Cora DeMarco
Cora DeMarco is running for Councillor in Ward 10 in Greater Sudbury.
Cora DeMarco is a lifelong Greater Sudbury resident, wife, mother, and human resources professional. She grew up in her family's business, DeMarco's Source for Sports, where she learned the value of hard work, service, and accountability.
Cora is the Manager of Human Resources and People Development at Technica Mining, where she leads recruitment, employee relations, and workforce development across operations in several provinces. She chaired the Greater Sudbury Chamber of Commerce board in 2020–2021 and has served on the Prevention Council of Ontario's Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development since 2020.
Why are you running for municipal office?
I'm running for City Councillor in Ward 10 because I believe our community deserves a councillor who leads with accountability, practical thinking, and genuine listening. My career in human resources has taught me how to solve real problems, manage resources responsibly, and bring people together around shared goals, skills I believe translate directly to municipal government. I launched my campaign with a community cleanup because that's who I am: someone who shows up and does the work, not just someone who talks about it. I want future generations to enjoy the same sense of community that shaped me, and I'm ready to bring that commitment to Council.
What do you love most about your community?
I'm a lifelong Sudburian, and my family's roots in this city go back more than 70 years. I love this community because it's a great place to raise a family. As a lifelong athlete, I also love the access we have to lakes, trails, and the outdoors, right in our own backyard.
What is one thing you would like to see your municipality do differently?
I would like to see our municipality be more transparent and communicate better with residents. On a recent major capital project, some residents lost faith in city council because they felt decisions were being made behind closed doors. Stronger transparency and clearer communication could have prevented that. If elected, I would push for open, timely communication on major decisions like these so residents understand what's happening and why, and so we can build consensus as a community.
If you received a $1 million grant to use for your municipality any way you wanted, what would you do with it?
If I received a $1 million grant for Greater Sudbury, I would first use it as an opportunity to connect with our provincial and federal partners to coordinate funding and leverage additional dollars for greater impact. I would direct that combined investment toward the serious and interconnected challenges of homelessness, addiction, and mental health that our city is facing. These issues can't be solved in isolation, which is why I would invest the funds in services that support each person's needs. That means coordinating housing, mental health care, addiction treatment, and the practical supports people need to stabilize and move forward, to prevent gaps between programs. I would work with local agencies and frontline organizations already doing this work to make sure the money strengthens what's working rather than duplicating it. Helping people achieve stability improves their lives, restores their dignity, and makes our neighbourhoods safer and healthier for everyone.
How do you approach working with people who disagree with you?
When I disagree with someone, my first step is to understand their perspective. I listen to learn why they hold the view they do, not to build a rebuttal. I try to walk a mile in their shoes and consider how their experiences, priorities, and concerns have shaped their position. From there, I share other perspectives on the issue, including my own, so we're working from a fuller picture. Then I look for common ground. Once the dialogue opens up, we often find we have more in common than we thought. At that point, we can agree to disagree respectfully, or I may even change my position. I see that as a strength, not a weakness. If elected, I would bring this same approach to my role as City Councillor.
Where can people find you?
Facebook: Cora DeMarco for Ward 10
Website: coraforsudbury.ca/
