The Municipality of West Grey council is made up of a mayor, deputy mayor, and five councillors, all elected at large. The mayor and deputy mayor also represent West Grey at Grey County council meetings. A printable version of the 2021 council meeting calendar is available for download here.
Mayor Christine Robinson |
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Mayor Christine Robinson Mayor Christine Robinson is a passionate community leader dedicated to building a vibrant West Grey. She is committed to citizen engagement, progressive partnerships and collaborative leadership. Christine knows the municipal world. She brings over 30 years of government experience, having held progressive leadership roles at a number of municipalities. She has a Masters Degree in Public Administration, a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science, an Executive Certificate in Conflict Management and has attained the level of Certified Municipal Officer. She has been a resident of West Grey for over a decade, residing with her husband Scott on their 50-acre equestrian farm located just outside Durham, in the former Township of Bentinck. In addition to her duties as mayor, Christine serves on a number of important boards and committees. Mayor Robinson is the chair of the West Grey Police Services Board, she sits on the Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority Board, the Grey County Long-term Health Care Committee, and is the ex-officio officer for all West Grey Committees of Council. In August 2020, Mayor Robinson was elected to Association of Municipalities Ontario (AMO) Board of Directors, rural caucus. Mayor Robinson is honoured to be representing the residents of West Grey and leading a council committed to transparency, sustainability and innovation. Current committee appointments:
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Deputy Mayor Tom Hutchinson |
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Deputy Mayor Tom Hutchinson Current committee appointments:
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Councillor Beth Hamilton |
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Councillor Beth Hamilton Beth has called Grey County home for over 10 years. Her life-long love for music and making a difference in people's lives led to a Bachelor of Music Therapy degree at Wilfrid Laurier University. As a music therapist Beth has worked in palliative care and long-term care. She balances her work as a West Grey councillor with teaching piano, examining, and adjudicating. Beth also enjoys composing music for piano and writing songs for her band Beckon. She and her husband live in a geodesic dome nestled in the woods in Glenelg where she is inspired by the wildlife and her garden. Beth is an advocate for our environment and building sustainable communities. Current committee appointments:
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Councillor Rebecca Hergert |
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Councillor Rebecca Hergert Rebecca's family in Iowa has a cash-cropping farm operation (corn and soy beans), along with beef cows. Rebecca and her husband have lived in West Grey since 2007. Rebecca earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of Northern Iowa. Her studies at the University of Waterloo would earn her a minor in International Affairs. Rebecca has political experience working in the House of Representative in Iowa. She worked for Service Ontario, specifically the Land Registry Office in Grey County. Rebecca currently is a law clerk at a firm in Brockton. Rebecca is married with three boys. The Hergerts reside in the historic village of Nenagh, Ontario. The entire family enjoys roller skating frequently, in Neustadt. The Hergerts appreciate the airport, and library as well. They really adore the beautiful area where they have chosen to live. Current committee appointments:
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Councillor Doug Hutchinson |
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Councillor Doug Hutchinson Doug has lived in the Durham area for more than 40 years after growing up in Grey Highlands. He attended Grey Highlands Secondary School and then went on to graduate from the University of Western Ontario with his B.A. and Bachelor of Education. He spent most of his career teaching in the Durham area before moving into the administrative role as first a vice-principal then principal with the Bluewater Board of Education. Being retired for more than 12 years, Doug looks forward to spending his second term on West Grey council moving the municipality forward. Many changes are coming our way and he is excited about the possibilities that come with these improvements. Doug has always been an active community member. He has been married for more than 40 years with three grown children and three grandchildren. Current committee appointments:
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Councillor Geoffrey Shea |
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Councillor Geoffrey Shea Geoffrey has lived and raised a family in West Grey for 30 years. He is an artist working in film and video and has shown his work internationally, including at the Museum of Modern Art in New York and the Holstein Christmas Parade. Geoffrey teaches part-time at OCADU, an art and design university in Toronto. He served on Council in the early 2000s, including appointments to the SVCA and the West Grey Fire Board. He is a disability advocate and supports community activism in many forms. Current committee appointments:
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Councillor Stephen Townsend |
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Stephen Townsend Stephen, born in London, England, immigrated to Canada as a child. Raised in St. Thomas Ontario, Stephen left to attend the University of Waterloo to study Actuarial and Computer Science. Stephen subsequently accepted a position with Aetna Canada (Insurance) in Toronto. He enjoyed a 33-year career, working in many areas, including Group Insurance (Actuarial), Information Technology, Administration, Facilities, Finance and Legal, plus managed many large corporate projects. Stephen retired in 2004, as Vice President, Corporate Services. Stephen's past volunteering included driving for Meals on Wheels and participating on Citizen Advisory Groups (local and Ministry of Transportation), residents associations and condominium boards. After relocating to West Grey in 2007, Stephen kept up his volunteering. He joined the Durham Hospital Foundation and also became a cancer patient driver. In 2010, Stephen successfully led the Durham Medical Clinic expansion project. Stephen subsequently joined the South Bruce Grey Health Centre Board, which he left upon his election as West Grey Councillor. Stephen is currently a member of the Durham Legion, Branch 308. Stephen is married to Sue, and they have three married daughters and eight grandchildren. Current committee appointments:
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Correspondence to council |
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Please be advised that correspondence to council shall be included in a public council agenda and published on the West Grey website. You may wish that certain personal information, such as a cell phone number, be redacted from your correspondence before it is made public. Please notify the clerk by email or 519-369-2200 ext. 229 if you would like personal information redacted from your correspondence or if you have any questions about submitting correspondence or being a delegation to West Grey council. Correspondence to council may also be sent by mail to: Municipality of West Grey |
Role of mayor |
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Role of council |
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| 2020 Council Holiday Greeting |
| The 2020 Council Holiday Greeting has been posted to the West Grey YouTube channel. |