2022 Municipal Election News

'My commitment to this community, that I cherish, is part of my DNA,' says mayoral hopeful at campaign kick-off event

'I want to make sure that the ward is well represented, and represented by a person that will listen to them and talk to them,' said Ward 2 candidate Ian Gordon

'(As) a councillor, I can still be a contributing member and still be able to serve, but I don't have to take as much time commitment away from my children,' says Lund

Pat Reid vows 'common sense' approach, calls for better roads and sidewalks, responsible spending and improved communication

'It's time for a fresh face and a new leadership,' said Coun. Randy Greenlaw, who hopes to thwart Harry Hughes' attempts to win a fifth straight term

'I think my biggest hope for the next four years, would be ... really ensuring that Orillia isn't just sustainable, but it's thriving,' said Durnford

'Orillia has given me so much opportunity, and I love the city. I'm running to give back to the city what the city has given me,' says council candidate Zak Gariba

'It was a very hard decision. I didn't take this lightly, but I think there's lots of great other candidates out there, and that made it much easier for me to step aside'

'We can’t be spending all this money on legacy projects,' says Ward 2 candidate, who believes city needs 'to focus on the basics again'

'I’m somebody who can steer the ship in the right direction,' vows mayoral candidate