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Council Leadership 2022-2026

Pictured left to right: Deputy Mayor Mike Dell, Councillor Linda Alkins, Mayor Jordy Carr, Councillor Daryl Vaillancourt, Councillor Grant McMartin.

Mayor – Jordy Carr

Deputy Mayor – Mike Dell

Hi, I'm Mike Dell.

I’m proud to serve on Callander Council and grateful for the opportunity to continue representing our community for another four years.

Professionally, I work in marketing, strategy and behavioural science through The Essential Hotelier, a company my wife and I run from our home in Callander. We work with independent and luxury hotels to better understand how people make decisions, experience places and remember them.

That work has shaped how I think about communities too. What makes people choose a place to live, visit or invest in? How do we create a strong sense of place while protecting what makes a community distinctive? And how do we make good long-term decisions about growth and infrastructure?

On Council, I’ve focused on thoughtful growth, placemaking, safer streets, clearer communication and planning ahead for major infrastructure needs.

My family has called Callander home for more than 25 years, and I’m proud to be raising my own family here.

Outside of work and Council, I’m interested in music, design, behavioural science and the ways people experience the places around them.

Councillor – Linda Alkins

I bring my previous experience as Deputy Mayor and Councillor to the Council table. Having this experience will enable me to be an asset to the current team and allow for a smooth transition to carry on the business of our Community.

Once more, I look forward to serving the residents of Callander, this wonderful place we call home!

Councillor – Grant McMartin

I am proud to call Callander home for the last 50 years. My wife and I couldn’t imagine living anywhere else. We enjoy all that our community has to offer through all four seasons. I am honoured to serve this beautiful community and its constituents as councillor. I bring a broad spectrum of experiences working for the Ontario Government and through being the local president of OPSEU and former Treasurer. I am looking forward to working with a dynamic municipal team. Working together with you the constituents, I will be your voice in negotiating your concerns and your hopes for the future. I believe in the current strategic plan that is creating our path forward as we continue to build our community identity making Callander a perfect place to live and do business in.

Councillor – Daryl Vaillancourt

What Council Does

Council is responsible for:

Representing the public and supporting Callander's well-being.
Developing and evaluating municipal policies and programs.
Determining which services the municipality provides.
Ensuring administrative systems support Council decisions.
Ensuring transparency and accountability in municipal operations.
Maintaining financial integrity.

📄 Required Policies & Legislation

Councillors must be familiar with and abide by key documents governing municipal conduct and decision‑making, including:

The Procedural By‑law – Rules for the conduct of Council meetings and decision‑making.
The Code of Conduct for Council – Ethical expectations, integrity standards, and conflict‑of‑interest requirements.
The Communication and Community Engagement Policy – Standards for accurate, professional, and consistent municipal communication.
The Municipal Act, 2001 – The provincial legislation outlining municipal responsibilities, powers, and governance structure.
The Ontario Municipal Councillors Guide - The provincial guide for councillors during their term of office to help them meet your responsibilities to the people in their community.

Code of Conduct for Council

The Code of Conduct for Council establishes clear expectations for ethical behavior, integrity, and professionalism from all elected officials. Members of Council are expected to act in the public interest, avoid conflicts of interest, follow confidentiality requirements, and maintain respectful and accountable conduct in all municipal activities.

🛡️ Integrity Commissioner

The Integrity Commissioner plays an essential role in upholding ethical governance within the Municipality of Callander. Their responsibilities include:

Administering and interpreting the Council Code of Conduct
Advising elected officials on ethical obligations and conflict‑of‑interest rules
Conducting independent investigations into complaints regarding Council conduct
Providing education and guidance to help Council members understand and fulfill their responsibilities
Promoting transparency and public trust by ensuring accountability across municipal decision‑making

The Integrity Commissioner acts at arm’s length from Council and municipal staff, ensuring an impartial, fair, and unbiased process that supports good governance and strengthens public confidence. More information about the Integrity Commissioner is available on our Integrity Commissioner page.

Contacting Council

Contacting the Whole of Council

If you want to speak to Council as a group, you can do it in one of two ways:

Ask to speak at a Council or Committee Meeting: Fill out the Delegation Request Form to be added to a meeting agenda.
Send a letter or email: You can write to the Mayor and Council, and your message will be included at a Council or Committee meeting.

All requests, letters, and emails should be sent to the Municipal Clerk:

Mail:

Municipal Clerk
280 Main Street North, PO Box 100
Callander, Ontario
P0H 1H0

Email:

clerk@callander.ca

Important: Anything you send or say to Municipal staff or Council members may become public information and could be released under provincial access-to-information laws.