The Town of Orangeville Council consists of seven members, including the Mayor, Deputy Mayor and five Councillors.
Council meetings
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Meet Town Council
Get to know the members of Council.
Mayor Sandy Brown |
Contact the MayorYou can contact Mayor Brown by email or give him a call at 519-941-0440 ext. 2240. About the MayorMayor Brown's philosophy is to put in more than you take out. He has over 40 years of experience in manufacturing, general management and sales and marketing management. He is a semi-retired realtor with RE/MAX – and owns and is developing residential rental properties. He is also developing a self storage facility in the Orangeville area with partners. Mayor Brown is a sports enthusiast and enjoys cycling and hiking in his spare time. Mayor Brown brings to the Office of the Mayor integrity, honesty, collaboration, transparency and especially respect for the hard-earned dollar of the taxpayer. He looks forward to working collaboratively with Town Staff, Town Council and County Council to facilitate positive changes to make the lives of the citizens of Orangeville and Dufferin County better. Committee involvementMayor Brown's involvement includes roles as:
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Deputy Mayor Andy Macintosh |
Contact the Deputy MayorYou can contact Deputy Mayor Andy Macintosh by email or give him a call at 519-942-8663. About Deputy MacintoshDeputy Mayor Andy Macintosh worked for Orangeville Fire for 30 years having worked his way up to the position of Deputy Chief and then Fire Chief – a position he held for 16 years until his retirement.
During his time with the fire service, Andy was the recipient of the:
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Councillor Joe Andrews |
Contact Councillor AndrewsYou can contact Councillor Andrews by email or give him a call at 519-215-9426. About Councillor AndrewsMany in this community will recognize Joe Andrews for his long-time involvement as part of Orangeville's First Night, Canada Day and other town celebrations. He is a Paul Harris – Rotary International recipient, an Honorary Kinsmen for his extensive work for Cystic Fibrosis, a minor sports coach, and lastly you may remember him for his successful Saturday morning radio show years ago on DC 103.5 FM in Orangeville. Councillor Andrews holds a Master's and a Bachelor's Degree in Business and Corporate Communications, a Certificate in Academic Leadership Training, as well as an Advanced College Diploma in Radio Broadcasting. Joe Andrews is an experienced senior level leader in both the public and private sector including the ownership and operation of small business ventures. He has been responsible for significant multi-million dollar operational budgets while assembling and guiding successful organizations through his previous roles as President, Vice President, Director and Consultant. He has been married for over 29 years to his wife Kitty and has a son Adam who is enrolled at Orangeville District Secondary School. Committee involvementOver the years, Councillor Andrews has served on the following boards and committees:
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Councillor Grant Peters |
Contact Councillor PetersYou can contact Councillor Peters by email or give him a call at 519-209-2978. About Councillor PetersCouncillor Peters is a partner and licensed professional engineer at a local consulting firm (Fluent Group), acting as Manager of Green Building Services. Councillor Peters serves on several industry boards/committees and has presented at national conferences on the topic of sustainability and green buildings. He also delivers an annual workshop to Masters students at Western University. In 2018, Councillor Peters was nominated for a Friends of the Credit Conservation Award for Outstanding Volunteer. This nomination came as a result of significant community involvement, including Sustainable Orangeville and CVC initiatives. Councillor Peters enjoys reading, cycling and staying active through local recreational activities and sports groups. Committee involvementCouncillor Peters has served on the following committees:
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Councillor Lisa Post |
Contact Councillor PostYou can contact Councillor Post by email or give her a call at 519-216-8368. You can also follow her on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter or read her blog, In My Humble Opinions. About Councillor PostAfter 20 years as a retail manager, Councillor Post opened her own freelance writing business, “Written Works,” in April of 2017. Lisa also lends her time to various organizations in the community as a volunteer and board member. In her spare time, she enjoys golfing, spending time at her family's cottage in Caledon, reading a good book and working on her novel. Councillor Post and her husband Mike celebrated their 20th wedding anniversary in 2018. Lisa enjoys being a mom to her son and a daughter and Nan to her one grandchild. Committee involvement:Councillor Post has served on the following committee:
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Councillor Debbie Sherwood |
Contact Councillor SherwoodYou can contact Councillor Sherwood by email or give her a call at 519-942-4710. You can also follow her on Facebook and Instagram. About Councillor SherwoodHaving retired in 2017, Councillor Sherwood has more than 35 years experience working in municipal government as a tax collector/deputy-treasurer. Her expertise is tax collection, budgeting and municipal tax legislation. She has been a registered member of the Ontario Municipal Tax Revenue Association (OMTRA) since 1982 and received her certification in 1999 as a Certified Municipal Revenue Professional. She obtained Financial Accounting Level I and Level II from Georgian College and took several courses during her 35 years of employment, including customer service and supervisor/manager courses, as well as several workshops with respect to municipal tax legislation and tax sales. Currently Councillor Sherwood is a part-time faculty member for Seneca College for the Municipal Tax Administration Program (MTAP). Councillor Sherwood is proud to call Orangeville home. She has raised three children and has five grandchildren, all of whom live in Dufferin County. Debbie and her family have been involved in sports clubs, school events, arts and cultural organizations and community events for many years. Committee involvementCouncillor Sherwood has served on the following committees:
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Councillor Todd Taylor |
Contact Councillor TaylorYou can contact Councillor Taylor by email or give him a call at 416-574-1894. You can also follow him on Facebook. About Councillor TaylorCouncillor Todd Taylor is a graduate of the University of Western Ontario and is currently employed as the Director of Sales in the Consumer Packaged Goods Industry. He is specifically responsible for things such as contract negotiations, new business development, planning, budgets, profit/loss and leadership of the team. In his leisure time, Councillor Taylor enjoys spending time with his family at the Tony Rose and Alder arenas. Travel, boating and overall outdoor life is especially important and valued by the Taylor family. Councillor Taylor and his wife Laurie raised their two children in Orangeville. Committee involvementCouncillor Taylor has been involved with the following clubs and committees:
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Our vision and values
We value our heritage, natural environment and small town appeal while embracing the future with a progressive and innovative spirit.
We value:
- a barrier-free community
- encouraging community involvement
- spending taxpayers' money wisely and responsibly
- encouraging a healthy lifestyle
- caring for the environment
- enhancing the town's environment
- encouraging business growth
- supporting arts and culture
- exceptional recreational and leisure opportunities
- a safe and secure environment
- honouring our heritage
- well-maintained infrastructure