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Connected to Community.
Experience that Delivers.
With strong roots, a lifetime of community involvement, and proven experience, I have what is needed to represent Ward 1.
Connected to Community.
Experience that Delivers.
With strong roots, a lifetime of community involvement, and proven experience, I have what is needed to represent Ward 1.
I have called Barrie home for 50 years. It is where I grew up, went to school, built my career, started a business, volunteered, and raised my family.
Ward 1 is my community. Our neighbourhoods are special and as the owner of a designated heritage property, I have worked to preserve and celebrate the character that makes our ward unique.
Public service has always been part of my long-term plan. With deep community roots, extensive municipal experience, and a lifelong commitment to community, I believe the time is right to serve Ward 1 residents. I want to help ensure Ward 1 remains a safe, well-represented, and a vibrant place for generations to come.
Community involvement has always been important to me. My husband is a local business owner, and together we proudly support organizations including RVH, Hospice Simcoe, Barrie Minor Hockey, and Barrie Minor Soccer.
I have also spent many years volunteering in Barrie's arts community, including as a long-standing Board member of Talk Is Free Theatre. I helped bring Doors Open to the Barrie community and I am involved with May Court Club's Homes for the Holiday event.
As a member of Barrie's Heritage Committee, I have been active in advocating to City Council to preserve, protect and celebrate Barrie's cultural heritage.
In 2025, I was honoured to be named a finalist for the Barrie Chamber of Commerce's Women in Business Awards.
I believe in giving back to the community that has given so much to me.
For more than 30 years, I have worked in strategic communications in municipal, federal, and school board environments. I understand how government works, how decisions are made, and how to navigate complex issues to achieve results.
My career has involved managing issues, leading major strategic initiatives, engaging communities, and bringing people together around important projects. These are the skills I will bring to City Hall on behalf of Ward 1 residents.
I have spent my life building trusting relationships by listening and responding when people need me. This is the basis of strong leadership and it is how I will represent you as Councillor.
I have a proven track record and the kind of experience needed to represent the best interests of Ward 1. Whether through public-sector communications, business ownership, or community service, I bring real, hands-on experience to the role.
I believe that good leadership is not about having all the answers, but rather bringing people together to find them.
Throughout my career, I have built a reputation for listening carefully, understanding different perspectives, and finding common ground. I believe good decisions come from meaningful conversations, thoughtful planning, and respectful collaboration. I am committed to building respectful, trusting relationships on behalf of Ward 1.
As your Ward 1 Councillor, I will be accessible, responsive, and dedicated to the residents I will serve. My role is to listen, advocate, and work toward practical solutions that strengthen our community.
We live in a special part of Barrie and I am committed to making sure our neighbourhoods are developed responsibly, and remain safe and vibrant.
Residents expect their city to deliver the services they rely on every day to make life better — that is why municipal government is so important. From safe roads and well-maintained parks to recreation, transit, waste collection, and accessible public facilities, my commitment is to be responsive, accountable, and focused on delivering the services residents rely on.
Barrie is entering an important period of growth, with major community investments and infrastructure decisions ahead. We must balance planning for the future with protecting taxpayers today by controlling operational spending, finding efficiencies, and ensuring every dollar delivers value.
Affordability, housing, and homelessness are challenges facing communities across Ontario, and Barrie is no exception. There are no simple solutions. Addressing these issues will require thoughtful leadership, strong partnerships, collaboration with all levels of government, and practical, community-based action. City Council has an important role to play in bringing people together, advocating for our community, and supporting solutions that are both compassionate and effective. I am committed to doing that work with respect, compassion, and determination.
Ward 1 is unlike any other part of Barrie. It is where historic neighbourhoods sit alongside growing communities — where families, seniors, students, and newcomers all call home. Many neighbourhoods boast an eclectic mix of housing, and this is a strength I believe should be modelled elsewhere in the city. As our community continues to grow, we must preserve the character, history, and sense of belonging that make Ward 1 special, while ensuring residents have a meaningful voice in decisions about development, infrastructure, recreation, and local services.
Ward 1 needs a strong, experienced and solution-focussed advocate in its corner. I will work hard to represent the best interests of our community with integrity and determination.
I've always admired Pauline's thoughtful leadership and her ability to help people find common ground with purpose and authenticity. She listens carefully, leads with integrity, and is deeply committed to making a meaningful difference in our community. Ward 1 would be fortunate to have someone with her vision, professionalism, and heart serving on City Council.Arkady Spivak
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