Municipal Elections 2026: Nominations Open

0:00It's April 9th, you're listening to Vancouver News today, AI-powered local news. I'm Cory with the story. If you're eyeing a spot on your local council or school board up in Midland, Penitanguashain, Tay or Tiny, nominations kick off May 1st for the 2026 municipal elections. Voting happens October 26th, with terms running from November 15th, 2026, through November 14th, 2030. You can file in person or through an agent at the clerk's office by appointment from May 1st to August 20th during business hours or a hit. Nomination day on August 21st, between 9am and 2pm. To get in, grab the official forms from mid-April at any municipal office or their websites. You'll need at least 25 signatures from eligible voters, your own sign-off and the filing fee, $200 for mayor or head-of. Council, $100 for everything else, including school trustees, file with your town's clerk

1:04before you start collecting campaign cash or spending a dime. Folks running for mayor or deputy mayor in these spots could also snag a seat on Simco County Council, if elected, giving you broader reach. Open seats include one mayor and one deputy mayor per town or township, plus counselors seven in Midland, five each in Penitanguashain and Tay 3 in Tiny. To chance the shape community decisions on everything from roads to schools, school board trusty spots are up to one each for English public and separate boards covering all four areas, one for French public across several, counties, one for French separate in Simco and Muscoca and seven for the Protestant board in Penitanguashain only, same nomination rules apply, fee at $100, all filed at local clerks, heads up, forms, and full candidate calls are online or in offices now. Step up if you're ready to serve, because these deadlines move fast in spots, feel quick.