Members of Renfrew Town Council

The following page contains information on each Member of Council and their respective committee and board appointments. Town Council is responsible for several key functions, including representing the public and considering the well-being and interests of the municipality, developing and evaluating the policies and programs of the municipality, determining which services the municipality provides, ensuring that administrative policies, practices and procedures and controllership policies, practices and procedures are in place to implement the decisions of council, ensuring the accountability and transparency of the operations of the municipality, including the activities of the senior management of the municipality, maintaining the financial integrity of the municipality, and carrying out the duties of council under the Municipal Act or any other Act.

Members of Renfrew Town Council

Mayor

Tom Sidney

The Mayor presides over Council meetings and is also a member of the Renfrew & Area Health Services Village Inc.

Councillor

Kyle Cybulski

Is a member of the following internal Advisory Committees, Working Groups and Internal Teams:

  • Economic Development Advisory Committee
  • Ma-te-Way Expansion Working Group

Is a member of the following external Boards, Agencies and Other Entities:

  • Renfrew Hydro Inc.
  • NHR/NHL Birthplace Museum

 

Councillor

Andrew Dick

Is a member of the following external Boards, Agencies and Other Entities:

  • Renfrew Power Generation Inc.
  • Renfrew & District Historical & Museum Society Inc.
  • Friends of the Caboose
  • Heritage Renfrew
Councillor

Jason Legris

Is a member of the following internal Committees, Working Groups and Internal Teams:

  • Employee Engagement Team
  • Grants to Community Partners Review Team
  • HR Liaison
  • Ma-te-Way Expansion Working Group

Is a member of the following external Boards, Agencies and Other Entities:

  • Renfrew Power Generation Inc.
  • Renfrew Public Library Board
  • Renfrew Police Services OPP Detachment Board
Councillor

John McDonald

Is a member of the following Advisory Committees, Working Groups and Internal Teams:

  • Bonnechere River Park and Trail Working Group
  • Economic Development Advisory Committee

Is a member of the following Boards, Agencies and Other Entities:

  • Renfrew & Area Chamber of Commerce
  • Renfrew Business Improvement Area (BIA)
Councillor

Clint McWhirter

Is a member of the following Advisory Committees, Working Groups and Internal Teams:

  • Bonnechere River Park and Trail Working Group
  • Economic Development Advisory Committee
  • Grants to Community Partners Review Team
  • Recreation Fundraising Team

A member of the following external Boards, Agencies and Other Entities:

  • Renfrew Hydro Inc.
  • Golden Age Activity Centre
  • Renfrew & Area Seniors' Home Support

Request Mayor & Council Appearance

If you would like to appear in front of Council or Committee and make a presentation, you must submit a request. Deputations to Council are generally received at the Council meetings held on the second (2nd) and fourth (4th) Monday of each month. Confirmation of the meeting date will be provided by the Clerk’s Department. To have the Mayor attend a function such as a ribbon cutting for a grand opening, please email the Town of Renfrew Clerks department. 

Code of Conduct for Members of Council

The Corporation of the Town of Renfrew is committed to achieving the highest quality of municipal administration and governance by encouraging high standards of conduct on the part of all elected officials and members of its Boards and Committees. A code of conduct aims to ensure public trust and confidence in the Municipality's decision making and operations. This Code of Conduct applies to all Members of Council. This Code of Conduct also applies equally to all Members of Boards and Committees of the Municipality, whether or not a Member of that Board or Committee is also a Member of Council. Every Member has the duty and responsibility to treat members of the public, staff and each other in a respectful manner, without abuse, bullying, harassment or intimidation.