Political Experience
Proven Municipal Leadership
Thorold Hydro Electric Commission (1997-2000)
Henry won his first electoral victory at age 31, becoming a member of the Thorold Hydro Electric Commission. As Transition Steering Committee Chair, he helped guide the transition to the current hydro service provider.
The transition resulted in the sale of $17.1 million worth of Thorold Hydro assets, now held by the City for the benefit of all citizens.
City Council (2000 - 2003 and 2022 - 2026)
Henry expanded his municipal experience through committees focused on local revitalization, housing, culture, and sports in Thorold.
- Downtown Redevelopment Task Force
- Thorold Non-Profit Housing Corporation
- Thorold Festival Committee
- Sports Advisory Committee
- Road Safety Advisory Committee
- Thorold Museum Board
- Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory Committee
Mayor of Thorold (2006 - 2010)
During his four-year term as Mayor, Henry led the establishment of new committees that encouraged civic participation and youth engagement.
- Mayor's Canada Day Picnic Committee
- Mayor's Youth Advisory Committee
- Volunteer Recognition Committee
- Public Advisory Committees
He also participated in key city initiatives, including the Community Policing Committee, Chamber of Commerce Prosperity Council, and public advisory committees.
Regional Council (2010 - 2014 and 2014 - 2018)
Henry served in leadership roles across finance, governance, housing, public health, public works, economic development, and transportation.
- Audit Committee - Chair
- Budget Review Committee - Vice Chair
- Corporate Services Committee - Co-Chair
- Investment Committee - Chair
- Niagara Gateway and Economic Zone Committee - Vice Chair
- Niagara Regional Police Service Board - Chair
- Niagara Regional Housing Board - Chair
- Niagara Regional Housing Board - Development Committee - Chair
- Niagara Regional Housing Board - Investment Committee - Chair
- Niagara Regional Housing Board Structure Committee
- Physician Recruitment Committee
- Planning & Economic Development Committee
- Property Tax and Assessment Reform Committee - Chair
- Public Health and Social Services Committee
- Public Works Committee
- Social Housing Alternative Service Delivery Task Force
- Transportation Steering Committee
Henry was also elected by his Regional peers to serve on the Niagara Regional Police Service Board and Niagara Regional Housing Board, serving as Police Board Chair for three years and as Housing Board Chair for the past two years.