Leadership. Results. Accountability.
I am always willing to listen and lend a hand!
October 24th, elect a Mayor with a proven record of achievement for Parry Sound!
Leadership. Results. Accountability.
I am always willing to listen and lend a hand!
October 24th, elect a Mayor with a proven record of achievement for Parry Sound!
You can vote for Jamie before election day!
You can vote 24 hours per day any day from October 11th to October 24th at 8pm. You will receive your Personal Identification Number (PIN) by mail, so that you can vote online or by phone.
About Mayor McGarvey
Jamie McGarvey has a long history of public service. He has served on local councils for 37 years and served as Mayor of the Town of Parry Sound for the past 12 years.
Jamie has gone above and beyond these official roles to serve on numerous boards, commissions and committees. Locally, he has served groups related to social services, non-profit housing, land ambulance, policing and economic development.
He brings this first-hand knowledge of important public services to provincial associations as well. He was a member of the Board of Directors of the Ontario Non-Profit Housing Association from 2011 to 2014.
Jamie has also been on the Association of Municipalities of Ontario Board of Directors since 2011, as a member of the Small Urban Caucus. He is the Chair of the AMO Housing Task Force and served on its Indigenous Task Force. He was the Chair of OSUM from 2016 – 2018. Jamie Served as AMO President from 2018 – 2020 and 2021 – 2022.
Currently Jamie is serving as the Past President for the Association of Municipalities of Ontario.
Jamie has been with Parry Sound Home Hardware for 44 years and has been the Store Manager for the past 7 years.
37 Years Of Experience In The Area!
Over the years Jamie has worked with Federal and Provincial politicians and staff to help create opportunity for the Parry Sound Area. HIs work to get natural gas to the Parry Sound Area and to get a Community Futures Committee, which was able to bring a Community Business Development Corporation to the Parry Sound Area, has definitely helped the Area.
As Chair of the Parry Sound District Land Ambulance Committee Jamie has assisted in building one of the best Land Ambulance services in Ontario. Jamie has also saved two peoples lives with the use of CPR. He has been recognized by the Ontario Non-Profit Housing Association for taking initiative in trying to change federal and provincial policy so that more affordable housing can be built and current housing stock maintained.
Jamie knows what it takes to build Affordable Housing. The creation of the Sound Community Hub which has 50 + Affordable Units was a major undertaking and he chaired the committee that undertook the project. This Project has been viewed by Provincial Officials and other Communities as a model of Affordability Success.
In 2018 Jamie was presented with the Executive Award from the Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities for his efforts in Community Building.
Jamie continues to work in the Parry Sound community to help create growth and greater opportunity.
Our Local Accomplishments
Industrial Development
Supporting Parry Sound’s ever growing industrial development is a primary motivation for Jamie.
Tourism Accommodation
Jamie helped to expand Parry Sound’s ability to accommodate tourism, which is a big part of our future success.
Improved OPP Location
Jamie was a proponent of freeing up the waterfront real estate for more suitable purposes and moving the police station to it’s new location with fast highway access to all nearby regions.
Affordable Housing
Jamie considers affordable housing a critical issue for Parry Sound and has supported the development of condos and apartments.
Hydro Electric Dam
Jamie’s recognizes the commitment to renewable and sustainable energy sources as a necessity for our shared future.
Solar Farm
Parry Sound’s solar farm with battery backup is another measure of renewable energy while also stabilizing our power grid. Jamie worked to seek funding to make this possible.
Record of Experience:
Councillor
Commission Member
Board Member
Chair
Chair
Councillor
Board Member
Chair
Mayor
Director
Director
President
Director
Past President
Governance Committee
Board Member
Chair
President
Council Representative
Council Representative
Currently Vice Chair
North Bay Parry Sound Public Health Unit Board
Letter to our Voters:
Dear Resident,
I am seeking re-election for the position of Mayor. We need to keep the momentum that we have going to continue to build our strong vibrant community. We have finally been able to have the population sign changed on the highway that seemed stuck at 6500 for decades. We have new and expanded businesses and continue to look for new housing developments to support the business and professional services growth.
Part of my role as Mayor is making sure that I am in close contact with residents, business operators and service providers, seeking to understand their concerns and working to resolve them. I have worked hard for many years to build networks and connections both within and outside of Parry Sound. Our diversity and growth will provide increasing opportunity for many.
In August of this year, I finished another term as President of the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO). As AMO President I represented Parry Sound and the other 443 municipalities in Ontario. It has allowed me to be at the table with the provincial government ministries to help advocate for better policies and legislation that support municipalities. I have built a network of relationships that will only help to move our town ahead and has brought significant attention to Parry Sound from across Ontario and Canada. As I transition into the role of Past President of AMO, and chairing AMO’s Housing Task Force, I am still at the table in Queens Park working for the betterment of Ontario’s municipalities of which for me, Parry Sound is at the forefront.
COVID-19 affected the lives of many people and our outlook on business and how we relate to each other. Through this period of time, I worked to find the avenues so people were educated, updated and the ways and means of trying to keep people safe while vaccines were being developed. One of my successes as President of AMO was advocating for funding from the Provincial and Federal Governments. We were successful in acquiring $4 Billion from both upper levels of government for municipalities and businesses in Ontario. Of this the Town received $508,557, the Land Ambulance received $251,816 and the District Social Services received $4,413,612.
This next 4-year term of council will be busy and we need to hit the ground running. There is much on the horizon with new businesses, housing development and the new Recreation/Pool Complex. Within the first 100 days we need to bring the new councillors up to speed and select committee members for various committees. We have to develop a 2023 budget. Our strategic plan needs to be updated and to do this we need public participation that addresses housing, business development, tourism, the environment and investigating public transit. I have the experience and determination to get the most out of the next 4 years of council and I want to work with you on all of this.
There is always much to consider in a municipal election. We need to keep our community growing and well connected so that we can provide the best possible future for the people of Parry Sound. I look forward to your support on October 24th. Sincerely,
Letter to our Voters:
Dear Resident,
I am seeking re-election for the position of Mayor. We need to keep the momentum that we have going to continue to build our strong vibrant community. We have finally been able to have the population sign changed on the highway that seemed stuck at 6500 for decades. We have new and expanded businesses and continue to look for new housing developments to support the business and professional services growth.
Part of my role as Mayor is making sure that I am in close contact with residents, business operators and service providers, seeking to understand their concerns and working to resolve them. I have worked hard for many years to build networks and connections both within and outside of Parry Sound. Our diversity and growth will provide increasing opportunity for many.
In August of this year, I finished another term as President of the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO). As AMO President I represented Parry Sound and the other 443 municipalities in Ontario. It has allowed me to be at the table with the provincial government ministries to help advocate for better policies and legislation that support municipalities. I have built a network of relationships that will only help to move our town ahead and has brought significant attention to Parry Sound from across Ontario and Canada. As I transition into the role of Past President of AMO, and chairing AMO’s Housing Task Force, I am still at the table in Queens Park working for the betterment of Ontario’s municipalities of which for me, Parry Sound is at the forefront.
COVID-19 affected the lives of many people and our outlook on business and how we relate to each other. Through this period of time, I worked to find the avenues so people were educated, updated and the ways and means of trying to keep people safe while vaccines were being developed. One of my successes as President of AMO was advocating for funding from the Provincial and Federal Governments. We were successful in acquiring $4 Billion from both upper levels of government for municipalities and businesses in Ontario. Of this the Town received $508,557, the Land Ambulance received $251,816 and the District Social Services received $4,413,612.
This next 4-year term of council will be busy and we need to hit the ground running. There is much on the horizon with new businesses, housing development and the new Recreation/Pool Complex. Within the first 100 days we need to bring the new councillors up to speed and select committee members for various committees. We have to develop a 2023 budget. Our strategic plan needs to be updated and to do this we need public participation that addresses housing, business development, tourism, the environment and investigating public transit. I have the experience and determination to get the most out of the next 4 years of council and I want to work with you on all of this.
There is always much to consider in a municipal election. We need to keep our community growing and well connected so that we can provide the best possible future for the people of Parry Sound. I look forward to your support on October 24th. Sincerely,
Do you have any questions?
I want to hear from you. I’m always willing to listen and to lend a hand. Feel free to call or emailjg1mcgarvey@gmail.com.