Whitby Town Council

The Whitby Town Council is the governing body of the town of Whitby, Ontario, Canada, a lower-tier municipality within the Regional Municipality of Durham. It consists of a Mayor; four local Ward Councillors, each of whom represents a particular ward; and four Regional Councillors who, like the Mayor, are elected at-large in a double direct election to also represent the Town on Durham Regional Council.

Under provincial legislation,[1] municipal elections are held every four years, with the most recent one having occurred on October 22, 2018.

Responsibilities of Council

As set out in the Ontario Municipal Act, the Town Council is responsible for

  • Representing the public and considering the well-being and interests of the municipality;
  • Developing and evaluating the policies and programs of the municipality;
  • Determining which services the town provides;
  • Ensuring that administrative practices and procedures are in place to implement the decisions of Council;
  • Ensuring the accountability and transparency of the operations of the municipality, including the activities of senior management;
  • Maintaining the financial integrity of the municipality;
  • Carrying out the duties of Council under provincial law.[2]

Generally speaking, the Members of Council are responsible for setting the policy direction for the town; authorizing revenues (taxes and fees) and expenditures by the Town to provide residents with services that meet their needs and expectations; and reviewing and approving land use and development issues.[3]

Members of Council

Town Council 2018-2022

The 2018 municipal election was held on October 22, 2018.

Map of Whitby's four wards
OfficeMember
MayorDon Mitchell
Regional CouncillorElizabeth Roy
Regional CouncillorChris Leahy
Regional CouncillorSteve Yamada
Regional CouncillorRhonda Mulcahy
Councillor, North Ward 1Steve Lee
Councillor, West Ward 2Deidre Newman
Councillor, Central Ward 3JoAnne Alexander
Councillor, East Ward 4Maleeha Shahid

Town Council 2014-2018

The 2014 municipal election was held on October 27, 2014.

OfficeMemberNotes
MayorDon Mitchell
Regional CouncillorElizabeth Roy
Regional CouncillorLorne CoeResigned in 2016 to run provincially
Derek GleedAppointed by Council in 2016 to fill the vacancy created by Lorne Coe's resignation
Regional CouncillorJoe Drumm
Councillor, North Ward 1Derek Gleed
Rhonda MulcahyWinner of 2016 Municipal By-Election
Councillor, West Ward 2Chris Leahy
Councillor, Central Ward 3Michael Gerald Emm
Councillor, East Ward 4Steve Yamada

Town Council 2010-2014

The 2010 municipal election was held on October 25, 2010.

OfficeMember
MayorPat Perkins
Regional CouncillorDon Mitchell
Regional CouncillorLorne Coe
Regional CouncillorJoe Drumm
Councillor, North WardTracy Hanson
Councillor, West WardElizabeth Roy
Councillor, Centre WardMichael Gerald Emm
Councillor, East WardKen Montague

References
  1. Municipal Elections Act, 1996, S.O. 1996, c. 32
  2. Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c. 25, s. 224
  3. Mayor and Council - Town of Whitby
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