Janice Laking, a former mayor of Barrie, Ontario, has died, prompting tributes to a woman who spent decades involved in municipal government and community life.
Laking first entered Barrie politics in 1972 when she was elected to city council. Her career in public service continued for many years before she became mayor, a position she held from 1988 through 2000.
Her time in municipal government made her a significant figure in Barrie’s civic history, particularly during a period when the city was experiencing substantial growth and change.
Janice Laking’s Career in Barrie Politics
Laking began her elected public service more than five decades ago with her election to Barrie City Council in 1972.
Over the years, she became increasingly involved in the city’s municipal affairs and eventually reached its highest elected office.
She served as Mayor of Barrie from 1988 to 2000, giving her one of the longer mayoral tenures in the city’s modern history.
During those years, she represented residen
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