Contact(s)
The Office of the Mayor provides a number of official services to its citizens. The following services are available:
Official Greetings and Congratulatory Messages
The Mayor will send official greetings to mark significant birthdays, special wedding anniversaries, and other significant special milestones. Congratulatory messages from the Mayor are also available to various organizations marking milestones.
Request a certificate.
Business Grand Openings and Celebrations
The Mayor appreciates the opportunity to attend official business openings, ribbon cuttings, and business celebrations to present a Certificate and to bring well wishes on behalf of the City.
Proclamations
The Mayor is pleased to issue proclamations for special occasions or special events for non-profit community groups and organizations.
To request a proclamation, please send an email to mayor@orillia.ca or complete the online proclamation request form.
Flag Raising
The Mayor's office administers flag raisings for the Orillia Opera House and the Orillia City Centre.
Tag Days
The City of Orillia administers the approval process for organizations/service clubs to solicit donations outside of area businesses (who are amenable to tagging). This is referred to as Tag Days. Tag days are assigned on a first come, first serve basis for the current year. Read the Tag Days Policy to learn more.
City of Orillia Pins
Municipal lapel pins with the official City of Orillia crest are available in limited quantities. The Mayor's Office welcomes requests for pins to distribute to various groups, organizations, and special events.
Constituent Meetings
The Mayor welcomes small or group meetings with local citizens who have a specific issue or concern about City of Orillia matters.
For more information about any of these services, please email the Executive Assistant to Mayor and Council, Ashley Stafford, or call 705-326-1177.
Request a meeting with Mayor Clarke.
Landlord Education Session
Mayor Clarke hosted the Landlord Education Session on November 16, 2016 to provide information to educate landlords about their rights and responsibilities. View a compilation of the presentations.
Citizen of the Year
The 2021 Orillia Citizen of the Year is Marci Csumrik. Read the full news release here.
