Council

Email Mayor Senis
Cell: 705-930-6202
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Sherry is a resident of Selwyn and is the proud mother of two daughters and four grandchildren. She is an active member of the Selwyn Women’s Institute. She is a proud recipient of a Queen’s Golden Jubilee Medal for community involvement. With her history of community involvement and a background in business, Sherry continues to bring her experience and strong voice to Council meetings. She feels honoured and privileged to represent the Township as Mayor, after having served two terms as Smith Ward Councillor, and two terms as Deputy Mayor.

She believes in sustainable growth through responsible development and intends to work on creating a healthier business climate, which will foster job creation. 

She is a staunch advocate of open and transparent government and wants to continue annual town hall meetings and the township newsletter, the Council Communicator.

She will also be advocating for additional affordable housing and for long term care beds, and attracting and retaining family physicians to the area.

She foresees a council that will direct and initiate – not just react to issues.

Sherry’s goal is to evoke positive change and to continue to enhance the quality of life for all residents of Selwyn.

Sherry is always available by email or by phone for you to voice concerns, questions, ideas and comments.  

Email Deputy Mayor Black
Cell: 705-740-3729
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Ron and his wife Sharon graduated as Registered Respiratory Therapists from the Michener Institute in Toronto in 1978 and moved to Peterborough for jobs at the former Civic and St. Joseph’s Hospitals. Married in 1980 and raised three children in Selwyn Township, they currently live in the Young’s Point area. In 1986 they opened Breox Medical Inc., a homecare company on Chemong Road in Smith Township and eventually sold to Praxair Canada Inc. Ron continued to work for Praxair as the Director of Business Development/Productivity until retiring in 2016.

Ron’s political career started in 1993 as Councillor at Large/Smith Township after Chairing Smith Community Rallies Against Polluting Sites (SCRAPS). SCRAPS successfully removed a Township site from the proposed Peterborough County mega dump short list. Ron was acclaimed a second term on Council during the municipal amalgamation process where Ennismore, Smith and Lakefield merged into Selwyn Township. Ron served as Chair of the Smith Ennismore Police Services Board (SEPSB) and the Fire Department. Upon leaving Council in 2000, Ron became the provincial appointee to the SEPSB for three terms. He is currently President/Abbeyfield House Society of Lakefield, Vice Chair/Four Counties Addiction Services & Treatment and Loans Committee Chair/Community Futures. Ron has Chaired the Greater Peterborough Health Services Foundation, and been involved in numerous health related provincial and national organizations.

Selwyn Township’s population is growing at an ever increasing rate and as a former member of council with business development, productivity and planning experience, Ron will use that expertise to ensure that there is an appropriate balance between sustainable development, infrastructure, social, environmental and cultural needs for Selwyn residents. Ron believes in open and transparent government and will support initiatives to improve communication and inclusiveness for all residents of Selwyn Township.

Email Councillor Coulas
Cell: 705-740-4179
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Born in Renfrew, Ontario, Mary is a long-time resident of Ennismore, Ontario. While travel and adventure are always an interest, Mary, her partner, three young children, and pets enjoy exploring Selwyn’s local communities, farms, and nature areas.

After graduating from St. Peter’s Secondary School, Mary completed studies at Trent University (BA), Sir Sandford Fleming College (EMT), and University of Western Ontario (MA). Mary is currently completing her Ph.D. in the Department of Political Science at Carleton University, studying the development of Canada’s first national food policy.

As an academic, Mary teaches and publishes on Canadian political institutions, public administration, and agri-food policy. At the intersection of research and practice, Mary has conducted research with national advocacy organizations and worked for the Upper Thames Regional Conservation Authority and Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources. To better her community Mary is an active member of the Edmison Heights School Council and the Food for Kids Committee, as well as leads a Sparks/Brownies unit, and is the Student Nutrition Program coordinator at Edmiston Heights Public School.

As a councillor, academic, and parent Mary believes life-long learning, openness, and meaningful engagement are key for Selwyn’s communities to develop in a responsible, respectful, and sustainable manner.

Email Councillor Henry
Cell: 705-740-4241

Brian grew up in the Muskoka region, spent a number of years travelling and working abroad before settling in Smith 20 years ago and starting a family with his wife Geri-lynn raising four children. Brian studied Business Management, Emergency & Incident Management, Disaster Management, Climate Change & Environmental Management, Agriculture & Food Security Management earning him a variety of certifications from institutions like MTCU, Cornell University and the Humanitarian Academy - Harvard University.

Henry has served the community as Lakefield Village Merchants Ice Sculpting Competition founder and organizer, Co-Chairman Kawartha Choice Farm Fresh Committee, Peterborough and the Kawarthas Chamber of Commerce Policy Committee, and has actively worked fundraising for numerous projects in our region. He operates the Angle Iron Kitchen; a small business in Lakefield, writes for numerous publications and is a post secondary professor.

Brian believes that as a community we all have work to do here to maintain our way of life for our children and future generations.  Coming together as a community and working towards finding a balance between all of the concerns our citizens have as we move forward is an achievable goal.

Brian can be reached by email or phone to discuss matters important to you and our community.

Email Councillor Boyko
Cell: 705-927-3093
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John was born in Hamilton, raised in Peterborough, and he and his wife Sue have lived in Lakefield for over 30 years. He is a father and grandfather of two active granddaughters. He graduated from Crestwood Secondary School and earned degrees from Trent, Queen’s, and McMaster Universities.

John is a retired teacher and administrator having served as the Head of History at Lakefield District Secondary School, the Board’s Secondary School Program Consultant, and Lakefield College School’s Dean of Social Science and then its Director of Summer Programs.

An author, John has written eight books addressing Canadian history and politics, contributes editorials for newspapers across Canada, and writes entries for the Canadian Encyclopedia.

John was Lakefield’s Deputy Reeve and Peterborough County Councillor and has served on the Boards of ORCA and Children’s Aid. He chaired the Boards of the Lakefield Library, Morton Community Healthcare Centre, and the Peterborough Social Planning Council and is currently the Chair of the Board of the Lakefield Literary Festival and a member of the Morton Community Healthcare Centre Board.

John believes that council must actively employ the tools it has to manage growth that is fiscally responsible and environmentally sustainable while respecting and enhancing our community’s safety, character, and quality of life.