Council
The Council of the Township of Wainfleet is comprised of a Mayor and four Councillors who govern the Township for a four-year term. There are no wards in the Township and all members represent the entire municipality. The new term of Council commenced November 15, 2022 with the Inaugural Meeting held November 22, 2022.
It is Council's job to make decisions about municipal financing and services. The Procedure By-law and Code of Conduct guide Council.
You can address Council by email, or by appearing as a delegation at a regular meeting of Council. You can also view Council Correspondence.
View the 2023 Council Schedule.
Members
Mayor Grant |
Visit the Mayor's Office for more information. |
Councillor Anderson |
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Councillor Gilmore |
2018-2022 2022-2026 |
Councillor MacLellan |
2018-2022 2022-2026 John MacLellan has lived in Wainfleet for 29 years. He came to the Niagara Region in 1980 from Boston, working as a Licenced Electrician. For the past 36 years, he has been employed by a local family firm, Rankin Construction. He is currently a Project Manager. Through Rankin, John has been involved in many diverse areas such as renewable energy, concrete and asphalt production, and quarry development. He has worked together with local politicians, community members and First Nations. He is recognized for his common sense, vast knowledge and diverse experiences. Currently, John sits on the Dorothy Rungeling Airport Commission, Jericho House Board and Proaction Cops and Kids Board. Previously, he was a member of Wainfleet Fire and Emergency Services Operational Review Advisory Committee, Niagara Conservation Authority Floodplain Implementation Committee, and Wainfleet Recreation Committee. John lives on Green Road South (formerly Farrs Road) with his spouse, Pam Garner. They are currently empty nesters, but are blessed to have five wonderful children with great partners, and three much adored grandchildren close by. |
Councillor Van Vliet |
2018-2022 2022-2026 |