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    Chairs and Vice Chairs representing communities across Simcoe County confirmed

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    Midhurst/June 4, 2025 – Leadership of Committees and Boards representing County Council has been officially confirmed including representatives from across Simcoe County. These positions will be held until the next Municipal Election in fall 2026.

    County Council has created several committees and boards that include both Council members and some community members who are able to bring varied perspectives and expertise. Committees and boards play an important role in Council’s decisions by carefully reviewing proposed policies, research, and making recommendations to Committee of the Whole.

    Of note, the Lake Simcoe Regional Airport Board Chair and Vice-Chair positions were confirmed, helping lead an important strategic investment and growth strategy to support our area economy.

    2025-2026 Committee and Board Chairs and Vice-Chairs:

    Affordable Housing Advisory Committee (AHA)
    confirmed June 3, 2025

    •       Chair: Councillor Keith Bell (Deputy Mayor, Ramara)

    •       Vice-Chair: Councillor Stephanie MacLellan (Deputy Mayor, New Tecumseth)

    Lake Simcoe Regional Airport (LSRA)
    confirmed May 23, 2025

    •       Chair: Councillor Richard Norcross (Mayor, New Tecumseth)

    •       Vice-Chair: Councillor Lynn Dollin (Mayor, Innisfil)

    Grant Program Task Force
    confirmed March 18, 2025

    •       Chair: Councillor Michael Smith (Deputy Mayor, Essa)

    •       Vice-Chair: Councillor David Evans (Mayor, Tiny)

    Accessibility Advisory Committee (AAC)
    confirmed January 21, 2025

    •       Chair: Member Doug Mein

    •       Vice-Chair: Member Lisa Cohen

    Economic Development Sub-Committee (EDS)
    confirmed January 14, 2025

    •       Chair: Councillor Kenneth Fowler (Deputy Mayor, Innisfil)

    •       Vice-Chair: Councillor Yvonne Hamlin (Mayor, Collingwood)

    Simcoe County Housing Corporation (SCHC) Board
    confirmed November 2024

    •       Chair: Councillor Doug Measures (Mayor, Clearview)

    •       Vice-Chair: Councillor Brian Smith (Mayor, Wasaga Beach)

    The following committees will elect their respective Chairs and Vice-Chairs at their next meeting: Agricultural Liaison Committee, Bursary Committee, and Planning Advisory Committee.

    A list of all current Council members, including roles on boards and committees, can be found here. Election of the Chair and Vice-Chair positions for committees and boards typically occur at the first meeting at the start of a new term of Council and at the first meeting in the third year of the term.

    Council and Committee meetings will be live streamed to the County of Simcoe’s YouTube channel. Questions about the live stream or meetings should be directed to [email protected]

    About the County of Simcoe

    County of Simcoe is composed of 16 member municipalities and provides crucial public services to County residents in addition to providing paramedic and social services to the separated cities of Barrie and Orillia. Visit our website at simcoe.ca

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