East Gwillimbury - Government

Government

The municipal council consists of a mayor and four councillors elected at large, with the mayor also representing the town in York Regional Council. The current and recent mayors are:

Mayor Overall Term
Virginia Hackson 2010 to present
James Young 2000 to 2010
Jim Mortson 1991 to 2000
Robert Featherstonhaugh 1985 to 1991
Angus Morton 1977 to 1985
Gladys Rolling 1970 to 1976

In the 2010 election, Virginia Hackson was elected mayor, with Cathy Morton and Marlene Johnston re-elected as councillors. Joining them were Tara Roy-DiClemente and John Eaton.

The Federal Member of Parliament is Peter Van Loan, a member of the Conservative Party of Canada, representing the riding of York—Simcoe.

The Member of Provincial Parliament is Julia Munro, a member of the Progressive Conservative Party of Ontario, representing the provincial riding of York—Simcoe.

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