Steve and his lovely wife Chris moved to Orillia in 1993 to open the Brewery Bay Food Company in the beautiful heritage downtown. Steve and Chris raised four wonderful children who also grew up in the restaurant business. After 32 years, they retired from the restaurant industry to pursue new opportunities.
As restaurateurs, Steve and Chris were privileged to involve themselves and the business in many wonderful community and charitable events, for which they were recognized numerous times. Although Steve’s accolades in politics speak for themselves, his true gratification comes from his involvement in the growth and prosperity of this amazing city he calls home.
Some of Steve’s Contributions and Achievements:
Community coach for 20 years, at two different city high schools.
Mayor of Orillia, the Sunshine City, from 2014-2022.
Steered the community through the COVID-19 Pandemic.
Served on the Police Services Board, OSMH Board, Orillia Public Library Board, and the County of Simcoe Council.
Worked with council to bring the new Orillia Recreation Centre to reality.
Worked with council on landing Hydro One in Orillia and the resulting $36 million legacy fund for the city.
Initiated Orillia’s Climate Change Action Plan.
Facilitated the redevelopment of the land adjacent to Orillia’s beautiful waterfront.
Some of Steve’s Contributions and Achievements:
Community coach for 20 years at two different city high schools.
Mayor of Orillia, the Sunshine City, from 2014-2022.
Steered the community through the COVID-19 Pandemic.
Served on the Police Services Board, OSMH Board, Orillia Public Library Board and the County of Simcoe Council.
Worked with council to bring the new Orillia Recreation Centre to reality.
Worked with council on landing Hydro One in Orillia and the resulting $36 million legacy fund for the city.
Initiated Orillia’s Climate Change Action Plan.
Facilitated the redevelopment of the land adjacent to Orillia’s beautiful waterfront.
