Regional Councillor Wards 3 & 4
First elected in 1997, Jane served two terms as a local Councillor representing Georgetown and is currently serving her sixth term as a member of Halton Regional Council. As a Regional Councillor she has committed to developing and maintaining a balanced, liveable Halton Hills that is economically viable, with a social conscience. Her efforts have contributed to the expansion of Halton Hills' interconnected trails and cycling routes, and lively cultural scene.
Jane is very interested in environmental issues and supports Town efforts to address climate change and protect the natural environment. Before entering public life, Jane worked in Parks and Recreation for the cities of North York and Sudbury. She has a B.A. in Physical Education and an M. Sc. in Sport Psychology.
Jane is a volunteer member of the Friends of the Old Seed House Garden. She is a co-lead of the Halton Hills Climate Action group and is a leader of Stop Sprawl Halton. She is an avid cyclist, plays tennis and enjoys gardening and camping. She is also a recipient of the 2011 Halton Hills Arts Alive Award for Culture and the 2022 recipient of the Ontario Nature Public Service Award for her work in curbing sprawl in Ontario.
Throughout the years, Jane has also been an instrumental member on various community and municipal committees including:
- Active Transportation
- Conservation Halton
- Bike It Sub-Committee
- Halton Community Housing Corporation
Current Committee work