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To make the Town of Shelburne the leading example of a jurisdiction with full accessibility for all people with disabilities.

The purpose of the Accessibility Advisory Committee is to encourage and facilitate accessibility on behalf of all people by:

• Promoting public awareness and sensitivity;
• Encouraging cooperation among all service and interest groups to ensure a barrier free community for all persons;
• Identifying, documenting and advising on relevant issues and concerns within the Town of Shelburne;
• Assess programs, practices and services to determine their effect on accessibility for people with disabilities;
• Improving access to all services such as transportation and recreation, which are the qualities of an engaged community;
• Identify programs, practices and services that the Town will review in the coming year to identify barriers to people with disabilities;
• Describe the measures the committee intends to take in the coming year to identify, remove and prevent barriers to people with disabilities;
• Recognizing that the needs of all persons are constantly changing;
• Make the accessibility plan available to the public by posting on the web and by having paper copies available in alternate formats. 

View our meeting schedule and minutes to stay informed about the actions of the Accessibility Advisory committee. All of our meetings are open to the public.  The committee meets quarterly on the last Tuesday of February, May, August and November. 

Contact us

To contact the Accessibility Advisory committee email or call (519) 925-2600 x 223.

• Councillor, Walter Benotto
• Janet Manschitz
• Kelly Semple
• Mikal Archer

• Councillor Kyle Fegan
• Councillor Lynda Buffett
• Councillor Walter Benotto
• Angela Tracogna
• Tracy Smith
• Wendy Reid
• Andrew James
• Althea Alli
• Tristan Barrocks
• Trisha Linton

• Councillor Kyle Fegan (Chair)
• Councillor Lindsay Wegener (Vice-Chair)
• Cheryl Peterson-Rivet (Treasurer)
• Brian McBride
• Councillor Walter Benotto 
• Jay Wagstaff 
• Kurt Neilson
• Melissa Hooper
• Noni Thomas 

• Chris Gerrits, Township of Amaranth (Chair)
• Lindsay Wegener, Town of Shelburne 
• Dan Sample, Shelburne Public Appointee
• Darren White, Township of Melancthon
• Steve Anderson, Town of Shelburne 
• Geer Harvey, Shelburne Public Appointee
• Heather Foster, Township of Amaranth
• Laura Ryan, Town of Mono

Deputy Mayor Anderson 

Steve is currently the Deputy Mayor for the town of Shelburne and a Councillor for the County of Dufferin. Steve's political career began in Shelburne when he was appointed to Council on October 2, 2017 after the passing of Councillor Tom Egan. Steve is also a senior lawyer with the Toronto Transit Commission with over 15 years of experience. As a practicing lawyer, he has received a number of awards for his distinguished service. Steve has extensive Board experience serving as the former Vice-President for the Ontario College of Kinesiology, Board Member with Prologue to the Performing Arts, Citizen Appointment for Community Care Access Centre-Brampton and a Citizen Appointment for the City of Brampton Task Force. 

Regarding his personal accomplishments, Steve was very proud to be named by the Toronto Star as one of the Top 50 Jamaicans in the GTA in 2013 and equally proud of his acknowledgement by the House of Commons for his community service also in 2013. Steve is a strong believer in family and is a proud father of 2 children.

Councillor Fegan 

Kyle is currently a Councillor for the Town of Shelburne and has been a resident of this town for 12 years. He has been serving on a number of events and boards and is a standing member of the legion. Kyle was the designer for our Hometown Heroes banners that are hung every year to celebrate our family war heroes. Operating 2 businesses in town, Kyle is the owner and operator of Impact Kreative – a full service advertising/Design studio, and is also the owner of Impact Martial Arts – a mixed martial arts Studio located on Main Street that teaches Judo, Karate, kickboxing, self Defense and family fitness.

Kyle has a passion for this town and a vision to bring Arts and Culture into the forefront of what we as a town have to offer. He has been instrumental with many of the concerts that have been brought to town and has a vision for even bigger and better events going forward.

Councillor Wegener

After graduating in 2002 a scholar, on the deans list and receiving a bursary from Sheridan Colleges animal care program Lindsay gained employment as a veterinary technician. In 2004 Lindsay purchased her first home, with her fiancé, in Shelburne. It was here she would get married and begin her family. She also realized her dream of owning her own business spaw-fect grooming. In 2018 she was the recipient of the Community Champion award for her work with local charities including: Homecraft president, Shelburne agricultural society board member, co president of the nonprofit Junior schooners little league, Shelburne Street Festival committee, Shelburne Kinettes, Girl Guides of Canada Brownie leader , Savour Shelburne, Santa Clause parade, Shelburne Easter egg hunt and Canada Day festival. Volunteering is said to be one of her greatest passions. In 2018 she stepped out of her comfort zone to run for council to which she was successful. 

David Egbert 

David Egbert has extensive experience both in owning and operating successful rehabilitation businesses and as a trusted clinician. David is a licensed physical therapist in both Ontario and California. He moved to Canada from the US in 2007 and took ownership of Shelburne Physiotherapy Centre shortly afterward. David ensures a patient-focused environment and comprehensive health services with a wide variety of practitioners with diverse expertise. David's goals are to provide lifelong quality patient care utilizing a diverse multi-sport background and knowledge of exercise science while maintaining an open holistic attitude.

David has a passion for outdoor endurance sports and has competed in many endurance high-performance sports. He shares this deep interest with his wife Maria and celebrates their families’ unique heritage with Brodie and Qyona.

Karen Lang 

Karen was born and raised in Shelburne. Upon completion of high school, she moved to Toronto to attend Seneca College. She took the legal secretarial course and worked in law firms and corporate legal departments throughout her 40-year career. Her specialty was labour and employment law, so she has experience dealing with the Ontario Human Rights Tribunal, Ontario Labour Relations Board, and various other tribunals. 

At her last job, she took an active role in the company’s Diversity and Inclusion Council for 3 years until her retirement. Her main objective was to be the voice of the disabled as she is the mother of a daughter with a severe hearing loss. Her daughter’s first language is American Sign Language so Karen is able to sign. She is excited to be part of Shelburne’s DEI Committee. 

 Jonathan Lemoine 

Jonathan Lemoine is a member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 353.  He is a proud labour activist and has lobbied federal government for both Indigenous and workers’ rights.  He is the co-chair of his local unions human rights committee and is a member of the Ontario Federation of Labours First Nations, Metis, Inuit circle.  In addition, he is currently an executive board member at the Peel Region Labour Council and a member of the council’s equity and inclusion committee.

Tonja McFarlane

Tonja McFarlane is a dedicated member of the community. She is experienced in crisis, addiction and mental health counselling, and specializes in psychology. Tonja has supervised and supported rehabilitation services within neighbouring communities. She is dedicated to assisting others to create positive changes within the town. 

Marcia Murdock

For almost 30 years, Marcia Murdock has worked in the Youth Justice Division of the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services (MCCSS). She has dedicated her life to advocating for and supporting youth in conflict with the law. For 10 years she was a member of the Ministry’s Anti-Discrimination Systemic Change Committee which identified and addressed Systemic barriers faced by BIPOC in MCCSS.

She is the author of: Beyond The Shame – One Mother’s Journey In Front of the Bars. A story of a mother’s struggles when her child is in conflict with the law.
She is currently the Corporate Lead for the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Committees within the 5 Secure Youth Detention Centers across the province and a member of Hospice Dufferin Board of Directors.

Alethia O’Hara-Stephenson 

Alethia O’Hara-Stephenson, CIP, BA, MBA

Alethia is a highly sought-after speaker, author and community advocate who is passionate about Diversity Equity and inclusion initiatives and advancing the needs of her community.  She is the Founder and President of the Dufferin County Canadian Black Association and is the recipient of multiple awards including the RBC Global Citizen Award, the Town of Shelburne Community Excellence Award and a 2020 MyFm Woman of Influence honoree. Alethia Holds a BA in Political Science from York University, an MBA in Leadership and Innovation from Edinburgh Napier University in Scotland, Certificate in Diversity & Inclusion from Ashton College and a Chartered Insurance Professional (CIP) Designation from the Insurance Institute of Canada.   

 Soha Soliman

• Social Justice Advocate
• President and Founder of Muslim Students' Association
• Public Relations Officer of MoD, IERA, MOSCC & FIS
• Recipient of 2017 Citizenship Award, 2019 Social Activism Award & 2020 Outstanding Student Royal Award

Harleen Toor 

Harleen is currently a law student at the Bora Laskin Faculty of Law. She completed a double major in Criminology and Philosophy at the University of Toronto. Harleen has been a Shelburne resident since 2013 and a community advocate within town. She is passionate about human rights issues and access to justice. As a member of the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee in Shelburne, Harleen seeks to focus on the impacts of systemic discrimination within town. She hopes to work collaboratively with other committee members to identify and address such issues of racism and discrimination.

At the March 25, 2021 Special Council meeting the following resolution was passed to appoint Committee members:

Moved By Councillor Benotto

Seconded By Councillor Buffett

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council amends the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee Terms of Reference to provide for a total of 8 community members and 3 Council members; 

AND THAT Council appoints the following community members to the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee for the remaining term of Council AND THAT the following Council members will be appointed to the committee for the remaining term of Council:

Special Council Meeting - March 25, 2021 - YouTube

• Steve Bowles (Chair)
• Andrew Lewis (Vice- Chair)
• Mikal Archer
• Councillor Lynda Buffett
• Bill Gillam
• Councillor Shane Hall

• Cheryl Peterson-Rivet
• Councillor Kyle Fegan
• Councillor Lindsay Wegener
• Councillor Lynda Buffett
• Geoff Dunlop
• Sharron Peet

Shelburne and District Fire Board meeting dates 

In 2021, the Board will meet on;

• February 2, 2021
• April 6, 2021
• May 4, 2021
• June 1, 2021
• July 6, 2021
• August 3, 2021
• September 7, 2021
• October 5, 2021
• November 2, 2021
• December 7, 2021 

View the meeting schedule and minutes to stay informed.  

Those wishing to participate in the meeting can by contacting the Shelburne Police Services Board Secretary Nicole Hill. For more details about participating in the meeting or for anyone wishing to make a presentation to the Board should contact the Board Secretary Nicole Hill at nhill@sdfd.ca at least two weeks prior to the meeting.

• Fire Chief Ralph Snyder
• Councillor Shane Hall, Town of Shelburne
• Councillor Walter Benotto, Town of Shelburne (Chair)
• Earl Hawkins, Town of Mulmur
• Fred Nix, Town of Mono
• Gail Little, Township of Amaranth
• Heather Foster, Township of Amaranth
• Janet Horner, Town of Mulmur
• Margaret Mercer, Township of Melancthon
• Secretary-Treasurer Nicole Hill
• Sharon Martin, Town of Mono
• Wayne Hannon, Township of Melancthon

Shelburne Police Services Board meeting dates 

In 2021, the Board will meet on;

• January 19, 2021
• February 16, 2021
• March 16, 2021
• April 20, 2021
• May 18, 2021
• June 15, 2021
• July 20, 2021
• August 17, 2021
• September 21, 2021
• October 19, 2021
• November 16, 2021

Meetings are held at 6:00 p.m. Due to COVID-19, meetings are being held virtually for the time being. 

View the meeting schedule and minutes to stay informed.  

Those wishing to participate in the meeting can by contacting the Shelburne Police Services Board Secretary Nicole Hill. For more details about participating in the meeting or for anyone wishing to make a presentation to the Board should contact the Board Secretary Nicole Hill at nhillsecretary@gmail.com at least two weeks prior to the meeting.

• Wade Mills, Mayor, Council Representative
• Steve Anderson, Deputy Mayor, Council Representative
• Nicole Hill, Board Secretary
• Mike Fazackerley (Chair), Citizen Representative
• Althea Ali, Provincial Appointee
• Dan Sample, Provincial Appointee

• Councillor Shane Hall
• Gail Little, Township of Amaranth
• Geoff Dunlop, Town of Shelburne (Chair)
• James Hodder, Town of Shelburne
• Margaret Mercer, Township of Melancthon
• Mikal Archer, Town of Shelburne
• Patty Clark, Township of Mulmur
• Paul Barclay, Town of Shelburne
• Sharon Martin, Town of Mono