About Yvonne

Yvonne Hamlin is the current Mayor of Collingwood and is running for re-election on a commitment to Keeping it Collingwood.

For Yvonne, that means planning for Collingwood’s future while protecting what makes this Town unique. It means making sure that, even as Collingwood grows, it still feels like Collingwood.

Before becoming Mayor, Yvonne spent 27 years as a lawyer and became a leader in municipal, property tax, and land-use planning law. She represented landowners, developers, municipalities, and residents, giving her a clear understanding of how development decisions are made and how municipalities can protect the public interest.

This experience has shaped her leadership as Mayor. Yvonne understands the pressures Collingwood is facing and has taken a hands-on, practical approach to managing growth, protecting taxpayers, and getting things done.

Under her leadership, Collingwood has secured major provincial funding for critical infrastructure, advanced work on the future hospital, helped recruit new family doctors, supported practical housing solutions, and continued investing in the places and services that bring the community together.

Yvonne believes Collingwood can grow without losing its heart.

Yvonne has lived in the area for almost 18 years and is proud to call Collingwood home. She lives with her husband and their dog, Byron, and loves spending time with her grandchildren.