Township of Springwater Holds Inaugural Council Meeting

On November 16, the Township of Springwater’s newly elected Council held its Inaugural meeting at the Township’s Administration Centre. Mayor Jennifer Coughlin and the Township’s five Councillors were officially sworn into office by the Honourable Jim Crawford for the 2022-2026 Council term.

The ceremony took place before supporters, family and friends. Mayor Coughlin was joined by members of her new Council which included one incumbent—Ward 4 Councillor Anita Moore—and four new Councillors—Ward 1 Councillor Matt Garwood, Ward 2 Councillor Danielle Alexander, Ward 3 Councillor Brad Thompson and Ward 5 Councillor Phil Fisher. Incumbent Deputy Mayor George Cabral was unable to attend the ceremony.

In Mayor Coughlin’s Inaugural Council address, she thanked those in attendance and watching online, and spoke about her future vision for the term.

“It is said that the best way to predict the future is to create it,” said Mayor Coughlin when speaking to her new Council and Township staff. “I am excited to shape Springwater’s future together.”

Other members of Council expressed their own sentiments and aspirations for the coming years and thanked family and friends for their support. 

Those who were unable to attend the ceremony can watch the Inaugural meeting on the Township’s YouTube channel.

Mayor Coughlin and Deputy Mayor Cabral will officially be sworn into Simcoe County Council on December 13, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. The next regular Council meeting is scheduled for November 23, 2022 at 6:30 p.m. as the Township’s first hybrid meeting.