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Nominations for town council candidates open next month

April 16, 2026   ·   0 Comments

By Brian Lockhart

Ontario will go to the polls on Oct. 26 to elect municipal governments across the province.

Nominations for interested candidates open on May 1.

In New Tecumseth, council positions include mayor, deputy mayor, and seven town councillors.

The mayor and councillors will make decisions about what happens in town and help advance the town’s Strategic Plan by establishing specific priorities, targets, and goals that move the municipality closer to its long-term vision.

The Town of New Tecumseth has launched its Candidate Guide, a comprehensive resource to help residents understand eligibility criteria and the step-by-step nomination process for the upcoming municipal election.

“Our goal is to make information clear, accessible, and non-partisan so anyone interested in serving their community can make an informed decision,” said Pamela Fettes, New Tecumseth’s director of administration services/clerk.

Residents can access the guide and related resources at newtecumseth.ca/Elections. Printed copies are also available at New Tecumseth Town Hall, 24 Tupper Street West, Alliston.

Elected officials in this upcoming election will serve from Nov. 15, 2026, to Nov. 14, 2030.

The mayor serves as head of council under the Municipal Act, including prescribed strong mayor and CEO responsibilities, and represents the Town of New Tecumseth as a member of Simcoe County Council.

The deputy mayor serves as a member of council with some enhanced duties in the absence of the mayor, as approved by council by-law.

A councillor serves as a member of council to represent the interests of residents and the community as outlined in the Municipal Act.

Members of council provide direction on municipal services and priorities, including infrastructure, fire services, land use planning, recreation and budgeting.

To be eligible to run for town council, you must be a Canadian citizen and at least 18 years old. You must be a resident, property owner or tenant, or the spouse of one in New Tecumseth. You must not be legally prohibited from voting, and not otherwise disqualified from office.

Candidates may run for mayor, deputy mayor, or councillor, but may not run for more than one office at the same time.

To run, you must submit a nomination form, an endorsement form endorsed by a minimum of 25 persons who are eligible to vote in New Tecumseth, and pay a nomination fee of $200 for mayor, and $100 for deputy mayor or councillor.

You can find out more about running for municipal public office by visiting the Town website. 

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