Prior to the 2003 municipal election, Robert Grossi held the position of Executive Director for Big Brothers of York Region from 2000 to 2002, having spent the previous nine years in the political arena, dedicating his time to the residents of the Town of Georgina. He was first elected as a Ward Councillor in 1991, and then elected as Mayor in 1994, 1997, 2003 and 2006. Throughout these terms of Council, he was a member of numerous committees at the Region of York, as well as sitting on many boards, including the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Foundation and the Southlake Regional Health Centre?s Board of Directors and on the hospital=s Strategic Planning Committee. His education includes an Honours Graduation Diploma (1972) from St. Michael=s College School in Toronto, and a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Politics and Psychology (1975) from Brock University in St. Catharines.

Currently, Rob is an active member of the Region of York's Transportation and Works Committee, Southlake Regional Health Centre?s Board of Directors and the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority. In addition, he is also a sitting member of the Town of Georgina?s Economic Development Committee, Library Board, Georgina Agricultural Advisory Committee, Georgina Environmental Advisory Committee, Traffic Task Force and Willow Beach Water & Sewer Project Liaison Committee, as well as being the Ex-officio on all Town committees.

Before diving into politics, Rob held a number of positions, including owning his own tax consulting business and as a salesman and marketing representative for a number of international companies. Before moving to Georgina as a permanent resident, he was the driving force as an Executive Member, and then President, of the St. Michael's College School Alumni Association (1984-1989). He also helped in rejuvenating and managing the Parkdale Business Improvement Association as its President in 1982 and 1983.

Robert Grossi has continued to reside in Keswick (Island Grove) since 1989, with his wife Carolyn, and their daughters, Jaclyn and Madelyn.

Telephone: (905) 989-1794
* Messages left at this number may not be answered immediately. For immediate assistance, please contact the Town of Georgina Civic Centre.

Civic Centre:
905/289 Area - (905) 476-4301 / (905) 722-6516
705 Area - (705) 437-2210
Ext. 215
Fax: (905) 476-1475
e-Mail: rgrossi@georgina.ca

Messages may also be left with Tammi Roberts, Executive Assistant to the Mayor and Members of Council, at the Civic Centre, Ext. 213.