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John Henry, City and Regional Councillor, Oshawa, (born 1960);

Early life and education
Henry was born in Oshawa, Ontario. The son of Oshawa General Motors workers, he attended RS McLaughlin CVI High School. Henry is a graduate of R S McLaughlin CVI, Durham College, George Brown College and Panasonic's Corporate School. John trained as an Industrial Fire Fighter at the University of Louisiana, Ice Rescue Specialist at the Rochester Police Academy, Dive Rescue Specialist, Level 1 at the University of Michigan. Henry represented Canada at the Fist International Dive Rescue Program at the University of Colorado. He is the owner of Office Products and Services, an Oshawa company serving Durham Region and the GTA.

He is married to Katherine, a pharmacist and is the father of two girls.

City Councillor
On November 13, 2006, Henry was elected to serve on the Oshawa and Durham Region councils representing the constituents in the Oshawa ward 5 area.

Mayoral Campaign
Henry announced his campaign for the office of Mayor in the October 25, 2010 Oshawa election. Henry's campaign is focussed on three key areas.  " Restoring respect for taxpayers at city hall by attacking the corporation’s debt load, high tax rates, and accountability issues;

Creating transformational economic growth and new job opportunities; and,

Re-establishing a ‘residents first’ community-oriented approach to decision-making, at both the local and regional levels. " 

Community
Henry has over 30 years of volunteer service in the community and has helped the following organizations

Awarded the Order of St. John in 1991.