First elected to Council in 2000, Cathy has enjoyed a long history of serving the interests of the residents of East Gwillimbury. She is currently Chair of Community Programs and Infrastructure, a position she finds challenging and rewarding.

In addition to her new Chair, Cathy’s committee responsibilities include Heritage East Gwillimbury, the Community Safety Committee, the East Gwillimbury Public Library Board, the Mount Albert Community Recreation Committee and the Brown Hill Community Recreation Committee.

She is also East Gwillimbury Council representative and Chair of the Nokiidaa Trails Association and Vice Chair – York Region Road Watch Committee. Cathy also represents East Gwillimbury on the York Regional Police District and Community Liaison Committee. Cathy has recently been appointed to the York Region Arts Council.

Cathy brings a wealth of volunteer and community service to the Council table. She has been the recipient of the 125^th Governor General’s award for Volunteer Service; 1994 Volunteer of the Year; In Celebration of Women’s Municipal Government Political Award; Citizen of the Year Nominee and a Queen’s Jubilee Award Recipient. She continues to be actively involved in her spare time as Chair of the Mount Albert Sports Day Committee; President of Mount Albert & District Legion Br. # 382 and as a member of the East Gwillimbury Historical Society; Mount Albert Garden & Horticultural Society and the East Gwillimbury Friends of the Library.

Cathy is proud of her past involvement on the Planning Construction Committee for the Ross Family Complex ; the East Gwillimbury Recreation Committee; Trails Committee and the Physician Retention & Recruitment Committees.

Cathy is a lifetime resident of Mount Albert. She has two daughters Karen(Mike) McArthur and Kristine and is blessed with 2 beautiful granddaughters Madison & Lauren.

Message to Residents:

I am proud to be a member of a Council which continues to serve our residents by protecting our Environment through the mandating of the safe removal of Mercury switches from vehicles, our Energy Star Standards, our Leed Certification Program and our Thinking Green initiatives. The heritage throughout our Municipality will be protected for the future of our children through the work of Heritage East Gwillimbury, and our new Official Plan will ensure that 70% of our community remains green as comprehensive planning minimizes the impact of growth to our existing residents.

Any questions, concerns or suggestions , please contact me at cmorton@eastgwillimbury.ca or by calling

(w) 905 478 3801
(h) 905 557 0304