2022 Municipal Election News

City urges residents to ensure they're on the list in order to vote Oct. 24

'I've worked hard to build my reputation on a foundation of honesty and trust. I pride myself on being approachable, respectful and responsive,' says George Cabral, who's running for deputy mayor in Springwater

'I’m easy to communicate with and I’m not scared to have a conversation at all. Also to come up with plans and solutions, and implement them,' says candidate Adam Wilcox

'Allandale was born through transit, through the rail, and there’s cautious optimism it could be revived,' says Jim Harris

'If elected to the position of mayor, I hope to use my years of experience as a councillor to lead the way,' says Perry Ritchie

'City council needs to be part of the (housing) solution, but they can’t solve it. (They’re) not social workers and they need to work collaboratively,' says Amy Courser, who's running in Ward 4

'I believe with my experience in running successful businesses and raising a family during extreme hardship gives me the champion mentality that's necessary to lead a community,' says Essa council candidate

Barrie Chamber of Commerce will host mayoral 'Meet the Candidates' event on Sept. 28 at local legion on St. Vincent Street

'My passion remains to build a truly inclusive, equitable and diverse community where each person has the opportunity to succeed, especially our children,' says incumbent Lisa-Marie Wilson

'I don’t agree with everything that’s happened here over the years, so I thought I would put in my two cents worth,' says Ward 4 candidate Michael Lewis