This is an exciting time in our community. We are experiencing tremendous growth. Council and staff are striving to ensure that our town achieves its full potential. We look forward to your input on all matters. By working together, we can accomplish great things and build an even better place for people to live, work, learn, play, and visit.
Brian Smith | Mayor
705.429.3844 x 2246
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Tanya Snell | Deputy Mayor
705.229.8873
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Deputy Mayor Snell is a long-time resident, entrepreneur, and former School Board Trustee whose community involvement shapes her collaborative leadership style. She is committed to strengthening services, supporting families, and encouraging positive partnerships across the region. She is passionate about youth, education, and effective representation of Wasaga Beach at County of Simcoe Council.
Joe Belanger | Councillor
705.816.0733
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Councillor Belanger is a third-term councillor with a senior management background that shapes his collaborative, community-first approach. He applies strong financial insight and sound judgment to every decision, focused on what best serves residents. He is a committed advocate for climate action and thoughtful, long-term planning.
Sasha-Rose Dileo | Councillor
416.258.5018
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Councillor Dileo is a dedicated community builder whose work on Council and the Huronia West OPP Board reflects her commitment to public safety and civic engagement. Her entrepreneurial background and health-focused career guide her compassionate, service-driven approach. She is committed to uplifting and inspiring the community she loves.
Faye Ego | Councillor
705.888.0763
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Councillor Ego brings decades of volunteerism, small-business experience, and community leadership to her role on Council. Her long-standing ties to Wasaga Beach inform her collaborative approach and her commitment to supporting residents. She is passionate about youth initiatives and local environmental projects, including townwide beautification and community wellness programs.
Ellen Timms | Councillor
705.606.5934
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Councillor Timms’ professional experience in economic development and commitment to community-focused leadership bring strategic insight to her work on the Economic Development and Tourism Advisory Committee and the Library Board. A strong supporter of small business and year-round vitality, she is focused on economic resilience, well-being, food security & sustainable development.
Richard White | Councillor
705.888.7936
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Councillor White brings senior leadership experience from the food manufacturing sector, offering strong communication and operational insight to his role on Council. He has supported key initiatives that strengthen tourism, encourage investment, and advance long-term economic growth for residents and businesses. He is dedicated to economic development, tourism, and expanding educational opportunities.
Our Vision for the Future
Wasaga Beach is a globally recognized destination that inspires the world through sustainability, creativity, innovation, and fun. With thriving businesses and safe, inclusive, complete neighbourhoods, we celebrate our rich history, cultural diversity, and unparalleled natural beauty—from the Nottawasaga River to Georgian Bay and the world’s longest freshwater beach.
See the key issues Council is championing at the provincial level to help our town thrive.
The Town of Wasaga Beach welcomes delegations to appear before Council. Delegations are persons or groups that request permission to appear and speak before Council.
Those that wish to speak before the Town of Wasaga Beach Council must first register as a delegation.
We encourage organizations or groups wishing to speak to Council to select one person to speak as their representative.
Please Note – Registering as a delegation is not required for those who only wish to attend the meeting as an observer.
For any delegation wishing to speak to an item before council, the Delegation Request Form must be completed and submitted to the Clerk's office prior to the meeting you wish to appear.
For those wishing to speak to an item not listed on the agenda, please submit the Delegation Request Form linked above, outlining the request, to the Clerk's office no later than 12 PM on the Wednesday a week prior to the Council Meeting you wish to appear.
For those wishing to speak to an item listed on a published agenda, the Delegation Request Form linked above must be submitted to the Clerk's office no later than 4:00 PM on the day before the Council Meeting.
Delegation Guidelines and Protocol
Presentation Materials
For those wishing to provide presentation material to Council, please submit a copy to the Clerk's office together with the completed delegation request form.
A copy of the presentation material will be distributed to Council prior to the meeting and will be included as part of the public record.
Written materials, including PowerPoint Presentations, are to be emailed to the Clerk's office at deputyclerk@wasgabeach.com by noon on the Wednesday prior to the meeting for inclusion in the agenda package in an accessible format.
Speaking Times
Each deputation shall be limited to a maximum of ten (10) minutes for an item not listed on the agenda and five (5) minutes for an item on the agenda. Each deputation shall be limited to a maximum of two (2) speakers.
Speaking Procedures at the Meeting
We recommend that delegations arrive 15-20 minutes before the start of the meeting.
When it is a Delegation's turn to speak to Council, the Mayor will call their name to come forward. The Delegation will speak to Council at a podium while using a microphone.
Delegations should remain at the podium following the presentation to answer questions from Council. Delegations may return to the gallery as an observer after questions have been answered from Council.
When speaking before Council, Delegations should not:
• speak on any subject other than the one provided on the Delegation Request Form
• disobey a decision of the Chair;
• enter into a debate with other Delegations, staff or Council members;
• speak disrespectfully of or make personal remarks about any member of Council, the public or an employee of the Town; or
• use offensive language.
For delegations who are attending virtually – please ensure to read our Members of the Public Guideline for Electronic Meeting Participation.
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