The City of Elliot Lake is led by a 7-member Council made up of the elected mayor and six councillors elected at large.
The City of Elliot Lake's 2018 City Council includes:
- Mayor Dan Marchisella
- Councillor Luc Cyr (Deputy Mayor)
- Councillor Ed Pearce
- Councillor Norman Mann
- Councillor Sandy Finamore
- Councillor Chris Patrie
- Councillor Tom Turner
Mayor and Council biographies
Mayor Dan Marchisella |
Born and raised in Elliot Lake.
- Married to Misty, with three children: Brody, Logan and Hope.
- First elected Mayor in 2014 and again in October 2018
- Presided over Council and sat on multiple committees
- Spent six years with the Canadian Forces, with one tour in Afghanistan.
- Graduated with honours from the Business program at Algonquin College.
- Completed multiple courses on budgeting, procurement and ethics while employed with the Public Service for the Department of National Defence.
- Committed to the development of sustainable industry for Elliot Lake, a diversification of recreation for all age groups and free competitive practice for business growth.
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Councillor Luc Cyr (Deputy Mayor) |
Residing in Elliot Lake since 1974 except for a nine-year period from 1988 - 1996.
- Husband to Nancy and a father to Danielle.
- Fully bilingual in English and French.
- Committed to economic growth and to ensuring long-term sustainability.
- Welcomes residents to communicate their concerns and needs.
- Supports improving city accessibility for all residents.
- Dedicated to work restoring trust, fairness and openness of City Council.
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Councillor Ed Pearce |
Graduate of the University of Saskatchewan.
- Background in communications and marketing.
- Active in a wide range of community affairs.
- Former chair of the Community Liaison Committee and Residential Commission.
- Currently a director of ELNOS and chair of The Solutions Group.
- Dedicated to economic development and diversification.
- Married to Dianna McInnes, who was raised in Elliot Lake. We have three sons and five grandchildren.
- An avid gardener, poor golfer and crossword puzzle addict.
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Councillor Norman Mann |
Lifelong resident of Elliot Lake.
- Received an Honours Commerce Degree from the University of Windsor in 1993.
- Employed with Huron Lodge as Chief Executive Officer.
- Three-time past president of the Rotary Club of Elliot Lake and Paul Harris Fellow.
- Current trustee with St. Joseph's General Hospital.
- Wants continued prosperity for future generations of Elliot Lake residents, including his children.
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Councillor Sandy Finamore |
40-year resident of Elliot Lake.
- Married for 42 years to David Finamore.
- Mother of four amazing adults.
- Blessed grandmother of eight.
- Lives a life of gratitude by staying involved in this community that has given my family so much.
- Open to feedback and discussion about what matters to you.
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Councillor Chris Patrie |
Born and raised in Elliot Lake.
- Owns and operates a local business with wife Kelli.
- Active in the community while raising two daughters.
- Committed to community growth and expansion as well as a stable tourism economy.
- Welcomes input, comments and any concerns residents may have with an open mind.
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Councillor Tom Turner |
Citizen of Elliot Lake since 1995
- Happily married to Terri and proud father of two sons with two gorgeous granddaughters.
- Educated at UWO and RMC.
- Manages and operates a local business.
- Active volunteer and strong supporter of community organizations.
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Previous Councils
View our historical Council page that lists all past Councils (1955 to 2018).
2018 City of Elliot Lake election results
View the 2018 City of Elliot Lake election results.
2014 City of Elliot Lake election results
View the 2014 City of Elliot Lake election results.