2011-2012 Directors - Front row - Madeline Fielding, Susan Daglish (president), Liz Denyar, Helen Hobson; Back row - Doug Bryden, Leigh Terry (* see note below), Mike Webb, Dianne Davidson (** see note below), Peter Long, Michael Silver, Jim Crawford; (absent for picture - Andree Baillargeon, Doug Clark, Louise Cragg, Michel Fortin)
The Muskoka Ratepayers' Board of Directors is a dedicated group of volunteers with a common passion to help protect Muskoka. We are residents, cottagers, some of us are on the water, some of us live and work in the towns of Muskoka, so our interest and goals reach beyond the lapping waves and boathouses of the big lakes.
We are particularly delighted to welcome 4 permanent residents of Muskoka as directors this year (Andree, Mike, Diane and Liz). Each of them brings in depth knowledge and expertise, and a deep commitment to our members. The Muskoka Ratepayers’ Association is not a cottage association, though many of our members enjoy their waterfront properties. The Ratepayers’ represent ALL the ratepayers of Muskoka, and is concerned not only with the issues of the our seasonal members, but also with the year-round viability of Muskoka. The addition of these 4 permanent residents to our board will enable us to more easily react to the evolving environment of Muskoka, and to have a greater presence at the District of Muskoka.
You'll see our Directors at every meeting of the Township Council, Committee of the Whole, and Committee of Adjustment. We are also represented on the Watershed Council, and on many cottagers' associations throughout the township. Your concerns about Muskoka are our concerns and we make sure your voice is heard.
Of course, the Ratepayers’ would not be able do the work we do without the invaluable support of our Administrative Assistant Pat Sinclair. Pat keeps us all organized, is the friendly voice when you telephone us, attends many Council meetings, and sources the sticky buns that fuel all board meetings. Thank you Pat.
* Leigh Terry passed away on December 23, 2011 after complications with her cancer treatments. Leigh has served on our board for the past 5 years, and will be sorely missed.
** Dianne Davidson has put her name forward as a candidate to fill the Ward A council vacancy left by the the resignation of Bob McTavish. As per the Ratepayers’ policy, Dianne is on temporary leave of absense from our board until the results are known.
Last Updated: January 13, 2012