Council Members
Haldimand County has 7 elected officials – 1 mayor and 6 councillors – who serve a 4-year term. Each member has one vote on items before Council.
Council members
- Mayor Shelley Ann Bentley
- Councillor John Metcalfe
- Councillor Dan Lawrence
- Councillor Rob Shirton
- Councillor Patrick O'Neill
The current term of council is November 15, 2022, to November 15, 2026.
Not sure which ward you’re in? Check our online ward map to see who your councillor is.
Mayor - Shelley Ann Bentley
Contact
Email Mayor Bentley
Call (905) 318-5932 ext. 6101
Facebook: @mayorshelleyann.bentley
Current committee and board appointments
- Corporate Affairs (Chair)
- Public Meeting for Planning Applications
- Business Development and Planning Advisory Committee
- Health and Social Services Advisory Committee
- Public Library Board
- Long Point Region Conservation Authority
- Haldimand OPP Detachment Board
Ward 1 Councillor - Stewart Patterson
Ward 1 Councillor - Vacant
If you need to contact your Ward 1 Councillor, please contact Mayor Bentley
Ward 2 Councillor - John Metcalfe
Contact
Email Councillor Metcalfe
Call (289) 775-6206
Current committee and board appointments
- Engineering and Capital Works (Chair)
- Corporate Affairs (Vice Chair)
- Agricultural Advisory Committee
- Court of Revision
- Health and Social Services Advisory Committee
- Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority
- Seniors Advisory Committee
Ward 3 Councillor - Dan Lawrence
Contact
Email Councillor Lawrence
Call (905) 515-9187
Current committee and board appointments
- Community and Development Services (Chair)
- Engineering and Capital Works (Vice Chair)
- Business Improvement Board of Management – Caledonia
- Grand River Conservation Authority
- Health and Social Services Advisory Committee (alternate)
- Trails Advisory Committee
Ward 4 Councillor - Vacant
Contact
The Ward 4 Council seat is currently vacant.
If you need to contact the Ward 4 Councillor, please contact Mayor Bentley
Ward 5 Councillor - Rob Shirton
Contact
Email Councillor Shirton
Call (905) 515-8934
Current committee and board appointments
- Corporate and Social Services (Chair)
- Community and Development Services (Vice Chair)
- Court of Revision (alternate)
- Grand River Conservation Authority
- Niagara Peninsula Source Protection Committee
Ward 6 Councillor - Patrick O'Neill
Contact
Email Councillor O'Neill
Call (289) 925-4610
Current committee and board appointments
- Financial and Data Services (Chair)
- Corporate and Social Services (Vice Chair)
- Business Development and Planning Advisory Committee
- Business Improvement Area Board of Management – Dunnville
- Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory Committee
- Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority
- Youth Advisory Committee
Contact Us
Office of the Mayor and Council
53 Thorburn Street South
Cayuga, Ontario
Canada, N0A 1E0
