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Mike Burkett
IncumbentHead of Council & County Councillor
Mayor of Severn
Provincial Riding: Simcoe North
Community / Municipality: Township of Severn
Mike Burkett is the Mayor of the Township of Severn, serving continuously as Mayor since 2010 and re-elected for a fourth term in October 2022.
Experience & Focus
- County of Simcoe Council: One of the longest-tenured active mayors on County Council, serving on performance audit and governance committees.
- Trent-Severn Waterway & Tourism: Preserving the recreational waterways and supporting sustainable eco-tourism throughout Coldwater, Washago, and Severn Bridge.
- Rural Road Safety & Upgrades: Maintaining Severn’s expansive rural bridge and road network across hundreds of kilometres of mixed terrain.