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Something big is coming to Gravenhurst.
Campaign launching soon.
Something big is coming to Gravenhurst.
Campaign launching soon.
Jaden Hollingshead for District Councillor · October 26, 2026
Gravenhurst deserves representation that's informed, engaged, and ready to act. I'm running to champion attainable housing, support local business, and bring a strong, prepared voice to the District table. Let's build a community that works for everyone.
I'm Jaden Hollingshead, born and raised in Muskoka, and proud to call Gravenhurst home. I live here with my wife and our son, and like so many families in this community, we want to see Gravenhurst grow into a place where the next generation can put down roots too.
As Executive Director of the Bracebridge Chamber of Commerce, I lead advocacy on the issues that define our region's future: housing affordability, workforce development, and economic resilience. I've authored housing policy briefs, participated in provincial roundtables, and worked directly with municipal leaders across Muskoka to push for real solutions.
I also serve on the board of the Muskoka Community Land Trust, working to create permanently affordable housing in our region. I've seen the housing crisis up close, both personally and through the working families being priced out, and I believe we all have a role to play in solving it.
One example I'm proud of: while serving on the Gravenhurst Chamber board, I was part of the working group behind the town's Rural Transit Feasibility Study. That work fed directly into the demand-responsive transit service the District launched in 2024, giving residents a real transportation option for the first time. That's the kind of ground-up, Gravenhurst-first work I want to keep doing at the District Council table.
I've seen the housing crisis push young families and workers out of the community I grew up in. I've spent years at Chambers of Commerce and on the Muskoka Community Land Trust board advocating for solutions. Now I want to bring that same energy to the District Council table: prepared, informed, and focused on what Gravenhurst needs to thrive.
Jaden Hollingshead
These are the things I hear about most, from neighbours, local businesses, and folks I've worked alongside for years. Here's where I stand.
Gravenhurst needs a proactive housing strategy that creates missing-middle and workforce housing so families and workers can afford to live here.
What I'm advocating for:
Gravenhurst has three distinct commercial cores: the Wharf, downtown, and the south end, each with untapped potential. The goal is a thriving, year-round economy that works for all of them.
What I'm advocating for:
Gravenhurst deserves a District Councillor who shows up prepared, speaks up clearly, and makes sure our community's priorities aren't lost in regional decisions.
What I'm advocating for:
Muskoka's lakes and forests are what make this place special. Protecting them is good for our environment, our tourism economy, and every family here.
What I'm advocating for:
Create a community where young people want to stay, return, and contribute, because our future depends on it.
What I'm advocating for:
Manage taxpayer dollars carefully and make municipal decision-making more accessible to every resident.
What I'm advocating for:
I've spent years at the table on the issues that matter most to Gravenhurst: housing, economic development, and regional governance. Here's what that looks like.
This campaign is built on people. There's a role for you: knock on doors, host a lawn sign, volunteer your time, or contribute what you can. Every form of support moves us forward.
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