30th 2021. Holding political office was a life-long dream of his and he is honoured to be serving the community that he loves.
Email: fwilliamson@sundridge.ca |
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