Welcome to the Mayor & Council Page
This area provides you with information on the Members of Council, Committees of Council and their meetings.
COUNCIL
Council is the legislated governing body for the municipal corporation that approves policies, institutes By-Laws and authorizes the raising of revenue and the necessary expenditures to provide municipal services. Council deals with the business of the Corporation through recommendations of its Committees.
Amended Procedure By-law 18-02
COUNCIL MEETINGS
Council holds regular meetings every 2nd and 4th Monday of each month at 7 pm sharp at the Town Hall in the Dr. S. F. Monestime Council Chambers. On occasion, Council will hold special meetings outside this regular schedule to address pressing or urgent matters. All Council and Committee meetings are public and you are welcome to attend.
If you wish to be included on the agenda to speak to Council directly you can be added to the Petitions and Delegations portion of the agenda. In order to be included you would fill out the attached form and submit it to the Municipal Office by the Tuesday at 5:00 p.m. before a regular Council Meeting.
Petitions and Delegations Request Form
For each meeting an agenda is prepared and during the following week a set of minutes of those meetings are prepared. You can keep up to date with current items under Council’s consideration and the decisions made by accessing the Council Agendas & Minutes page for the current and past years on this website.
MEET YOUR MAYOR & COUNCIL MEMBERS
RAYMOND A. BELANGER
I was born in 1959, I am bilingual, and I have always been proud to call Mattawa my home. Now retired, Tracey and I are blessed with 2 children and 4 grandchildren who live here. I have a 360° view of Mattawa – I have experienced Mattawa from all angles. I have been a community volunteer, a Councillor from 1983 to 1985, and I possess a 30+ year progressive career with the municipality.
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As Mayor my sights are set on:
- Reforming the way Council decisions are informed
- Completion of the asset management plan
- Revising and updating the Council procedure by-law, zoning by-law and official plan
- Revising and updating shared services agreements with neighboring communities
- Develop new housing models to meet the needs of all citizens
- Establish a business retention and attraction plan
- The culmination, a Strategic Plan which identifies vision, mission, values, and goals that will guide our promising future
What I bring to the table:
- Forged relationships across the Town of Mattawa and area
- Setting a direction; elected officials must set policy, and staff need a clear and strong direction from Council to fulfill constituents expectations
- Effective communication and collaboration, accountability and courtesy, integrity and transparency, solid governance skills, dedication, an unmatched work ethic.
I will provide the business acumen and municipal experience necessary to direct Council in making the fiscally prudent decisions that are required to grow our community, improve municipal services all while carefully managing the tax burden on its businesses and residents. I have the passion, the time, and the community knowledge required to serve as Mayor.
DEPUTY MAYOR MATHEW GARDINER
COUNCILOR FERN LEVESQUE
COUNCILOR GARRY THIBERT
Name: Loren Mick
Where were you born: Mattawa Ontario
Career/Job: Chef
When you came to Mattawa (born & raised/left, came back): I was born and raised
here in Mattawa then bought a house in 2014.
About Yourself: I grew up in the woods along the Mattawa River. I travel every chance
I get but always love returning home. Some of my hobbies include playing music and
going to concerts, yoga and boating. I value peace, love and fiscal responsibility.
Goals/Ideals – Council Accomplishments Past, Present & Future: I would like to
showcase Mattawa’s natural beauty to promote sustainable tourism. As well as encourage
locals to get out and enjoy everything our town has to offer. If you have any questions or
concerns please contact me at loren_mick@hotmail.com.
Committee/Department Chair: Health Services, Social & Family Services, Conservation
Authority, Mattawa & Area Food Bank
Name: Laura Ross
Where were you born: Timmins Ontario
Career/Job: Front Line Shelter Worker/Child Support Worker at Mattawa Women’s
Resource Centre for 31 years
When you came to Mattawa (born & raised/left, came back): I moved to Mattawa in
1965 from Terrace Bay and left briefly to attend Georgian College in Barrie .
About Yourself: I am married, have 4 children and 5 grandchildren. I enjoy being
outdoors in all seasons, however fall is my favorite outdoor time.
Goals/Ideals – Council Accomplishments Past, Present & Future: I have several
goals I would like to accomplish while on Council. The most important is to work towards
securing affordable housing for middle and low income families and seniors. I would like to
rejuvenate our Town’s natural beauty by cleaning up and clearing along our waterfronts. I
will work diligently alongside Lucie and the Voyageur Days Committee to continue to make
Voyageur Days successful in evey aspect. I will continue to beautify Mains Street and
add more lighting in sections of our town that are poorly lit.
Committee/Department Chair: Recreation, Tourism & Special Projects, Mattawa &
Area Museum Board, Beautfication Committee