ERIN – Erin councillor Rob Smith has his eyes on the mayor’s chair in the upcoming municipal election. Current Mayor Allan Alls has confirmed he will not be seeking re-election this fall.
Municipal Election 2022
Dave Turton running for mayor in Minto
MINTO – Deputy mayor Dave Turton has thrown his hat into the ring to be the next mayor of the Town of Minto. Turton filed his nomination papers for the position on May 2.
Candidate nominations now open for 2022 municipal election
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Nominations for the 2022 municipal election are open.
Davidson to seek re-election as mayor of Mapleton
MAPLETON – Current Mapleton Township Mayor Gregg Davidson has announced his intent to seek re-election in the 2022 municipal election in October.
Dunsmore running for mayor of Centre Wellington
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Centre Wellington councillor Neil Dunsmore is running for mayor. The first-term councillor, who was named deputy mayor last year, confirmed in a phone interview on May 2 that’s he’s throwing his hat in the ring.
Kelly Linton stepping away from politics
FERGUS – Mayor Kelly Linton will not be running for re-election in the October municipal election. Linton made the announcement at the township’s project open house and town hall at the Centre Wellington Community Sportsplex on April 28.
Dan Yake announces he is running for mayor of Wellington North
WELLINGTON NORTH – A councillor for 28 years, Dan Yake has announced he's entering the race for mayor of Wellington North in the upcoming municipal election on Oct. 24.
Are you ready to vote in the upcoming municipal election?
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Have you moved or changed your name since the 2018 municipal election? Are you a new voter? Check to ensure your personal information is accurate before voting day on Oct. 24.
Important dates for the 2022 municipal election
WELLINGTON COUNTY – As the 2022 municipal election nears, it may be time for prospective candidates to mark some important dates in their calendars.
Shawn Watters plans to run for mayor of Centre Wellington
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Former county and township councillor Shawn Watters has announced his intention to run for mayor of Centre Wellington Township this fall.
Getting the urge
Anyone interested in running for council needs to circle April 21 on their calendar.
Thinking of running for council? Free workshop offers information, perspective
ABOYNE – Thinking of running for a local council seat? The municipalities of Wellington County have organized a free informational workshop for prospective council members.
Minto Mayor George Bridge won’t seek re-election
MINTO – Town of Minto Mayor George Bridge has announced he will not seek reelection in the 2022 municipal election taking place on Oct. 24.
Council awards contract to Dominion Voting Systems
WELLINGTON NORTH – Dominion Voting Systems, with headquarters in Canada and the United States, will provide two optical scanning tabulators to the township for municipal elections slated to take place on Oct. 24 across the province.