City Councillor, Joan Rymal by Peri Hayes Effective December of 2025, Joan Rymal has been welcomed with open arms upon her return to St. Thomas City Council. In 2009, Joan followed her two children who first moved to the local and surrounding area. She graduated from Victoria School of Nursing as a Registered Nurse, working in ER and later becoming the Director of Care at Dearness Home Service based in London. For the latter, she highlights collaborating with other municipalities – an experience which effectively prepared her for Council: “I am quite fortunate.” Joan declares that she has taken interest in municipal politics for a number of years. With St. Thomas City Council being non-partisan, Joan is delighted to be part of a team that strives for the good of the community. “I have a passion for the homeless and housing resources – anything to keep this at the forefront. We have terrific support services. Indwell has started at Balaclava, and we have a new apartment on Highview Ave.” “This is a very welcoming community,” Joan exclaims, “And Council is doing such a good job.” She shares that one of her passions is to advocate for long-term care facilities. “This will increase housing availability, as well as offer more employment opportunities.” Previously, Joan spent time on the Municipal Accessibility Advisory Committee, the Downtown Development Board and more. Presently, Joan sits on the following committees: St. Thomas Area Secondary Water Supply System - Board of Management; Valleyview Home - Board of Management; Community & Aquatic Centre Steering Committee; Municipal Heritage Committee; Southwestern Public Health (Alternate).
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