Carrie McEachran has spent more than 25 years leading organizations, building partnerships, and helping shape the future of Sarnia.

As CEO of the Sarnia Lambton Chamber of Commerce, Carrie worked every day with local businesses, community organizations, industry leaders, and government at all levels to support economic growth, strengthen the local workforce, and advocate for practical solutions that help the region move forward.

Her career has been built on bringing people together, solving problems collaboratively, and leading organizations through change.

Before joining the Chamber, Carrie held leadership roles with organizations including Sarnia-Lambton Rebound, Pathways Health Centre for Children, and Community Living Sarnia-Lambton. She also operated her own business focused on leadership and management development.

Carrie’s commitment to community leadership extends well beyond her professional career. She has served in governance and advisory roles with organizations focused on economic development, healthcare, public safety, and regional collaboration, including:

Known for her thoughtful leadership style and ability to work across sectors, Carrie believes strong communities are built through collaboration, accountability, and long-term thinking.

She understands the challenges families, businesses, and local organizations are facing — and believes the best results come from listening carefully, making informed decisions, and focusing on practical action that delivers real results for the community.

Carrie is committed to preserving what makes Sarnia special, addressing the issues holding it back, and preparing the city for what comes next.

Empowerment Through Engagement

Sarnia is at an important moment. Residents want leadership that listens, makes informed decisions, and focuses on practical solutions that move the city forward.

Carrie believes strong leadership is not about politics — it is about service, accountability, and bringing people together to solve problems.

She understands that residents care about the everyday issues that shape quality of life:

• Affordability,

• Infrastructure,

• Economic opportunity,

• Public safety,

• Responsible growth,

• And a city people are proud to call home.

Carrie’s approach is collaborative, transparent, and solutions-focused. She believes the best decisions come from listening to residents, respecting expertise, and working constructively with community partners, businesses, and council.

Carrie is not running to create division or make empty promises. She is running to provide steady, experienced leadership focused on what matters most to the people of Sarnia.

Keep what works. Fix what’s falling behind. Prepare Sarnia for what’s next.

Carrie believes strong communities are built when people feel heard, respected, and connected to the decisions shaping their future.

Throughout her career, she has worked alongside residents, businesses, non-profit organizations, educators, healthcare leaders, industry, and government partners to help strengthen the Sarnia community. Her leadership approach is rooted in collaboration — bringing people together around practical solutions instead of division.

She understands that effective leadership is not only about managing budgets and projects. It is about understanding how decisions affect everyday people:

• Families trying to make ends meet,

• Seniors wanting to age safely in their community,

• Young people looking for opportunity,

• Local businesses navigating uncertainty,

• And neighbourhoods that want to feel safe, vibrant, and supported.

She is committed to listening to residents, encouraging respectful dialogue, and ensuring community voices help shape priorities and decisions.

Carrie’s leadership is grounded in a simple principle: A strong city is built by working together.

Sarnia has strong foundations — skilled workers, established industry, local businesses, waterfront assets, and people who care deeply about their community. But maintaining the status quo will not be enough to prepare the city for the future.

Carrie believes moving Sarnia forward requires thoughtful leadership focused on both immediate priorities and long-term planning.

That means:

• supporting responsible economic growth,

• improving collaboration between community partners,

• strengthening relationships with neighbouring First Nations communities,

• addressing infrastructure and housing pressures,

• creating an environment where businesses can grow and invest,

• and ensuring young families and future generations see opportunity here at home.

Sarnia’s future is connected to the success of the entire region, including meaningful collaboration with Indigenous communities, regional partners, local organizations, and industry leaders.

Sarnia does not need to reinvent itself.
It needs leadership prepared to build on its strengths, address what is falling behind, and confidently prepare for what comes next.

The focus is not on division or negativity, but on listening to residents, encouraging constructive dialogue, and bringing people together around practical ideas for Sarnia’s future.

By combining grassroots outreach with modern digital engagement, the campaign aims to create thoughtful discussions grounded in professionalism, accountability, and respect for the community and the role of public service.

Carrie believes how a campaign is conducted matters — because leadership starts long before Election Day.