Re-Elect GERRY LICHTY
for Mayor of North Frontenac

Re-Elect Gerry Lichty - a mayor who has demonstrated his commitment to community and progress
and is Trusted by the residents of the Ontario Township of North Frontenac

Reach out to Gerry

KEEP THE DOOR OPEN TO A BRIGHT FUTURE

Gerry is committed to the Township of North Frontenac moving forward through continued growth, openness, transparency and community involvement

I will continue to work for you

The Job ...

The Mayor is the Chief Executive Officer of the municipality. In addition to the powers and duties inherent in being a member of Council, the Mayor sees that the laws for the improvement and good government of the municipality are carried out. The Mayor is the chief representative of the people.

  • The role of a Mayor includes:
    • Being a community ambassador, advocating for the needs of the community and municipal government.
    • Establishing a working relationship with fellow councillors and municipal staff that’s built on mutual trust and respect
    • Serving on committees related to areas such as planning, policing, or economic development.
    • Helping to set policies, priorities and municipal budgets.
    • Listening and learning from local residents to best represent their interests.
    • Attending conferences, educational sessions and community events.

The Man ...

Gerry has been
your mayor for the
past 4 years.

He is an experienced manager, negotiator, and natural leader who works towards solutions based on consensus and compromise.

Gerry believes in less government, operational transparency and practical decision-making founded on professionalism, integrity and mutual respect.

Background:
Born into a working class family in Southern Ontario, Gerry carries on the old-school values and work ethic entrenched in him by his parents. He is a graduate of Mount Forest District High School and holds a BaSc (Bachelor of Applied Science) degree in civil engineering from the University of Waterloo. Gerry maintains his membership in the Professional Engineers of Ontario.

In 2014, when Gerry retired, he and his wife Kathi moved to the family farm in Snow Road. (ie the Lett Farm - formerly known as the Millar farm). This was an easy decision. Kathi spent the early years of her life in Snow Road as well as most summers. She and Gerry had vacationed on the farm since 2002. Gerry’s son and grand-daughter currently live with them on the property.

Experience:
Gerry brings a business management approach to local government and works for the taxpayers of North Frontenac to ensure effective, responsible management.

As an experienced consensus builder, Gerry works hard to ensure transparency and to show respect for Council and its operations. He will continue to support practical decision making and forward thinking at all levels

Gerry is proud of his career achievements. He has over 40 years work experience acquired in private sector, provincial government, and municipal environments. He has worked as a part-time instructor for Conestoga College leading continuing education classes on practical building operations and management.

In 2001, he established Northwind Management Consultants and for more than 15 years, delivered asset management and operational consulting services to the social housing industry.

In addition, Gerry was tasked with developing and delivering numerous projects, ranging in size from the very small to multi-year, province wide programs with budgets upwards of $100,000,000.

Gerry is a recipient of the Province of Ontario’s prestigious Amethyst Award for his work in benchmarking - the process of measuring performance of an organization’s products, services or processes against those of another organization considered to be the best in the industry. He is also the recipient of the Ministry of Housing’s Achievement Award.

  • Skill Sets:
    - leadership
    - project management
    - facilities maintenance
    - asset management
    - energy management
    - social housing
    - emergency 911 system
    - budgeting
    - building relationships
    - generating partnerships

  • Prime Directives:
    - respect
    - integrity
    - trust
    - transparency
    - vision

  • Motivational Directives:
    - never quit
    - close is not good enough
    - listen - you may learn something
    - your way may not be the only way
    - experience is important
    - staff are your most important resource
    - always be professional
    - integrity & respect are the basis of a successful relationship
    - old-school values are not replaced by modern day thinking
    - community interaction is important

Achievements
... the past 4 years

Under Mayor Lichty's leadership, the Council of North Frontenac implemented the following initiatives:

  • Economic Development
    - worked with Eastern Ontario Regional Network to improve cell service
    - expanded trade show outreach program
    - created working partnership with Central Frontenac Township
    - improved working relationship with Addington Highlands Township
    - improved working relationship with County of Frontenac
    - supported contractor breakfast, business dinner, & volunteer recognition dinner
    - developed new welcome brochures for visitors and businesses
    - Winterfest
    - Summerfest
    - implemented an improved Community Improvement Program
    - maintained the Community Grant Program
    - secured grant to support the reconstruction of the ClarMill recreation complex
    - secured grant funding to reconstruct storm sewer and roadways in Plevna
    - secured 100% grant funding to install 2 high speed ev chargers
    - supported development of the K&P Trail
    - joined the Frontenac Municipal Services Corporation

  • Medical
    - supported a new MRI machine at Perth and Smiths Falls Hospital
    - supported a new MRI machine at Lennox & Addington General Hospital
    - supported the acquisition and retention of two medical doctors for the Lakelands Family Health Team
    - supported County of Frontenac's initiative to expand ambulance service
    - supported County of Frontenac's initiative to launch a community paramedicine program

  • Asset Management
    - adopted a comprehensive long-range asset management plan for capital infrastructure
    - identified and allocated funding to deliver the asset management plan

  • Fire
    - continued to support North Frontenac Fire Department
    - continued to support Kaladar Barrie Fire Department
    - continued to support Emergency Management Program Committee

  • Specialty
    - established Economic Development Task Force
    - established Environment Task Force
    - established Housing Advisory Task Force

  • Governance
    - improved public access to Council proceedings
    - successfully integrated Strong Mayor Powers into day to day operations
    - improved operations with new procedural and code of conduct bylaws

  • General
    - balanced grant funding to similar organizations including schools
    - continued to support Rural Frontenac Community Services
    - continued to support Land O Lakes Community Services
    - implemented program to help reduce the cost to seniors remaining in their own homes
    - equipped community centres with entire building emergency generators
    - commenced work on parking bylaw
    - commenced work on short term rental unit program
    - commenced work on mandatory septic inspection program
    - continued to support the voluntary septic inspection program

Goals
... the next 4 years

- continue to build on the 2022 - 2026 Council’s great work
- continue to improve working relationship with the County of Frontenac
- implement mandatory septic inspection program at change of property ownership
- implement a short term rental bylaw
- monitor the asset management plan and ensure adequate funding
- investigate and provide recommendations on the supply of attainable housing

YOUR opinion matters!
Make your vote count!

IMPORTANT - Please exercise your right to vote.
Advance Polls are October 19th to October 25th, 2026
Voting Day is October 26, 2026

Voter Eligibility:
You can vote if you are:
• a Canadian citizen; and,
• at least 18 years of age; and,
• a resident of North Frontenac; or,
• a non-resident of North Frontenac, but ...
you or your spouse own or rent property in the Municipality; and,
are not prohibited from voting under any law.

You may only vote once in the Township of North Frontenac municipal elections regardless of how many properties you own or rent within the municipality.

Thank you for your consideration and for your vote.
I will continue to work for YOU!

Questions or ideas?
Reach out anytime using the form below — I welcome your comments and I’m here to listen and connect.