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2022 Municipal Election News

Local business owner, advocate seeks Ward 6 role in Oro-Medonte

Local business owner, advocate seeks Ward 6 role in Oro-Medonte

'My experiences in leadership, community engagement, and my passion would make me a strong voice and dedicated representative for Ward 6,' says Mikhaela Beerman
Orillia chamber hosting business summit with election candidates

Orillia chamber hosting business summit with election candidates

Event replaces previous traditional all-candidates meetings to take on more of a business focus, officials say
'Natural born leader' looks to win Oro-Medonte council seat

'Natural born leader' looks to win Oro-Medonte council seat

'I will always listen, I will always be inclusive, and I will always do what is best for our community,' says Zoe Rowe-Watson, who is seeking election in Ward 1
All-candidates meetings coming up in Ramara

All-candidates meetings coming up in Ramara

Five meetings scheduled ahead of Oct. 24 election
Keith Bell eyes deputy mayor post in Ramara Township

Keith Bell eyes deputy mayor post in Ramara Township

Candidate says reliable internet, road improvements and accessibility for an aging population are among several improvements he'd like to see in Ramara
Political newcomer with deep roots in area seeks Ward 5 seat

Political newcomer with deep roots in area seeks Ward 5 seat

Ryan McKnight, who works at OPP headquarters in Orillia, believes his background will help him as a councillor in Oro-Medonte Township
Mike Burkett seeking fourth term as mayor of Severn Township

Mike Burkett seeking fourth term as mayor of Severn Township

'I believe my experience along with my solid relationship with the county, province and surrounding townships will serve all residents well,' says Burkett
Marg Sharpe is taking a second run at mayor's job in Ramara

Marg Sharpe is taking a second run at mayor's job in Ramara

She vows to 'move our township forward to enhance the economic, social and environmental well-being of our communities and its residents'
Growth is coming; Severn candidate says 'we must get it right'

Growth is coming; Severn candidate says 'we must get it right'

Geraldine Taylor-Cook is running in Ward 2 in Severn Township, vowing to be 'open, honest and transparent' as a councillor
'Residents want to be heard,' says Oro-Medonte council candidate

'Residents want to be heard,' says Oro-Medonte council candidate

Lori Hutcheson vows to listen to community groups, to ensure balanced growth and fiscal responsibility while protecting community safety