The Council of the Township of Nipigon consists of a Mayor and four council members. Municipal Councils serve a 4-year term as per the Municipal Elections Act.
Council provides direction for municipal operations, with policy-making being a key responsibility. Council objectives are to ensure that the municipality’s financial and administrative resources are being used as efficiently as possible. Generally, Council monitors the implementation of its approved policies and programs, but the practical aspects of implementation are a staff responsibility.
Individuals who submit written correspondence or information to the Township should be aware that any personal information contained in their communications may become part of the public record and made available to the public through the Council Agenda process or that of a committee of Council or a local board.
Suzanne Kukko, Mayor
Mayor Kukko has called Nipigon home since 2006. Born and raised in Thunder Bay, Mayor Kukko holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts from York University and worked as a film/video producer/writer/director in Ottawa for six years. She was a program assistant at the Family Place in Nipigon for seven years, and the Economic Development Officer at the Township of Nipigon for six years. She has been the North Shore Tourism Coordinator at Superior Country since November 2020. She enjoys spending time with her family, teaching Zumba, running and travelling.
COMMITTEES: Thunder Bay District Municipal League, Public Works Committee, Culture and Recreation Committee, Quad Council.
Greg Harper, Councillor
Gayle Westhaver, Councillor
Gayle has lived in the Nipigon area her entire life. During her career in Human Resources that spans over 40 years she worked as HR Group Leader for the Ministry of Natural Resources, followed by Executive Assistant at the Red Rock mill and retired from Goldcorp Canada at their northern Musselwhite Mine. Diverse experience gave her a better understanding of best practices, policy, financial and budgets.
Since retiring and in addition to her role as Councillor you can find Gayle at one of two camps, kayaking fishing and gardening , or enjoying travelling .
Gayle is excited to be part of Council as we develop new Housing initiatives, Strategic Plan and other updated tools for the Township to use in the coming years .
Anne-Marie Cartwright, Councillor
Councillor Cartwright has lived in Nipigon for 31 years with her husband Terry and son Steven. Formerly of Thunder Bay, she has been the owner of the Nipigon General Store for over 17 years. She is a long-time member for the Superior Greenstone Association of Community Living. She enjoys hiking, gardening and home improvements projects. Councillor Cartwright possesses strong community values and is not afraid to accept new challenges. She lives by the motto, “Be the change you want to see”.
COMMITTEES: Economic Development, Nipigon Public Library Board
