Public Notice – 2026 Municipal Election – Free Candidate Information Session

April 21, 2026

Considering a run for municipal council or school board trustee in the October 2026 election?

Join us for a free Candidate Information Session.

Date: Thursday May 7, 2026
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Location: Township of Stone Mills Council Chambers, 4504 County Rd 4, Centreville ON

Hosted in partnership by the County of Lennox & Addington, Township of Addington Highlands, the Township of Stone Mills, Loyalist Township, and the Town of Greater Napanee.

Presented by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing

Learn about:

The Municipal Elections Act, 1996
campaign rules and finances
important election dates
the role of elected officials and municipal staff

Nomination Period: May 1, 2026, to August 21, 2026, at 2:00 p.m.
Term of Office: November 2026 to November 2030

For more information, please contact the Municipal Clerk from one of the local municipalities or visit their respective websites.

Returning Officer
Jacob Battenfelder
Loyalist Township
Box 70
Odessa ON K0H 2H0
Phone: 613-386-7351
Email:
elections@loyalist.ca

Returning Officer
Jessica Walters
Town of Greater Napanee
99A Advance Ave.
Napanee ON K7R 3Y5
Phone: 343-302-5238
Email: jwalters@greaternapanee.com

Returning Officer
Brandi Teeple
Township of Stone Mills
4504 County Rd 4
Centreville ON K0K 1N0
Phone: 613-378-2475
Email:
elections@stonemills.com

Returning Officer
Christine Reed
Township of Addington Highlands
PO Box 89, Flinton ON
K0H 1P0
Phone: 613-336-2286
Email: clerk@addingtonhighlands.ca