Candidates
Get to know your Candidates
Municipal Election Debate hosted by Peterborough and the Kawarthas Chamber of Commerce
Date and Time: Monday, September 26, 2022 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Location: Online debate via Zoom. Find out more about how to register for the event.
Douro-Dummer All Candidates Meeting hosted by the Douro-Dummer Residents Committee
Date and Time: Thursday, October 6, 2022 from 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.
Location: Douro Community Centre, Wellington Room (upstairs)
Mayor |
Heather Watson Email: hello@heatherwatson.me Phone: 705-930-8037 Website: HeatherWatsonforMayor.ca
Jim Coyle Email: jimcoyleformayor@gmail.com Phone: 705-761-2633 Website: jimcoyleformayor.ca |
Deputy Mayor |
Harold Nelson Email: haroldnelson1963@gmail.com Phone: 705-875-7457
Marc Trudeau Email: marc.trudeau@rocketmail.com Phone: 705-933-6272 |
Councillor Douro Ward |
Marie Howran Email: mariehowran@gmail.com Phone: 705-872-6917
Mark Porter Email: rmarkporter@yahoo.ca Phone: 705-761-2923 Website: porterfordouro.ca
Ray Johnston Email: rjsons@nexicom.net Phone: 705-652-6169 Business: 705-652-7578 |
Councillor Dummer Ward |
Adam Vervoort Email: adam.a.vervoort@gmail.com Phone: 519-317-6573
Shelagh Landsmann Email: shelagh@bell.net Phone: 705-877-2884 Cell: 705-741-6800 |
English Language Separate School Board Trustee |
Francis Doyle Address: 792 County Road 4, Douro-Dummer, ON K0L 2H0 Phone: 416-737-2847 Email: francisdoyle32@hotmail.com
Jennifer Leahy Address: Unlisted Phone: 705-761-1806 Email: N/A |
French Language Public School Board Trustee |
Kristine Dandavino Address: 66 Oshawa Boulevard North, Oshawa, ON L1G 5S3 Phone: 905-995-2847 Email: kristinedandavino@hotmail.com
Serge Paul Address: 43 Orton Park Road, Toronto, ON M1G 3G5 Phone: 647-273-6514 Email: sergeincanada@gmail.com |
Councillor At-Large |
Tom Watt - Acclaimed Email: tom.watt@bell.net Phone: 705-652-5083 |
English Language Public School Board Trustee |
Angela Lloyd - Acclaimed Address: 671 Third Line, Bailieboro, ON K0L 1B0 Phone: 705-939-6967 Email: alloyd671@gmail.com |
French Language Separate School Board Trustee |
Marcellin Kwilu Mondo - Acclaimed Address: 37 Beer Cres, Ajax, ON L1S 0A4 Phone: 289-923-1869 |
How to run for the 2022 Municipal Election
Municipal Election 2022 - Candidates Information Video
To run for the office of Mayor, Deputy Mayor, Councillor or School Board Trustee you must file a Nomination Paper.
- Nomination Papers and Candidate Guides will be available closer to Nomination Day.
- Until you file a Nomination Paper, you cannot raise or spend any money on your campaign.
- Candidates running for the position of Mayor, Deputy Mayor or Councillor must also provide at least 25 endorsement signatures from eligible electors.
Nomination papers can be filed from May 2 to August 18, 2022 between 8:30am and 4:30pm and on August 19, 2022 from 9:00am until 2:00pm at the municipal office. An appointment is recommended, contact Martina Chait-Hartwig, Acting Clerk/ Returning Officer to book a time that works best for your schedule.
Next steps |
Once the nomination paper has been filed, a candidate shall open a bank account in the name of the campaign, start accepting contributions and start incurring expenses. Upon the successful filing of your nomination papers, you will be provided with: Some other suggestions:
The Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) has an online course, which is geared to individuals who are planning to run for a seat on municipal council. Once the nomination paper has been filed, a candidate shall open a bank account in the name of the campaign, start accepting contributions and start incurring expenses. Upon the successful filing of your nomination papers, you will be provided with:
Some other suggestions:
The Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) has an online course, which is geared to individuals who are planning to run for a seat on municipal council.Once the nomination paper has been filed, a candidate shall open a bank account in the name of the campaign, start accepting contributions and start incurring expenses. Once the nomination paper has been filed, a candidate shall open a bank account in the name of the campaign, start accepting contributions and start incurring expenses. Upon the successful filing of your nomination papers, you will be provided with:
Some other suggestions:
The Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) has an online course, which is geared to individuals who are planning to run for a seat on municipal council. Once the nomination paper has been filed, a candidate shall open a bank account in the name of the campaign, start accepting contributions and start incurring expenses. Upon the successful filing of your nomination papers, you will be provided with:
Some other suggestions:
The Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) has an online course, which is geared to individuals who are planning to run for a seat on municipal council. |
Fundraising and spending start date |
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Accessibility |
Candidates have the responsibility to run an accessible campaign. Helpful tips for managing an accessible campaign are available in the AMCTO's Candidates' Guide to Accessible Elections. The Township has developed an Elections Accessibility Plan to ensure that electoral services are accessible to everyone – candidates, electors and staff. The Plan identifies ways the Township will eliminate barriers for persons of all abilities and create a positive electoral experience for everyone. Candidates have the responsibility to run an accessible campaign. Helpful tips for managing an accessible campaign are available in the AMCTO's Candidates' Guide to Accessible Elections. The Township has developed an Elections Accessibility Plan to ensure that electoral services are accessible to everyone – candidates, electors and staff. The Plan identifies ways the Township will eliminate barriers for persons of all abilities and create a positive electoral experience for everyone. Candidates have the responsibility to run an accessible campaign. Helpful tips for managing an accessible campaign are available in the AMCTO's Candidates' Guide to Accessible Elections. The Township has developed an Elections Accessibility Plan to ensure that electoral services are accessible to everyone – candidates, electors and staff. The Plan identifies ways the Township will eliminate barriers for persons of all abilities and create a positive electoral experience for everyone.Candidates have the responsibility to run an accessible campaign. Helpful tips for managing an accessible campaign are available in the AMCTO's Candidates' Guide to Accessible Elections. Candidates have the responsibility to run an accessible campaign. Helpful tips for managing an accessible campaign are available in the AMCTO's Candidates' Guide to Accessible Elections. The Township has developed an Elections Accessibility Plan to ensure that electoral services are accessible to everyone – candidates, electors and staff. The Plan identifies ways the Township will eliminate barriers for persons of all abilities and create a positive electoral experience for everyone. |
Financial reporting requirements |
All candidates must file a financial statement. For details, please review the Municipal Elections Act or the 2018 Candidates' Guide to Completing the Financial Statement. |
Nomination Package and Forms |
Ensure you have Adobe Reader 8 or higher. To install Adobe Reader, visit the Adobe website. Please contact the Township Election Staff if additional support is required. |
Dates to remember
Withdrawal of nomination |
A person may withdraw their nomination by filing a written withdrawal with the Clerks Department before 2:00pm on August 19, 2022. |
Acclamations |
If, at 4:00pm on August 22, 2022 the number of certified candidates for an office is the same as or less than the number to be elected, the Clerk shall immediately declare the candidate or candidates elected by acclamation. |
Examination and certification of nominations by Clerk |
The Clerk shall examine each nomination that has been filed before 4:00pm on the Monday following Nomination Day – August 22, 2022. |
Exception for additional nominations |
If the number of nominations filed for an office is less than the number of persons to be elected to an office, additional nominations may be filed between 9:00am and 2:00pm on the Wednesday following Nomination day – August 24, 2022. |
Examination and certification of additional nominations by Clerk |
Any additional nominations filed under the Municipal Elections Act Section 33(5) shall be examined before 4:00pm on the Thursday following Nomination Day – August 25, 2022. |
County of Peterborough Council Meeting Calendar 2022 |