janet.stavinga@mrsourcewater.ca

From 1994-2006, Janet Stavinga served as an elected municipal official, first as a Councillor for the former Township of Goulbourn, then as Mayor and, for the last six years, as an Ottawa City Councillor. In 2006, Janet announced a sabbatical from political life.

Janet works, on a wide variety of issues, to strengthen public engagement and build strong healthy communities. She is passionate about community sustainability, civil society, and creating positive change.
 
As City Councillor, Janet served as Vice-Chair on the RVCA Board of Directors and as Chair on the Steering Committee for the Renfrew County-Mississippi-Rideau Groundwater Study.  Janet understands the diverse challenges within watersheds, the importance of decision-making based on natural systems, and the necessity of partnerships to implement sustainable solutions.

Prior to becoming Mayor, Janet worked as a facilitator with extensive experience in multi-stakeholder forums with government, industry and community organizations.

Janet holds a Master of Science Degree from McGill University and a Bachelor of Arts (Honours), Geography, Resource Management from University of Windsor.

Paul grew up and attended high school in Perth, Ontario. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering while attending Queen’s University. From 1980-1989, Paul worked in the private sector as a Civil Engineer. In 1989, he joined the Town of Carleton Place as Town Engineer. As Town Engineer, he was responsible for all Public Works operations and Development approvals. In 1996, Paul was promoted to Chief Administrative Officer for the Town. He continues in this position with responsibility for all municipal departments. Paul participates in several professional organizations and Chairs the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Monitoring Committee, for the Municipal Engineers Association, and the Watermains Specialty Committee for Ontario Provincial Standards.

Christine Leadman was elected to City Council in 2006 for Kitchissippi Ward 15. Christine's portfolio as Councillor for Kitchissippi includes sitting on the Transit Committee, Transportation Committee and Community and Protective Services Committee. Christine also serves on the Ottawa Community Housing Corporation Board of Directors, Pineview Golf Course Board of Directors and the Westboro BIA Board of Directors. Christine has been involved with many initiatives to improve the quality of life in our community by helping the environment, families, seniors, youth, charities, and businesses. 

Eleanor Renaud

George Braithwaite is a retired Naval Officer, who lives in the Township of Lanark Highlands with his wife Judith. They have three adult children, all of whom live in Ottawa. Since his retirement, he has served as a municipal councilor, Chair of the Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority, Vice-Chair of Conservation Ontario and as a member of non-profit boards of directors in various capacities. He currently serves as a member of the Lanark Highlands’ Police Services Board and is Past President of a provincial organization dedicated to serving the interests of People with Intellectual Disabilities and their families.

Mary represents Ottawa Riverkeeper, a science-based non-government organization bringing people together to protect and promote the ecological health and diversity of the Ottawa River and its tributaries.  Mary is a professional engineer specializing in water resources with over twenty years experience in infrastructure management, aquatic ecosystem assessments and environment policy and program development. She has worked in both the public and private sectors. Mary is a Principal of Marbek Resource Consultants, one of Canada’s leading environment and energy management consulting firms. Mary holds a Master of Science in Environment and Management, and Bachelor degrees in civil engineering and English literature.