On Monday, December 6th, 2010, the City of Elliot Lake introduced its new City Council for the next 4 year term. Rick Hamilton was re-elected for his second term as Mayor of the City. Joining Mayor Hamilton are returning Councillors Al Collett (also Deputy Mayor), Ken Rastin and Chris Patrie. First time Councillors include Norman Mann, Tom Farquhar and Sandy Finamore.

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Mayor Rick Hamilton
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- Resident of Elliot Lake since 1979.
- Formerly employed by Denison Mines Ltd. as a welder.
- Married with two grown children: Rick Jr. and Jennifer.
- He has five grandchildren: Makaylah, Taylor, Hannah, Shia, and Carson.
- Employed by the Office of the Worker Adviser.
- Before winning the election as Mayor in 2006 and 2010, served as a City Councillor for seven years, of which four were served as Deputy Mayor.
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Councillor Al Collett

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- He has a degree in Theatre Arts from Canadore College.
- He and his wife Penny have two children, Natasha and Katherine (both in College at the present time).
- As well as owner of a local business, AMP ELECTRICAL, he is also Vice President of the Elliot Lake and District Chamber of Commerce.
- Councillor Collett is committed to the economic growth and well being of our community and supports local business 100 per cent. He is also an advocate of complete disclosure and openness of all Council meetings.
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Councillor Chris Patrie

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- Born and raised in Elliot Lake.
- Owns and operates a local business with wife Kelli.
- Active in the community while raising two daughters.
- Committed to community growth and expansion as well as a stable tourism economy.
- Welcomes input, comments and any concerns residents may have with an open mind.
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Councillor Norman Mann

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- Lifelong resident of Elliot Lake.
- Received an Honours Commerce Degree from the University of Windsor in 1993.
- Employed with Huron Lodge as Community Services Coordinator for the past 17 years.
- Three time past President of the Rotary Club of Elliot Lake and Paul Harris Fellow.
- Current trustee with St. Joseph's General Hospital.
- Wants continued prosperity for future generations of Elliot Lake residents including his children.
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Councillor Tom Farquhar

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- Born and raised on Manitoulin Island.
- First moved to Elliot Lake in 1979 and was here till 1986 then moved back to Manitoulin with family business. Returned to Elliot Lake in 2004.
- Currently employed as Executive Assistant to MPP Mike Brown.
- Have served on Municipal Council in Carnarvon Township as a Councillor and two terms as Reeve.
- Was also the chair of The Manitoulin Municipal Association, three terms on the Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities two of those as President, sat on the executive of AMO (Association of Municipalities of Ontario).
- My wife Lise and I truly enjoy living here together, thought my past experience may be a benefit to our community. I look forward to the challenge and working with the public to move our City forward.
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Councillor Ken Rastin

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- Graduated from the University of Waterloo with a Bachelor of Mathematics degree.
- Has been self-employed since 1994, operating a Strategic Consulting business in the information technology field.
- Hopes to utilize his business and analytical skills to assist in bringing Elliot Lake forward in a positive, planned, and strategic manner.
- Making Elliot Lake his permanent home in 2003, he enjoys a happy home life with partner Doreen and her three children.
- Elected as Councillor in 2006 and now serving second term.
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Councillor Sandy Finamore

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- 31 year resident of Elliot Lake, married to David Finamore for 34 years.
- Mom of four amazing adults Jodie (Ottawa), Maggie (Elliot Lake), David Jr. (Halifax) and Pamela (Elliot Lake).
- Grandmother of Chloe, Grace, Amelie, and Franky.
- Works for St. Joseph General Hospital at Oaks Withdrawal Management Service.
- Live a life of gratitude by staying involved in a community that has given her family so much.
- Guarding the integrity of our past, while moving forward into our future, is my goal for my term on Council.
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