Joanne Healy

Candidate For Airy

Joanne e Healy is running for Airy Ward Councillor in South Algonquin, with a focus on clear communication, transparency, responsible spending, and support for local businesses. A Whitney resident for 15 years, she brings a background in arts and communication, along with experience as a community volunteer and small business owner. She wants residents to feel heard, municipal information to be easier to understand, and the community to build on its strengths in arts, tourism, and its location beside Algonquin Park.

About

I have called Whitney home for 15 years. Creative arts and communication have been my focus, while enjoying the outdoors and protecting our natural world are my passions. I love spending time on Galeairy Lake with my dog, Keene, and supporting our community through volunteering with local seniors, hospice, and Meals on Wheels. I value tradition and welcome new ideas.

Why I'm Running

“The best council is one that puts residents first and leaves the community stronger than they found it”

Clarity and transparency Documents and legal lingo can seem like a foreign language. I will be your translator.

Public information will be made available to you and explained so easily understood. Fair and responsible Where did your tax dollars go? I will work with other members of council to spend your money in a responsible manner.

Small Business owners
We need to work together with all groups and individuals to create the environment for success. Housing, services, staffing, promotions, bylaws, taxes… let’s talk.

Feel powerless and unheard?
You need someone on council who will listen to you and take action for you.

I have lived in Whitney for 15 years. What I hear is a need for more clear communication and less reliance on rumour and misinformation.

Key Priorities

Clarity and Transparency

I will work to make public information accessible and easy to understand, helping residents navigate municipal documents and processes.

Responsible Spending

I will work with fellow council members to spend your tax dollars responsibly and explain how your money is being used.

Supporting Local Businesses

I want to bring businesses, residents, and community groups together to address local challenges and create opportunities through arts, tourism, and our location beside Algonquin Park.

Listening to Residents

I will listen to your concerns, represent you fairly, and take action on the issues that matter to you. Clear communication will help reduce rumours and misinformation in our community.

Experience & Community Involvment

Whitney Seniors Board member — Supporting local seniors and community initiatives.
Community volunteer — Hospice, Meals on Wheels, Seniors Monday Morning Coffee, and Friday Night Darts at the Mad Musher.
Small business owner — Owner of Algonquin Great Healing.
Municipal communications experience — Worked in communications for the City of Mississauga.
Journalism and writing — Experience with the Mississauga News, Toronto Sun, Toronto Star, Bancroft This Week, and other publications.

Non-profit experience — Program coordinator with ACER and promotions with Earth Angels.
Local employment — Worked at Couples Resort, Algonquin Park’s Whiskey Jack, Canada Post Whitney, and Menwahtay and Tarton Cafe.
OPP forensic lab technologist — Technical and analytical work experience.
Arts and media experience — Advertising photography, catalogue production, and studies in photography, film editing, design, and animation.
Air Canada gate agent — Customer service experience at Pearson Airport.

Where I Stand

I believe council should put residents first and leave the community stronger than it found it. Residents deserve clear information, responsible spending, and representatives who listen and act on their concerns.

I support working together to help local businesses succeed, strengthen the arts, and encourage visitors to spend time in our community. I value our history, traditions, and natural environment while remaining open to new ideas that help South Algonquin thrive.