This is Virginia's second term, joining Town Council in 2001. From 1993 to 2001 she represented East Gwillimbury on the York Region District School Board as our Trustee. For many years she has been actively involved in our community including positions of Vice-Chair of the Recreation Committee and Co-Founder of the York Region Senior Games.

As an active contributor to her community, she has served as Chair of the Emergency Services Committee, representative on the Santa Claus Parade Committee, the Christmas Tree Committee, the East Gwillimbury Trails Committee, the Accessibility Advisory Committee, and River Drive Park Community Recreation Centre Committee. She also chairs the Remembrance Day Ceremony and the Music at Civic Square program.

Virginia has represented East Gwillimbury on the Board of Directors of the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority since 2001 and she has been Chair since 2006. It was under her leadership that the LSRCA won the Thiess International Riverprize, the world’s most prestigious award for excellence in watershed management. In recognition of her leadership there, she has advanced to positions of Vice-Chair and Treasurer for Conservation Ontario.

Virginia is a lifelong learner, committed to continual development and personal growth. She holds a BA from the University of Waterloo, as well as a BEd and a Master’s Certificate in Municipal Management from York University.

Virginia excelled in her 30-year municipal service career, recently retiring as Manager of Parks Planning, Arts, Culture and Heritage in a neighbouring municipality. She enjoys her three sons and their families who all live in our community.

Message to Residents:
I am proud of this Town and I know that, working together, we can make it even better. I am always interested to hear new ideas about how we can make East Gwillimbury the best place to live, work, play and learn.

Contact Me:
Phone: 905-478-3802
E-mail: vhackson@eastgwillimbury.ca