Mayor of Newmarket John Taylor joins us today on Munchies and Minsdet.

John was first elected as Regional Councillor in 2006 and served for 12 years in that role.  He is currently Mayor for the Town of Newmarket, representing the Town on both Town Council and York Region Council.

John currently sits on the Newmarket Economic Development Advisory Committee, the Southlake Master Planning Committee and the Board of Newmarket Tay Hydro. John also currently chairs Housing York Inc. and is a member of the Human Services Planning Board (HSPB) of York Region and the York Region Rapid Transit Corporation.

Previously John worked for the Minister of Community and Social Services at Queen’s Park. He has worked in the field of education at the secondary and post-secondary levels. John also worked as an independent investment consultant and was a partner in a logistics and transportation company.

John was born and raised in Newmarket and attended high school locally.  While attending Trent University, The University of Toronto, and The University of British Columbia, John earned bachelor degrees in English and Education, a Master’s degree in Canadian Studies, and a Ph.D. in Education.

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