Springwater Council has a Mayor, Deputy Mayor and five ward Councillors. Residents throughout the entire municipality elect the Mayor and Deputy Mayor. Councillors are elected by the ward they represent.
Council meetings are regularly scheduled on the first and third Wednesday of the month (with the exceptions of July, August and December) and special council meetings can occur at other times.
Members of council
Mayor Don Allen |
W. 705-728-4784 x2020 H. 705-302-4253 As Springwater's Mayor, a member of various committees, and my involvement as a Councillor with Simcoe County, my goal is to work with the Councils and staff to improve the service and value provided to the electorate and to help accomplish tangible progress. |
Deputy Mayor Jennifer Coughlin |
W. 705-728-4784 x2020 H. 705-321-9272 My husband Mark and I feel blessed to be raising our daughters in Anten Mills, in the Coughlin home that has seen four generations raised before ours. Our community is a part of who we are: we live here, we work here, and we play here. It is with sincere gratitude that I thank you for the opportunity to give back and contribute to the thriving future of our municipality. |
Ward 1 Councillor George Cabral |
W. 705-728-4784 x2020 H. 705-322-0276 I moved my family to Springwater over thirty years ago to enjoy the wonderful lifestyle that the Village of Elmvale, and the surrounding area, affords everyone in combining its unique small town charm with a vibrant rural farming community. My two children grew up here, attended school here, and continue to maintain close connections here. My spouse and I are proud to live here, and cherish the relationships we've built along the way. |
Ward 2 Councillor Perry Ritchie |
W. 705-728-4784 x2020 H. 705-321-0826 I have lived in this area my entire life. My wife Susan and I have raised our two kids, Stephen and Jamie, in our Springwater farmhouse that we bought from my grandfather. |
Ward 3 Councillor Wanda Maw-Chapman |
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I have lived in Springwater all my life. My husband Mark and I are grateful for the opportunity to raise our daughter in Minesing, where we grew up and went to school. As the voice for residents in Ward 3, I am community driven and passionate about volunteering. My strong connection with the community comes from my volunteer work as a director and chair of the Minesing Recreation Committee for over 17 years. |
Ward 4 Councillor Anita Moore |
W. 705-728-4784 x2020 H. 705-725-1347 My husband Mike and I relocated to the Grenfel area about 25 years ago to raise our family of 3 boys. Living in a small rural community that values family, volunteerism, looking out for neighbours and pitching in to help others when needed is what pushed me to want to preserve the integrity and special charm that Springwater offers. |
Ward 5 Councillor Jack Hanna |
W. 705-728-4784 x 2020 H. 705-721-0055 After my extensive career in the Ontario Provincial Police and private sector, my decision to enter politics was motivated by my desire for accurate information on Springwater developments and to determine what I could do to protect the interests of our residents. I consider my role to be that of a facilitator, providing a channel for information while advancing the issues and concerns of taxpayers. |
Wards
Springwater has five wards. Use the County of Simcoe's interactive ward map by searching your address or view our ward boundaries map.
2021-2022 Council Strategic Priorities
Council has identified the following Strategic Priorities for the remainder of the 2018-2022 Term of Council:
- Continue progress on Phase 1 and 2 Development of Community Hub (Hasty Tract)
- Completion of Service Delivery Review, including IT Master Plan
- Completion of Official Plan
- Completion of Comprehensive Compensation Review
- Enhance Staff Recognition Program / Negotiate Collective Agreement
- Continue to manage growth in a sustainable manner
- Finalize formation of new OPP Detachment Board
- Continue developing our Asset Management Roadmap
- Creation of Financial Policy Framework
2021 Annual Report
The 2021 Annual Report details the accomplishments, projects and initiatives undertaken throughout the past year. Although COVID-19 created challenges worldwide, Council and Staff were able to move the business of the Township forward successfully. You can view the report online or pick up a hard copy at the Township Administration Centre.
Event and certificate requests
If you're a resident of Springwater and celebrating a special event, let us know! The Township will provide a certificate and letter of congratulations from the Mayor for:
- Graduations
- 50th birthdays or higher
- Wedding anniversaries
- Anniversaries of being in business
Pin requests
You can get up to two Township pins at the municipal office on a one-time basis (subject to availability). Members of teams, groups or organizations from the Township can get 10 pins for trading with other participants at events. See our Pin Distribution Policy for details.
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