Tim Lauer
Municipal Elections 2026
Welcome and thanks for being an engaged voter. Please find on these pages some of the issues I feel are important to residents of the City of Orillia. I will attempt to outline my position on all major concerns affecting the well being of our community. After review , if you have questions or would like to comment – please contact me at tlauer@sympatico.ca.
Election Day – October 26, 2026
Bio
My name is Tim Lauer – I am married to Rhonda Sunstrum – we have two sons and three grandchildren.
I am a life long resident of Orillia and a resident of Ward 4.
I am seeking re-election as a Councillor in Ward 4.
Past Involvements:
Chair of the group that created Scout Valley
Chair of the group that built the curling facility at Tudhope Park
Chair of the group that brought the West Orillia Sports Complex to Council
Chair of the Group that originated the new Library concept
Chair of the Group that redeveloped the Orillia Waterfront
Chair of the Atherley/Mnjikaning Pedestrian Bridge Committee- still hoping
Member of the group that brought Lakehead University to town
Member of the group that brought Mariposa Folk Festival back to Orillia
Editor of the Cerebral Pig
Member of the group that developed what is now OMAH
Member of the Building Hope initiative
Founding member of Orillia’s Environmental Advisory Committee
Member of Orillia’s Police Services Board
Community involvement:
Past Chair of Orillia Big Brothers
Past Member Richmond Youth and Family Counselling Centre
Past member Arts For Peace
Former Hockey Coach – 8 years
Former Baseball Coach and executive – 8 years
Currently:
Chair of the Orillia Greenhouse Working Group
Chair of the Atherley/Mnjikaning Pedestrian Bridge Committee- still hoping
Current Issues
