Two new citizen members are joining the Northumberland County Housing Corporation (NCHC) board.
With Northumberland County council approval in September, Daphne Livingstone and Molly Anthony are joining the skills-based board, overseeing operations related to the corporation’s portfolio of 372-plus rent-geared-to-income (RGI) and market rental housing units, as well as housing development initiatives across Northumberland.
“We are excited to have Daphne and Molly join the NCHC board of directors,” said NCHC board chair Victor Fiume. “Their diverse expertise in municipal governance and real estate will be a tremendous asset to the board as we work towards achieving our strategic goals to create a stronger, more resilient community.”
Livingstone also serves as director of corporate services and municipal clerk for the Township of Hamilton.
“With 25 years’ experience working in both large and small municipalities across Ontario, Daphne has developed extensive knowledge of governance and service delivery at both lower and upper-tier levels,” reads a recent release from the county.
“Daphne is deeply committed to the initiatives of the NCHC, understanding the vital role it plays in creating a sense of community for individuals and families experiencing housing insecurity.”
Meanwhile, Anthony moved to the area in 2019 and is currently the director of real estate at Toronto Metropolitan University.
“She brings a broad range of experience, including master planning, opportunity analysis, transactions, operational integration, and asset management,” noted county officials. “Molly is enthusiastic about her new role with the NCHC, seeing stable housing as a fundamental element of healthy communities and supporting the organizations’ role to build and maintain safe and affordable rental housing where people feel at home.”
The addition of Livingstone and Anthony reflects the county’s commitment to strengthening the board’s leadership and continuing work to address housing needs in the community, added county officials.
Northumberland County is the sole shareholder of the NCHC and gives direction to its board of directors, which is comprised of county council representatives, the CAO of Northumberland County, and citizen directors. The skills-based board is responsible for the budget, upholding corporate bylaws, agreements, and reports, and for long-range strategic planning, explained county staff.
Warden Brian Ostrander said council was pleased to approve new members for the board, and that Livingstone and Anthony are joining the board at a critical time as the corporation advances several affordable housing projects that will significantly benefit the community.
“Their extensive experience will be invaluable in strengthening the board’s capacity to guide these important initiatives. I am confident that their contributions will help the NCHC continue to build a more inclusive and supportive environment for all residents of Northumberland County,” said Ostrander.
(Written by: Sarah Hyatt)
