Meet the Team

Six leaders.
One coordinated team.

Team Wasaga brings together the current Mayor and five council members seeking re-election — united by a shared commitment to responsible, resident-first leadership.

Team Wasaga is a collaborative campaign bringing together six experienced community leaders. While campaigning together under one vision, each candidate is running an independent municipal election campaign and is authorized by their respective Official Agent in accordance with Ontario's Municipal Elections Act.

Mayor
Mayor Brian Smith of Wasaga Beach
Mayor

Brian Smith

Mayor

Born and raised in Wasaga Beach and growing up just four doors away from Town Hall, Brian Smith has proudly called this community home his entire life. He and his wife, Joanne, have been married for more than 38 years, raised their family here, and remain deeply committed to serving the community they love.

Brian Smith

Mayor of Wasaga Beach

Born and raised in Wasaga Beach and growing up just four doors away from Town Hall, Brian Smith has proudly called this community home his entire life. He and his wife, Joanne, have been married for more than 38 years, raised their family here, and remain deeply committed to serving the community they love.

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Councillors

Deputy Mayor and Council candidates

Five experienced voices working alongside the Mayor to keep Wasaga Beach moving in the right direction.

Deputy Mayor Tanya Snell

Tanya Snell

Deputy Mayor

I'm proud to call Wasaga Beach home, where I've lived for more than 22 years and raised my daughter, who is now attending university. My passion has always been serving others, first as a Youth Worker, then as a Public School Board Trustee and Ontario Public School Boards' Association Alternate, and most recently as your Deputy Mayor and County Councillor.

Councillor Joe Belanger

Joe Belanger

Councillor

I'm a longtime Wasaga Beach resident, community volunteer and experienced business leader, now serving my third term on Council. I bring a strong work ethic, decades of leadership experience and a community-first approach to everything I do. I believe in showing up, listening and working hard to deliver results for our residents.

Councillor Faye Ego

Faye Ego

Councillor

I'm a Wasaga Beach Councillor and longtime community volunteer who has proudly called this town home for 25 years. I believe in listening, showing up, and turning good ideas into meaningful action for our community.

Councillor Ellen Timms

Ellen Timms

Councillor

People have always been at the heart of everything I do. I'm committed to thoughtful leadership, meaningful community connections and helping Wasaga Beach grow in ways that reflect the values of the people who call it home.

Councillor Richard White

Richard White

Councillor

Deeply rooted in Wasaga Beach, I'm a leader in the food manufacturing industry, raising three daughters here with my wife, Kim. I've delivered for our community by advocating for local high schools, prioritizing access to a walk-in clinic, and improving street and waterway safety. I bring a no-nonsense approach focused on delivering the services residents deserve.