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McNab/Braeside Deserves Strong, Respectful and Principled Leadership

I believe that it is time for positive change at the Council table and that is why I am running to be your next Mayor of the Township of McNab/Braeside. I am ready to dedicate the next four years to bringing stability to our staff team, rebuilding trust with all parts of our community, providing transparent and accountable leadership to Council, and restoring the community voice back into the decision-making process.

About Oliver

Born and raised in Renfrew County, Oliver is an engaged community leader, youth advocate, and volunteer who has worked in rural communities across Renfrew County for over a decade. From 2018 to 2022, Oliver served as one of the youngest municipal councillors in the history of the Township of McNab/Braeside.

As a municipal politician, Oliver championed community engagement, community safety and wellbeing, and supported programs that address the social determinants of health through organizations like the Arnprior and District Food Bank and the Greater Arnprior Community Council on Poverty and Homelessness. He also brings proven leadership experience through various volunteer roles, including with Arnprior Regional Health, United Way East Ontario and the Arnprior and District Food Bank.

Key Accomplishments:

  • Currently serves as the Board Chair of Arnprior Regional Health, our local health care services provider which operates the Arnprior and District Memorial Hospital, Grove Nursing Home and Community Programs (Assisted Living Program, Adult Day Program, Seniors Active Living Centre).
  • Serves the community through work in the public service with a decade of municipal administration experience with the Town of Arnprior and the Township of McNab/Braeside complimented by labour market analysis experience with the Labour Market Group of Renfrew and Lanark and rural transportation experience with the Renfrew County Joint Transportation Consortium (RCJTC).
  • Completed a Diploma in Municipal Administration from Association of Municipal Managers, Clerks and Treasurers of Ontario (AMCTO) alongside a Bachelor of Arts with Double Major in Political Science and History from Acadia University.
Learn More About Oliver
  • Sharing our natural face masks at a local event at McNab/Braeside’s Clay Bank Nature Park for Outdoor Learning
  • Presenting a special long service award to Donna Smith for her 50 years of service to the Arnprior Regional Health Auxiliary.
  • Meeting with MPP Billy Denault with the United Way East Ontario team to discuss 211 and our priorities within Renfrew County.
  • Snowshoeing with Heather Lang and Andy Kalnins
  • Celebrating a successful Seniors Active Living Fair with the ARH Team, MPP Denault, Mayor McGee and Carmen Gould from the Ministry of Seniors and Accessibility.
  • Celebrating the 2026 Canada Day celebrations
  • Spending time at the 2022 White Lake Winter Carnival with former Deputy Mayor Brian Armsden and former Councillor Heather Lang
  • Hosting the groundbreaking ceremony for the ARH CT Scanner project.
  • Chatting the the then-Medical Officer of Health for the City of Ottawa and Board Director at United Way East Ontario, Dr. Vera Etches.
  • Sharing in the celebration as EVA Renfrew County receives the United Way East Ontario (UWEO) Community Builder of the Year Award
  • Posing for a photo with Santa and the Grinch at the Penny Stashick Ugly Christmas Sweater Walk in support of the Arnprior Regional Health Foundation.
  • Launching the CT Scanner at Arnprior Regional Health with MP Cheryl Gallant, then-MPP John Yakabuski, Mayor McGee, Deputy Mayor Hoddinott and our ARH Team
  • Unveiling the New Logo for the Township of McNab/Braeside with former Councillor Heather Lang in 2022 (logo blurred at the request of the Township CAO)
  • Sandbagging with Matthew Brearley and others during the 2023 flood
  • Sandbagging for local residents during the last flooding events
  • Speaking with a local farmer from the Township of Admaston-Bromley.
  • Attending a stargazing event at the Clay Bank Nature Park for Outdoor Learning
  • Attending the Take Back The Night event in Killaloe in recognition of intimate partner violence.
  • Competing in the trivia night hosted by the Township and Jason Marshall in Braeside, ON
  • Heading out in the festive spirit for Light Up The Night in White Lake, ON
  • Volunteering with the COVID-19 vaccination clinics at the Nick Smith Centre
  • Presenting the Township of McNab/Braeside bursary at Renfrew Collegiate Institute (RCI)
  • Attending a Council meeting during the COVID-19 pandemic
  • Putting up a log fence at Clay Bank Nature Park for Outdoor Learning in McNab/Braeside, ON
  • Planting a ceremonial tree at the Township Offices in McNab/Braeside, ON
  • Young Councillors meeting with former MPP Mitzie Hunter at the 2019 AMO Conference
  • Attending the 2019 AMO Conference
  • Leading community conversations on poverty and homelessness
  • 2019 United Way East Ontario barbeque at the Giant Tiger in Arnprior, ON
  • 2018 Inauguration Day for the Township of McNab/Braeside

Blog Posts

  • Investing in Roads, Parks and Recreation Programming
    To me, the best investment that we can make as a Township is in our built infrastructure which provides benefits for both current and future residents as well as serving as the foundation for economic activity across the municipality. Whether it is our roads, parks or other Township assets, we must take a measured and practical approach to asset management and long-termContinue reading “Investing in Roads, Parks and Recreation Programming”
  • Stablilizing and Rebuilding Trust
    As I’ve spoken with residents while knocking on doors, one message has come through clearly: residents feel our Township has become unstable over the past four years, and many have lost confidence in their local government. That instability has included Integrity Commissioner investigations, the resignation of the former Mayor, and an unusually high number of staff departures. Residents deserve a Township thatContinue reading “Stablilizing and Rebuilding Trust”
  • Responsible Financial Management
    One question that I hear frequently is how I would approach property taxation and financial planning as Mayor and if I would support tax increases in future years. While I would love to say that this question is easy to answer, it is sadly not straight-forward or reasonable to answer with a simple “yes” or “no” response. Rather, fair taxation is moreContinue reading “Responsible Financial Management”
  • Respectful Election Conduct
    The cornerstone of Canadian democracy is that we can disagree on particular policies or programs but we can do so respectfully without descending into behaviour that could be considered to be bullying, harassment or discrimination. Over the past few days, there has been some debate on social media about bullying and harassment directed at elected officials as well as similar behaviour beingContinue reading “Respectful Election Conduct”
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Contact Oliver

I want to hear from you! You should always be able to speak with your elected representatives and I will always be there to listen to your thoughts, learn from your perspectives and lead at the Council table. Please feel free to reach out anytime!

oliver@voteoliverjacob.ca