Board of Health

The Board of Health for the Middlesex-London Health Unit is made up of Municipal and Provincial Representatives. The Board is comprised of five Provincial Representatives, three Middlesex County Representatives and three City of London Representatives.

Municipal Representatives are appointed for the duration of their term in public office, which is usually a 4-year term. Provincial Representatives are appointed for a term; the length of which is decided by the Minister of Health. The positions of Chair and Vice-Chair may rotate annually.

To reach a Board of Health member, please email Board@mlhu.on.ca or call 519-663-5317, ext. 2448.

Mike Steele, 2025 Chair - Provincial Representative
Michelle Smibert, 2025 Vice-Chair - County of Middlesex Representative
Aina DeViet - County of Middlesex Representative
Mike McGuire - County of Middlesex Representative
Matt Newton-Reid - City of London Representative (Citizen Appointee)
Skylar Franke - City of London Representative
Peter Cuddy - City of London Representative
Selomon Menghsha - Provincial Representative
Howard Shears - Provincial Representative
Emily Williams - Secretary, Treasurer

Date of creation: January 8, 2013
Last modified on: January 29, 2025

Board of Health Overview

An overview of the Board of Health, its role, composition and responsibilities.

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Conflicts of Interest Registry

Board of Health Members must indicate conflicts of interest persuant to the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act. A full explanation of direct and indirect conflicts can be found in the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act.

2024 Conflicts of Interest Registry (PDF)

Previous years of the Conflicts of Interest Registry:

2023

Audited Financial Statements

The Board of Health approved their draft financial statements (audited financial statements) annually for the previous year. Please click the links below to review the most recent statements and previous statements.

2023 MLHU1 Financial Statements