Leadership • Collaboration • Accountability • Community
Why I'm Running for City Council
Timmins has been home for most of my life. It's where I grew up, raised my family, built my career and spent decades volunteering and working alongside others in the community.
I'm running for Council because I care deeply about the future of Timmins and believe my experience, perspective and approach to leadership can contribute to the decisions ahead. Our community is facing real challenges, but we also have opportunities — and the choices Council makes today will help shape what Timmins looks like for years to come.
I believe residents deserve councillors who are prepared to do the work, listen carefully,
ask questions, work with others and make informed decisions — and who are willing
to be accountable for what comes next.
That's the kind of councillor I will work to be.
Realistic Commitments. Informed Decisions.
Experience That Matters
More than 25 years of leadership.
Deep experience in social and community services.
Experience from the grassroots to the national level.
Julie's experience spans frontline community services, executive leadership, governance, financial and human resource management, government relations, advocacy and community building.
Much of her career has been spent in the violence-against-women and social-services sector, working with issues including gender-based violence, homelessness and housing instability, poverty, mental health, addictions and anti-human trafficking.
She has worked across sectors and alongside governments, Indigenous partners,
community organizations and residents — experience that has given her a broad
understanding of how organizations, systems and communities connect.
What Guides My Work?
Throughout my career and community involvement, four principles have consistently shaped how I work with others, approach challenges and make decisions. They’re the same principles I would bring to the Council table.
Leadership
Accountability
Accountability
Doing the work, being prepared, asking questions and making thoughtful decisions — including when those decisions are difficult.
Accountability
Accountability
Accountability
Taking responsibility for decisions, following through on commitments and being open about what is working, what isn’t and why.
Collaboration
Collaboration
Collaboration
Working with residents, businesses, community organizations and governments — bringing the right people together, asking questions and working through different perspectives to move important work forward.
Community
Collaboration
Collaboration
Building connections, respecting different experiences and perspectives, and recognizing that stronger communities are built when we work together.
Focus for a Stronger Timmins
Timmins is facing important decisions about our future.
These are some of the areas I believe will require
thoughtful leadership from the next Council.
Community Safety & Wellbeing
Economic Development & Our Future
Housing, Homelessness & Poverty
Recreation & Quality of Life
Responsible & Accountable City Government
Video
A little about me & why I'm running for council
Throughout this campaign, I've shared quite a bit about my experience, community involvement and priorities. But I also wanted to take some time to speak directly with folks.
In this first of three videos, I'm sharing a little more about who I am, the work I've been involved in, the relationships I've built and why I'm running for Ward 5.
Timmins is home. It's where I grew up, raised my family, built my career and spent much of my life giving back.
Building a Stronger Timmins: Challenges & Opportunities
Timmins faces significant challenges, but we also have tremendous opportunities ahead. In my second campaign video, I share my thoughts on housing, homelessness, community safety, infrastructure, economic development and quality of life.
I believe we can acknowledge the very real concerns of residents while respecting the dignity of individuals experiencing homelessness. We can support economic growth while ensuring it benefits our community. And we can pursue new ideas while learning from the work that's already been done. Because having a good idea is one thing. Understanding what it takes to make it happen is another.
The Kind of Leadership I'll Bring to Council
Good leadership starts with mutual respect, kindness and a willingness to work together.
In my third and final campaign video, I share the leadership I hope to bring to City Council — grounded in teamwork, recognizing good intentions even when perspectives differ, and moving forward together.
I also talk about informed decision-making, considering both short- and long-term consequences, and honouring the trust residents place in elected officials.
As you consider the candidates, I encourage you to look beyond the campaign. Think about how we've contributed to our community, engaged with others and demonstrated our values over time.
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It’s a wrap!
The big day may have come and gone, but keep in touch as we’re always up to something new and exciting.
Leadership • Collaboration • Accountability • Community
249-496-6766 • @connectwithjulie • julie@connectwithjulie.ca
Authorized by Julie Nobert-DeMarchi, Candidate for Timmins City Council, Ward 5.