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Ward 1
Ted Emond and David Campbell represent Ward 1
 Councillor Emond Ted Emond

Ted was born and raised in Toronto and is a graduate in Political Science and Economics of the University of Toronto.   He moved to Orillia with his family in 1979 where he lived in Ward 4.  Eight years later he moved to Ward 1 where he has lived ever since.  Ted is married to Julia Bailey, an Orillia family lawyer, and has three children;   Chris (Lisa, Kyle and Michelle), Gerry, and Erinn (Liam).  After a forty year career as a Human Resources consultant to Canadian private and public sector organizations, Ted retired at the end of 2010. Ted was also Mayor of the City of Orillia from 1986 to 1988, twice elected a Commissioner of the Orillia Water Light and Power Commission during the 1990s, and a member of the Orillia Soldiers' Memorial Hospital (2012-2018) and OSMH Foundation Boards of Directors (2012-2015).  Ted is committed to serving Ward 1 citizens as one of your Councillors and returning Orillia to growth, prosperity and community involvement.

Contact Information:

Phone: 705-345-3363

Email: temond@orillia.ca

 David Campbell David Campbell

David was born and raised in Orillia, along with his four brothers Allan, Ray, Wayne and Brian. His father Ray was a former City of Orillia employee in the Parks and Recreation department. David now lives in Ward 1 with his wife Nancy. Their daughter Emily is attending the University of Guelph.

David may look familiar to you from his years spent in the automotive business in Orillia. He has worked at Reg Smith Motors, Orillia Dodge and Thor Motors. While working, he earned his Microsoft Certifications and became co-owner of Northern Business Equipment. He is now employed as the I.T. Technician for a neighbouring Municipality.

David can often be found walking, riding his bicycle and attending various events in Ward 1 and throughout the community.

It is David’s goal to remain open and transparent to ensure that the people he represents are informed and involved in the decisions made at City Hall.

Contact Information:

Phone: 705-330-1789

Email: dcampbell@orillia.ca

 Ward 2
 Rob Kloostra and Ralph Cipolla represent Ward 2
 Councillor Kloostra  Rob Kloostra
Born in Wingham, Ontario and raised with his 3 siblings on the family farm, Rob Kloostra learned early the value of hard work, team work and perseverance. Rob moved to Orillia in 1993 to take a full-time job with Zehrs Markets where he was dedicated for 25 years.  In 2016, Rob retired from the grocery business and has taken on the role of Vice President with Happy at Home.  Rob is dedicated to council duties.  Rob Kloostra is married with two boys aged 15 and 17. He is well versed in the local community as both a parent and a volunteer for Orillia Minor Hockey. 

Rob and his wife Sheona are owners of a busy homecare agency, Happy at Home Support Services Inc. and they employ over 40 caregivers with day to day operations falling to Sheona. Rob is no stranger to pitching in. Rob will be very accessible during his tenure and looks forward to representing the people of this wonderful city with honesty, integrity and fiscal responsibility. 

Contact Information:

Phone: 705-826-2350

Email: rkloostra@orillia.ca

 Councillor Cipolla Ralph Cipolla
Ralph Cipolla believes in Orillia.  He grew up here, started his business here and raised his family here.  For over thirty nine years he has committed to making Orillia a better place both as a private citizen and as Councillor.  He has been elected councillor in Ward 2 for two consecutive terms and was elected in 1977 becoming Orillia's youngest councillor.  During Ralph's tenure on council he has served on various committees including the Mayor's Lakehead Task Force, which was instrumental in bringing Lakehead University to Orillia. Ralph was also the chair of the committee that produced "The Action Plan for Affordable Housing." Ralph's accomplishments include: Founder of St. Bernard's Breakfast Club, which has become the model that is now used across Ontario, President of the Elizabeth Overend Non Profit Housing Orillia Inc., Recipient of Canada's 125th Anniversary Medal for Community Service Award, Orillia's Citizen of the Year in 1991, founder of the Orillia's Perch, Jazz and the Leacock Wine Festivals, Director of the Chamber of Commerce, board member of the Orillia Soldier's Memorial Hospital Board and many, many others. In 1971 Ralph opened C.C. Pant Shop which has been in operation at the same downtown location ever since. He constructed Collegiate Court in 1979 and operated the renowned restaurant, Carmines at that location for many years. Ralph attended Guardian Angels School and Park Street Collegiate Institute.  He has been married to Dianne for 37 years. They have three children; Laura, Carmen John and Cara. Ralph remains passionate and committed to the City of Orillia and is ready to assume a new leadership role.

Contact Information:

Phone: 705-323-2466

Email: rcipolla@orillia.ca

 Ward 3
 Mason Ainsworth and Jay Fallis represent Ward 3
 Councillor Ainsworth  Mason Ainsworth
Approachable, Accountable and Hardworking.

I am a friendly approachable individual who works well with others while maintaining a high attention to detail.  I thrive in problem solving and believe if I do not know the answer to something I will find the answer; if I cannot find the answer I will find the person who knows the answer.  I have a strong work ethic and know anything is possible with the right attitude.  I am a highly motivated individual who is dedicated to the people of Orillia.

We have the ability to build a stronger, safer, more accessible community for all. It takes a community to raise a child and a community to build stronger partnerships across the City. As a Citizen of Orillia you are a member of that community, a community who has the ability to accomplish anything when we work together. Please reach out to me and your fellow community members to see how you can continue to help strengthen our great community.

I look forward to working with you. 

Contact Information:

Phone: 705-826-2328

Email: mainsworth@orillia.ca

Councillor Fallis Jay Fallis

As a young professional, I am energetic and hardworking. If you have a problem, I’ll be the person on your doorstep making sure it gets fixed. Additionally, I am very active in Orillia. I have been teaching part-time at Georgian College; I volunteer for both Helping Hands and the Lighthouse Shelter; and I wrote for the Packet & Times as a political columnist. Growing up, I was a student at Park Street Collegiate Institute. 

I also have past experience in politics and journalism. I have a Master’s Degree in Political Science from the University of Toronto and I have worked as a political aide. Additionally, I have been published in thirty newspapers across Canada including the Toronto Star, Ottawa Citizen, and Calgary Herald. 

I always love to hear from people! If you ever have a comment, question, or idea, please feel free to reach out to me. 

Hopefully, talk soon.

Contact Information:

Phone: 705-279-3249

Email: jfallis@orillia.ca

 Ward 4

 Pat Hehn and Tim Lauer represent Ward 4

 Councillor Hehn Pat Hehn

Although Pat was born in Orillia, her family left for a few years returning when she was 13 to settle here permanently. 

After finishing ODCVI, Pat attended Shaw's Business College and Humber College. She has traveled extensively working in London, England and St. Andrews, Scotland.

Pat is married to Terry Hehn, a Chartered Professional Accountant, who still has a home office. They have three children, David who lives in Toronto, James who lives in Dubai with his wife Lily, and Sarah who lives in Orillia. 

Pat retired as the Executive Director of North Simcoe Victim Crisis Services in June, 2014 after 15 years at the helm of the Programme she was instrumental in starting in 1999. She was named Orillia's Citizen of the Year in 1999 for her work in starting Victim Services.

She also had her own Bereavement practice, ran a number of support groups and helped start Hospice Orillia. For her work in the Bereavement field she was named Woman of the Year in 1995.

Pat continues to support the community through the numerous Board and Committees she sits on and welcomes your comments. 

She posts the meetings and events she attends on her Facebook page. 

Contact Information:

Phone: 705-323-3497

Email: phehn@orillia.ca

 Councillor Lauer Tim Lauer

Born in 1950 and raised in Orillia, I have spent the past 47 years working as an independent contractor. After 35 years as a painting contractor I now work in real estate.

I became involved in municipal affairs in 1991, accepting an appointment to Orillia's Committee of Adjustment. In 1997 I was elected to Orillia Municipal Council and served 4 consecutive terms concluding in 2010. Re-elected in 2018, I am currently serving my sixth term.

Over the years I have been fortunate to have had a personal involvement in the arts, sports, recreation, industry, police services, social services and the environment. This involvement has given me a keen awareness of how important all aspect of our community are to the overall health of the City. It has also allowed me to interact with the people whose energy and creativity drive this City and to share a sense of responsibility with those same community-minded people that make a difference.

I am committed to provide the public with the rationale behind the decisions and actions I support at Orillia's Municipal Council Meetings. To that end I will be reporting in on an ongoing basis at timlauer.ca. 

Contact Information:

Phone: 705-330-2036

Email: tlauer@orillia.ca

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

 

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