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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