LGBTQ2+ Advisory Committee

Purpose: providing leadership and advice to Council on enhancing access and inclusion for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, two-spirit, and queer (LGBTQ2+) communities to participate fully in City services and civic life.


Date last revised: March 03, 2026

Meeting information

Meeting schedule: Typically 2nd Thursday of each month
Meeting time: Typically 3:30 p.m.
Meeting location: Typically virtual
Chair: Corey Dutcher
Staff liaison: Tara Stephens, Director of Legislative Services/City Clerk
905-735-1700 x2159
Committee contact: Tara Stephens, Director of Legislative Services/City Clerk
905-735-1700 x2159

Members:

  • Councillor Mary Ann Grimaldi (June 20, 2023 to November 14, 2026)
  • Corey Dutcher
  • Lindsay Avard
  • Kara McCartney
  • Chloe Fortier

The following members are appointed until November 14, 2026.

Mandate/terms of reference

Contact

Office of the City Clerk
Civic Square
60 East Main St., Welland, ON L3B 4C5

Phone: 905-735-1700
Email: abc@welland.ca

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