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Happy 2025! - Mayor's New Year's Message

In Memory of Councillor Byron Faretis 1950-2024

Byron was a dedicated Councillor who immersed himself in all aspects of the Brighton community. He will be remembered for his attention to detail when undertaking new initiatives and his enthusiastic engagement in all the committees he served on. Byron's professional due diligence and open communication style will be missed by both Council members and staff.

Although not a longtime Brighton resident, Byron was proud of his community and always kept Brighton's best interests at heart.

"Byron was a valued member of the Council team. His dedication to residents was truly unmatched. He was thoughtful and thorough in his approach to decision-making, leaving no stone unturned to ensure Brightonians received nothing but the best. Byron's positive outlook and professional demeanor will be missed." - Mayor Ostrander

Before moving to Brighton, Byron spent 25 years in the food and beverage industry. He then started his own graphics business which he operated successfully for 18 years. After selling the business he became a resident of Wilmont Creek, where he was elected President of the Homeowner’s Association.

Online condolences for his family can be left on the Brighton Funeral Home website.

Message from Mayor Brian Ostrander

On behalf of Brighton’s Municipal Council, welcome to Brighton’s website.

We are proud of our community with its natural and built heritage, the dedication of our volunteers, and everything our local businesses have to offer. We hope you will enjoy your time with us. You won't be disappointed. Brighton is the perfect community in which to live, work, play and invest!

It remains my great privilege and honour to be the Mayor of such a caring and progressive community and look forward to working with Council on initiatives that will carry us forward - initiatives that will allow us to prosper well into the future. There is no doubt that what Brighton wants most from your Council is progress and stability and we look forward to delivering.

There is no place like home, and whether Brighton is where you are from, where you have chosen or where you are visiting, I hope you feel at home.

Council Contact Information
	Mayor Brian Ostrander Email Mayor Ostrander 613-475-0670 x212 Since 1992, Brian has worked in the printing and publishing business, building business relationships and working to find new opportunities for business development in an industry that is in flux. Brian was first elected to Brighton Council in 2003. He has taken an active role in community development, sitting on and chairing an array of boards and committees that reflect the needs and character of the community; from public safety to culture to planning. Brian works to drive consensus and bring people together. Brian is married to Tammy, a local educator, and they have two grown daughters, Kaitlyn and Megan.
	Deputy Mayor Ron Anderson Email Deputy Mayor Anderson Ron Anderson has served as a Brighton Councillor for the past four years. Newly Elected as Deputy Mayor, Ron brings a balanced approach with integrity to meet today's challenges. Anderson's family has made Brighton home for over 42 years. He was educated in Toronto for Hospitality & Tourism and Management. He was further certified through the Canadian Securities Institute as a Financial Advisor following a very successful and enjoyable career in Hotel Management for over 40 years with International Hotels and Resorts in Toronto, Banff and primarily here in the Quinte Region. Ron is proud of his long-time Volunteer work in the region having Chaired the Quinte United Way Campaign, serving on many area Boards and Fundraising committees during his career. Anderson plans to have a renewed focus this term on Community Development, Health Care, Accessibility, Safe Roads, Tourism and Municipal Infrastructure.
	Councillor Anne Butwell Email Councillor Butwell Anne was first elected in 2022 as a municipal councillor in Brighton, where she is committed to ensuring accessible government for all residents. Along with her role as a councillor, Anne brings extensive Operations Management experience from her nearly 20 years with a Federal Port Authority, and also runs a successful real estate business in Brighton. As a community-minded individual, Anne regularly volunteers in schools, sponsors free family skating events, and supports various local causes and organizations through her time and financial contributions. In addition to her professional pursuits, Anne is also a wife and a mom, balancing her role in the community and her family life with equal dedication. She lives with her husband Don, and their two children, Molly and Colton.
	Councillor Hannah MacAusland Email Councillor MacAusland Hannah Macausland is honoured by this opportunity to serve Brighton at this time. She looks forward to working closely with residents, her other council members, local businesses, and community leaders. As a life long resident of Brighton Hannah MacAusland has a deep appreciation for the community and a strong passion for its continued growth and success. I have seen the progress we’ve made, and I am committed to ensuring that our municipality continues to thrive in a positive and sustainable way. She believes that an engaged and informed community is the foundation of a good governance, and she welcomes the opportunity to hear from residents about issues that matter most.
	Councillor Emily Rowley Email Councillor Rowley Emily Rowley is excited to begin her fourth Council term. A lifelong Brighton resident, getting involved in her community has been an evolvement that began with volunteering with local charities and committees that lead her to seek a place around the Council table. She is looking forward to working with a new team that will bring new perspectives and ideas to move Brighton forward.
	Councillor Jeff Wheeldon Email Councillor Wheeldon Jeff Wheeldon has lived in Brighton since 2016. He has been involved in politics at every level, from community organizing to federal Shadow Cabinet, but feels most passionate about contributing to the common life of his own community. He is a co-founder of Community Driven Strategies, a social enterprise aimed at helping communities collaborate to create solutions to complex problems, and he has worked as a Realtor in Brighton since 2018. He holds a Master of Arts in Systematic Theology, still writes occasionally for academic journals, and frequently blogs on his website and writes columns in local publications. He's blessed with a brilliant wife and two imaginative children.
	Councillor Bobbi Wright Email Councillor Wright Bobbi Wright was born and raised in Brighton and is proud to call Brighton her hometown. Bobbi is a children’s author and entrepreneur who owns The Birdhouse Nature Store in the downtown area. She is very much looking forward to listening and learning to assist Brighton in the years ahead. Bobbi lives with her retired husband, Andrew Reid, her daughters and two goofy golden retrievers. She loves living in Brighton being surrounded by the nature that Northumberland County and Presqu’ile Provincial Park offer.