Here’s who is running for mayor in Peterborough and how to find them
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city population: 83,651 according to the 2021 census
Important employers: Peterborough Regional Health Centre, Trent University, Fleming College, Minute Maid, Quaker Oats
Peterborough was growing rapidly even before the boom of the COVID-19 pandemic caused many Toronto residents to leave the provincial capital to live in smaller rural communities.
Often seen as a stopgap between Toronto and Ottawa, the city has a thriving tourism industry. Also, students for the two major post-secondary schools come every year, although it is also considered a senior community where one-fifth of the population are seniors.
Problems affecting Peterborough include a busy housing market, a rental market with low vacancies, below-average incomes compared to the rest of the province, as well as the ever-looming opioid crisis and problems related to crime, both petty and violent.
Henry Clarke
Henry Clarke, a longtime councilman first elected in 1997, has served as deputy mayor four times and is looking to rise to the top of the council.
Website: https://henryclarkeformayor.ca
Email: [email protected]
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/henryclarkeformayor/
Stephen Wright
Elected to Northcrest Ward in 2018, Stephen Wright is seeking to become Peterborough’s mayor with the blessing of current Mayor Diane Therrien.
Website: https://sawright.ca/
Email: [email protected]
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CouncillorStephenWright/
jeff leal
With more than 30 years of experience between serving on City Council and the Peterborough-Kawartha MPP, Jeff Leal is looking to continue his political career as Mayor.
Phone: 705-930-6278
Website: https://www.jefflealformayor.ca/
Email: [email protected]
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JeffLealPtbo
Brian Lumsden
Brian Lumsden, a former Toronto real estate agent, wants to run for mayor after witnessing homelessness in the community and wants to do something to help.
Telephone: 705-991-5444
Email: [email protected]
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100084384476664
Victor cross
After giving up his career as a teacher for the area’s two school boards, Victor Kreuz says he wants to use his role as mayor to advocate for social justice and help those in need.