Lakehead University economics graduate with a Master's in Environmental Studies from York University. Served as councillor (1979), mayor (1997–2003), and federal MP for Thunder Bay–Rainy River (2004–2008) before returning as mayor in 2022. Instrumental in establishing the Northern Ontario School of Medicine and is the only mayor to have served as president of all three major Ontario municipal associations.

Third-generation Thunder Bay resident first elected in 2000, making him the longest continuously serving councillor. Works as Deputy Superintendent of Programs at the Thunder Bay Correctional Centre and previously owned a small business in McIntyre Ward. Known for constituent accessibility and focus on economic development, youth employment, and public safety.

Holds degrees in Physics and Education; currently a professor at Confederation College's School of Aviation, Engineering Technology and Trades. Chaired the Waterfront Development Committee that helped attract over $100 million in investment to Prince Arthur's Landing. Chairs Administrative Services overseeing the city's annual budget process.

Honours Political Science graduate from Lakehead University who owned Unveiled Bridal in Thunder Bay's South Core for nearly a decade. Won the 2019 Wheels of Change Community Champion of the Year award for active transportation advocacy. Carries one of the largest committee portfolios on council, including Vice-Chair of Intergovernmental Affairs.

Retired Charge Radiation Therapist from Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre with a B.Sc. (Honours) from Western Michigan University. Served on the Board of Directors of the Ontario Association of Medical Radiation Sciences. Sits on boards for the Thunder Bay Police Service, Age Friendly Thunder Bay, and the District Health Unit.

University of Toronto science graduate and licensed Ontario real estate broker since 1991. Developer behind Terra Vista Condominiums, Thunder Bay's largest condominium development. Business experience spans real estate, land development, property management, and international education.

Honours B.Sc. from University of Toronto and B.Ed. from Queen's University; teaches Biology at Westgate Collegiate. Championed the Boulevard Lake dam rehabilitation for over 13 years, helping secure $13.2 million in federal funding.

Spent 29 years with the Boys and Girls Club of Thunder Bay, serving as Executive Director since 2001. Created the city's first Community Hub and is a graduate of the inaugural Leadership Thunder Bay program. Advocates for practical infrastructure improvements including designated truck routes.

Long-time small business owner in Thunder Bay's downtown core with over 20 years of experience in economic development. Past president of the Bay and Algoma Business District who helped establish Thunder Bay's first Buskers Festival. Serves on the District Social Services Administration Board advocating for the region's most vulnerable citizens.

Confederation College graduate serving as Senior Advisor for Municipal and Stakeholder Engagement at Enbridge Gas Ontario. Previously spent seven years as Executive Director of the Northwestern Ontario Municipal Association, lobbying provincial and federal governments. Chairs the Intergovernmental Affairs Committee and serves as a Board of Governor at Confederation College.

Holds a Master of Arts in History and teaches law, philosophy, and history at St. Patrick High School. Serves on the Board of Directors of the Thunder Bay Museum. Championed a bylaw requiring all councillors to host annual public ward meetings, taking effect in 2027.

Spent 35 years at the Can Car/Bombardier/Alstom rail plant and served 11 years as President of Unifor Local 1075. Met with over 108 federal representatives to lobby for transit manufacturing contracts that preserved local jobs. Advocates on council for infrastructure improvements and community services in Northwood.

Lifelong Red River resident with a B.Sc. and B.Ed. from Lakehead University. 25-year educator with the Thunder Bay Catholic District School Board. Advocates for community health and recreation infrastructure, including supporting the city's $42-million indoor turf sports facility.