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Whitney Joy Smith
Mayoral Candidate (City of Orillia)
Provincial Riding: Simcoe North
Community / Municipality: Orillia
Whitney Joy Smith is a certified candidate for Mayor of the City of Orillia in the 2026 municipal election.
Smith was elected to Orillia City Council in 2022 as Councillor for Ward 1. During her term on council, she established a reputation for active constituent advocacy, transparency, and a strong focus on community well-being and neighbourhood safety.
Outside of municipal politics, Smith is an investigator and founder of The Smith Investigation Agency, having built a successful national investigative and training enterprise.
Key Platform Priorities
- Community Safety & Neighbourhood Wellbeing: Enhancing municipal support for front-line community emergency services, policing partnerships, and safe public spaces.
- Constituent-First Accountability: Ensuring City Hall remains accessible, transparent, and responsive to residents and local taxpayers.
- Fiscal Responsibility: Delivering municipal services efficiently and maintaining responsible capital budgeting.
- Housing & Infrastructure: Fostering balanced residential growth while protecting existing neighbourhood character and infrastructure capacity.