Cora DeMarco
Cora DeMarco (she/her) is a lifelong Greater Sudbury resident, wife, mother, and human resources professional. She is the Manager of Human Resources and People Development at Technica Mining, previously chaired the Greater Sudbury Chamber of Commerce board, and has served on the Prevention Council of Ontario's Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development since 2020.
Melanie Ducharme
Melanie Ducharme (she/her/elle) is an incumbent Temiskaming Shores City Councillor, nonprofit leader, and community volunteer. She holds a master's degree in business and leads an organization supporting survivors of violence and developing affordable housing. Melanie is running for re-election with a focus on housing, infrastructure, environmental protection, community engagement, and strengthening the work already underway in Temiskaming Shores.
Louise Essiembre
Louise Essiembre (elle/she/her) is a community advocate and former Conseil scolaire catholique Nouvelon trustee running in Zone 4 (Wards 1–4) of Greater Sudbury. She previously served three terms representing families in the Valley and has experience with Parents Partenaires en Éducation and Sudbury Rainbow Crime Stoppers. Louise is focused on transparent school board governance, supporting students with diverse learning needs, and ensuring families feel heard.
Jennifer Francella-Medeiros
Jennifer Francella-Medeiros (she/her) is a working mother of two, a member of Batchewana First Nation, and a longtime Sault Ste. Marie resident running for Councillor in Ward 4. She brings more than 30 years of experience in customer service and the food industry, along with experience in entrepreneurship. Her priorities include neighbourhood maintenance, housing, community safety, municipal accountability, and stronger communication with residents.
Angel Gamble
Angel Gamble (she/her) is a Willow Cree woman, entrepreneur, skilled tradesperson, and lifelong Thunder Bay resident running for Councillor in Westfort Ward. Her experience spans Indigenous family services, tattoo artistry, natural skincare, engineering design, and community initiatives. She is interested in strengthening neighbourhood connections, supporting small businesses, improving community safety, and creating local economic opportunities.
Maggie Horsfield
Maggie Horsfield (she/her) is the current Deputy Mayor of North Bay. First elected to Council in 2022, she represents the city on several boards, including FONOM, the North Bay Police Service Board, and DNSSAB. Maggie has worked at Nipissing University for more than 12 years and is currently the Government & Foundations Relations Officer. She is a recipient of the Nipissing University Distinguished Alumni Award and the North Bay & District Chamber of Commerce Young Professional of the Year Award.
Ashley Irwin
Ashley Irwin (she/her) is a current Township of St. Joseph Councillor, Registered Social Worker, clinical supervisor, small-business owner, and farmer. Appointed to Council in May 2025, she brings more than 17 years of experience in mental health, rehabilitation, and community services. Ashley operates Bonnyview Farms and is seeking her first full term on Council, with a focus on responsible municipal governance, rural infrastructure, local businesses, and community well-being.
Johanna Kristolaitis
Johanna Kristolaitis (she/her) has worked as an educator, entrepreneur, communications specialist, event coordinator, and community organizer, and has also experienced unemployment and receiving social assistance. Through these experiences, she has developed skills in critical thinking, research, planning, budgeting, supervision, rapport building, and resourcefulness. Johanna believes North Bay can become a more accessible and sustainable city where people are welcomed and valued, and that City Council should include a wider range of voices, including people with lived experience of low-income issues.