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Gary Baldwin is life-long resident of Peterborough. A retired teacher and principal, he holds a Bachelor of Arts degree, and Bachelor and Master of Education degrees.
Gary is a former coach/general manager of the Peterborough Bees of the Ontario Provincial Junior A Hockey League, a director with the Liftlock Atom Hockey Tournament, and a referee for 35 years.
Gary is a published author, and prior to declaring his candidacy for the 2026 municipal election, he wrote a weekly sports column in the Peterborough Examiner.
A Kenner Collegiate Hall of Honour Inductee, Gary and his wife Debbie, have two grown sons, Andrew and Bradley, and eight grandchildren.
Gary has been elected Ashburnham Ward Councillor in 2014, 2018, and 2022. This term of council Gary holds the Waste Management Portfolio and is Co-Chair of the Legislative Services Portfolio.
Gary is chair of the City-County Waste Management Committee, and serves as a Director on the Otonabee Region Conservation Authority.
He has resided in Ashburnham Ward for 45 years.
