About Mary

Mary’s passion for our community, reflected in her many years of involvement and service, stems from her deep roots in the Kawarthas. She grew up on a dairy farm in the former Emily Township and has lived in Lakefield with her husband Al for 34 years.  They proudly raised their 3 children here, who are now 31, 28 and 26.

Over the years, Mary used her excellent organizing skills to assist many local boards and committees.  In 1997 when she ran for Deputy Reeve in the Village of Lakefield, it was a natural extension of her community work.

In 1998 Mary was acclaimed Deputy Reeve of the Village of Lakefield and automatically became a councillor for the County of Peterborough.

Elected Lakefield Ward Councillor for the new Township of Smith-Ennismore-Lakefield in 2000, Mary served two terms in this position.

In 2006, she was elected Deputy Reeve for the Township of Smith-Ennismore-Lakefield and once again served on Council for the County of Peterborough. Since 2001 she has served as the Smith-Ennismore-Lakefield member on the Peterborough Lakefield Police Services Board. She is also a member of the Ennismore Community Centre Renovation Project Committee. A strong advocate on environmental issues and knowing the importance of clean water to our quality of life, Mary is honoured to be the Chairperson of the Municipal Sub-Committee and a member of the Trent Conservation Coalition – Drinking Water Source Protection Committee.

Mary believes it is a privilege to be involved in politics! She enjoys meeting people and the many opportunities to learn about the local community.

Mary enjoys swimming, cycling, gardening, canoeing, cross-country skiing, hiking, camping and spending time with family.