Mayor & Council
Residents of the Town of Cochrane elect its Mayor & Council every four years. The Town’s current council was elected in 2022. Every council runs a four-year term. The next election will occur in the Fall of 2026.
Regular Council meetings are held inside the Council Chambers, in the Town Hall, located at 171 Fourth Avenue. Regular Council meetings are televised on our community channel 327 or may also be viewed through our Council Cast section of the website. Browse the interactive calendar, and access meeting minutes and agendas below.
Any person, group of persons, or organization wishing to address Council, with respect to a matter already on Council Agenda, shall fill out the delegation form and submit a written request, along with their presentation materials, to the Clerk no later than 12:00 noon, five (5) business days prior to the meeting of Council. Delegation requests to address Council on matters not already on the Agenda must be submitted at least fourteen (14) days prior to the meeting.
Procedural By-Law
By-Law 1526-2022 - Being a By-Law to govern the proceedings of the Town of Cochrane Council, its Committees, the conduct of its members and the calling of meetings.
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Ombudsman of Ontario
The Ombudsman of Ontario is an Officer of the Provincial Legislature who is independent of government and political parties. The Ombudsman’s job is to ensure government accountability through effective oversight of the administration of government services. The Ombudsman is appointed for a five-year renewable term and his powers and authorities are contained in legislation under the Ombudsman Act.
Invite the Mayor to your event
To invite the Mayor to your function, please use the request form to send us a detailed description about the special event. Special events may include, but are not limited to the following:
- Official openings
- Ribbon cutting
- Speaking engagements
- Photo opportunities
- Flag raising
You may also contact Mayor Politis by email or give us a call at 705-272-4361 (ext. 231).
Alice Mercier
Contact for Mayor & Council
171 Fourth Avenue
Cochrane, ON P0L 1C0
Tel: 705-272-4361
Members of Council
Council Chambers at Town Hall is a council working environment that is comprised of many different people and parts. Below is a display of councillor biographies that best describe those who are helping to make daily decisions for the town and its community.

Peter Politis
Mayor
Peter is undertaking a third term as Cochrane’s Mayor. He is a change agent and community builder, whose life’s work is built upon the type of critical thinking and transformational leadership that effectively challenges conventional thinking, to discover opportunity where least expected.
As a leading advocate for the North and its way of life, he has driven important regional issues such as: the reinstatement of the spring bear hunt; massive savings in policing costs across the region; spent three days in a tent drawing attention to homelessness; and stopping the divestment of the ONTC, among many others.
As a management consultant by trade, Peter has decades of experience and training in key disciplines such as negotiations, facilitation, people management, business and strategic planning, project management, brainstorming, corporate training, and risk management. He has specialized in Indigenous and municipal affairs for several decades. His enabling approach and trademark flare for innovation consistently helps break barriers while pioneering breakthrough agreements and sustainable partnerships between government, industry, municipality, and the Indigenous community across Canada.
He was recognized for his creative accomplishments by being nominated for the Premier’s Award for most outstanding college graduate in Ontario under the business category, and received the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal for his volunteer commitment to his community and Canada.
France Bouvier
Councillor
Coming soon…
Daniel Brunet
Councillor
Daniel Brunet was born in Cochrane Ontario in 1985 and spent his entire childhood in Cochrane. A 2001 graduate of Ecole Secondaire Jeunesse Nord, Daniel has taken his family entrepreneurial back ground and has created two successful companies currently employing 50 people in Ontario and Quebec.
Daniel and his wife live on a farm and enjoy growing vegetables and are the proud parents of a nine year old and a six year old. Daniel has a background in problem solving, coaching, budgeting, and forecasting, including 13.5 years of business development all while managing growth, structure and team building. After creating two sustainable business and surrounding himself with some of the best suppliers and people in the industry it has allowed him to move back to his home town, Cochrane, to raise his two beautiful girls with his wife.
Sylvie Charron-lemieux
Councillor
Coming soon…
Rodney Hoogenhoud
Councillor
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Susan Nelson
Councillor
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Marck Recoskie
Councillor
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Minutes & Agendas
The council agendas and minutes are now being uploaded to the new Civic Web File Pro System, which are embedded below. File Pro makes it quick and easy to find and access information through searchable online files. Click on the toggles below to view latest minutes and agendas. To access past agendas and minutes, visit Civic Web File Pro System.
Committee of the Whole
Policy & Priorities Committee
Council Renumeration
The Municipal Act, Section 284 (1), requires that the Treasurer of every municipality submit a Statement of Remuneration and Expenses, for the preceding year, paid to the Members of Council and Council appointments to Boards and other Bodies.
Statements of Renumeration
Download the latest Town of Cochrane renumeration statements.
Municipal Integrity Commissioner
Section 223.3 of the Municipal Act enables a municipality to appoint an Integrity Commissioner (IC) to address the application of the Code of Conduct for elected officials and/or members of local boards and committees.
Responsibilities
The Integrity Commissioner is responsible to:
- Provide information and direction to Committee and Council members on the “Code of Conduct” and the “Council – Staff Relations Policy”.
- Coordinate education and procedural training on the policies, Code of Conduct and Municipal Conflict of Interest Act to Council, staff and members of the community.
- Conduct investigations and provide reports on alleged breaches.
- Provide annual reports to Council on any requests of the Integrity Commissioner.
Integrity Commissioner
Any person who has reasonable grounds to believe that a Member has breached a provision of the Code may file a complaint with Expertise for Municipalities (E4M), the Town of Cochrane Integrity Commissioner directly as follows:
- Address: 1894 Lasalle Blvd, Sudbury, ON P3A 2A4
- Telephone: (705) 863-3306
- Fax: (705) 863-3306
- Email: ic@e4m.solutions
Inquiry & Annual Reports
Inquiry Reports and Annual Reports from the Integrity Commissioner.
Integrity Commissioner - 2021 Annual Report
Download the latest Integrity Commissioner annual report.
Inquiry Report Decision - August 10, 2021
Contravention of the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act & The Town of Cochrane Code of conduct By Former Councillor.
Inquiry Report Decision - August 31, 2021
Contravention of the Town of Cochrane Code of Conduct.
Declaration of Interest Registry
The Municipal Conflict of Interest Act requires Members of Council to declare any direct or indirect pecuniary interest in relation to a matter under consideration. A pecuniary interest relating to a matter is one where there is reasonable likelihood or expectation of financial loss or gain by the Member or related persons as defined in the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act. The onus to declare a pecuniary interest rests with the member, and there is time dedicated for these declarations on every meeting agenda.
Changes to the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act require municipalities to maintain a registry of all declarations made under this Act. The registry must include the original written declaration provided by the member of Council and must be available to the public.
Additional details can be obtained from the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.M.50.
Proclamations & Flag Raising Ceremonies
The Clerk’s department is responsible for the coordination and management of Proclamations and Flag Raising Ceremonies. Proclamations can be issued for special events and/or activities to recognize the effort and commitment of organizations within the Town of Cochrane who enhance our community. See the attached policy and form for more information on submitting your requests for Proclamations and Flag Raising Ceremonies.
Requesting a Proclamation
Requests for Proclamations and/or Flag-Raising Ceremonies must be submitted by a Town of Cochrane resident, Town of Cochrane property owner or Town of Cochrane resident on behalf of an organization, and are deemed of significance to the Town of Cochrane. The following may be endorsed by Council:
- Civic Promotions
- Public Awareness Campaigns
- Charitable Fundraising Campaigns
- Arts and Cultural Celebrations
Once a proclamation requested is submitted to the Clerk’s Department the request will first be reviewed by the Clerk against the approved eligibility criteria and if eligible, the Clerk will place the request on an agenda of Council for consideration. If the proclamation request has been granted previously, within the past five (5) years, the request will be reviewed by the Clerk against the approved eligibility criteria and will be presented to the Mayor for approval. In the absence of the Mayor, the approval will be delegated to the Deputy Mayor.
2023 Proclamations
2023 Alzheimer Awareness Month
January 2023 has been declared as Alzheimer Awareness month in the Town of Cochrane.
2022 Proclamations
Terry Fox Proclamation
September 12-18, 2022 has been proclaimed as Terry Fox Week in the Town of Cochrane.
2022 Proclamation - National Day of Truth and Reconciliation
September 30, 2022 has been proclaimed as Orange Shirt Day in the Town of Cochrane.
Rett Syndrome Month Proclamation
October 2022 has been declared as Rett Syndrome Awareness Month in the Town of Cochrane.
Child Care Worker Appreciation Day
October 18, 2022 has been designated the 22nd annual Child Care Worker & Early Childhood Educator Appreciation Day.
2022 Proclamation - Fire Prevention Week
October 9 to 15, 2022 has been declared as Fire Prevention Week in the Town of Cochrane.
2021 Proclamations
Child Care Worker and Early Childhood Educator Appreciation Day
October 21, 2021
Past Mayors
Since the town’s inception back in 1911, there have been a total of 32 Mayors who have serve the people of Cochrane. Below is a descending timeline that displays the years in which they served in office.