Roxanne Tessier
Roxanne Tessier (she/her) is a business owner, former financial agent, and community advocate running for Councillor in Ward 11 (Minnow Lake) in Greater Sudbury. Her experience includes financial services, client advocacy, entrepreneurship, coaching, and volunteering. She is interested in affordable housing, addiction treatment, municipal transparency, and fiscal accountability.
Darlene Vanderlee
Darlene Vanderlee (she/her) has more than 30 years of experience in education, including teaching and consulting in a variety of areas. She holds degrees from Western University, York University, and Laurentian University, and has volunteered extensively in her community, including serving on the board of the Nipissing Parry Sound Children's Aid Society.
Amy Voz
Amy Voz (she/her) is a lifelong Minnow Lake resident, working professional, community advocate, and parent raising her daughter in the same neighbourhood where she grew up. With a background in social services, housing, addictions, and education, Amy has built her career around supporting people and strengthening communities. She has spent the last three years serving as Vice President of the East End Playground Association, helping revitalize community spaces, expand free programming, and create new opportunities for local youth.
Tanya Vrebosch
Tanya Vrebosch (she/her) brings 18 years of municipal council experience to North Bay, including service as Deputy Mayor, Budget Chief, and Chair of Public Works. She has represented Northern Ontario municipal interests through her work with AMO and ROMA and holds a Diploma in Public Administration from Western University.
Elise Willison
Elise Willison (she/her) is a former municipal planner with more than 15 years of experience working with municipalities. She has experience serving on a library board and assisting local landowners with rezoning and severance applications. Through her professional and community experience, Elise has developed an understanding of municipal processes, the working relationship between municipal staff, Council, and the public, and Council’s role in representing residents while balancing local perspectives with provincial requirements.
Lora Wahamaa
Lora Wahamaa (she/her) is a wife, mother of two, and current Town Councillor in Espanola. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Laurentian University and a diploma in Human Resource Management from Trillium College. Since moving to Espanola in 2022, she has been actively involved in the community, including serving on the Espanola Public Library Board.
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