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Candidates Information Package
RUNNING FOR REEVE, COUNCIL OR PUBLIC SCHOOL BOARD TRUSTEE??
Council & Public School Board Trustee packages are now available for pick up at the Municipal office on May 1, 2026.
What you need to know before beginning your campaign…
- In Ontario, municipal elections are governed by the Municipal Elections Act, 1996. That law sets out who can run, spending limits, donation rules, and filing requirements. You need to be at least 18, a Canadian citizen, and meet local residency or property ownership requirements.
- You must pay the nomination fee at the same time you submit your forms to the Municipal Clerk. The fee to run for Reeve is $200 and to run for Council is $100.
- It is highly recommended to call the office to book an appointment with the Municipal Clerk to ensure availability to file your nomination papers.
Declaration of Qualifications – Council
Consent to Release of Personal Information
Certificate of Maximum Campaign Expenses – Candidate
Certificate of Maximum Amount of Contributions – Own Campaign
Certificate of Maximum Spending Limits – Third Party
Certificate of Maximum Amounts of Contributions – Third Party
2026 Third Party Advertisers Guide
Municipal Conflict of Interest Act
By-Law #1388 – Use of Corporate Resources
Important Dates – 2026 Municipal Election
Declaration of Qualifications – School Board Trustee
Maximum Amount of Contributions – School Board Trustee
Maximum Campaign Expenses – School Board Trustee
Regional Candidate Information Session – August 13, 2026 (Register to reserve a spot)
List of Certified Candidates – Election 2026 – August 24, 2026
Declaration of Acclamation to office – English Public School Board – August 24, 2026
NOMINATIONS RECEIVED:
Public School Board Trustee (West/Central District):
Name Date of Filing Status
Kathryn Pierroz May 1, 2026 Incumbent
UNOFFICIAL LIST OF CANDIDATES: As of August 21,2026
Office Name Date of Filing Status ,
Reeve Lucille MacDonald July 8, 2026 Incumbent Filing Fee Paid
Reeve Jim Belluz August 21, 2026 New Filing Fee Paid
Councillor Daniel Rea July 28, 2026 New Filing Fee Paid
Councillor Brendan Hyatt August 12, 2026 Incumbent Filing Fee Paid
Councillor Elaine Hughes August 13, 2026 Incumbent Filing Fee Paid
Councillor Gary Esselink August 17, 2026 New Filing Fee Paid
Councillor Steve Loshaw August 17, 2026 Incumbent Filing Fee Paid
Councillor Kenneth Badiuk August 17, 2026 Incumbent Filing Fee Paid