
But at the same time, I have found that there has been such an outpouring of support. Some of the responses I got when texting supporters could be mean. And also, the level of what people are willing to do for what they believe in. JL: It’s surprised me how much through texting volunteers I am able to inspire people. That’s pretty much the strategy I use to try to get people more on board when texting volunteers, and I find that it works pretty well.ĪCLU: What has surprised you over the years in your activism? It’s not always clear how consequential something is until you think through it a little bit and you have to explain it to someone else. It’s also important to get across to a potential voter why their vote at this moment is so necessary.

JL: I always try to explain the impact a particular election will have on someone’s life. Tony Fraser is the only candidate registered to run for mayor in North Dundas.įraser is the current mayor of North Dundas.ACLU: How do you explain to people why voting is important, and persuade them to take part in upcoming elections? Haley is the current mayor of the township. Roger Haley is the only candidate registered to run for mayor of Front of Yonge Township (Mallorytown). Kirby is the current mayor of East Hawkesbury, located east of Ottawa.

Robert Kirby is the only registered candidate to run for mayor of East Hawkesbury. Riopel is the current mayor of the Township of Champlain. Normand Riopel is the only registered candidate for mayor, according to the unofficial list of candidates. Richard Kidd is the only candidate registered for the Office of Reeve in Beckwith Township. Smith-Gatcke is the only candidate on the nomination list for mayor. Mayor Corinna Smith-Gatcke will be acclaimed for another four-year term as mayor of Leeds and the Thousand Islands. The current mayor is the only candidate registered to run on the nomination list. Jamie Macdonald will be acclaimed for another four-year term as mayor of North Glengarry. Mayor Marg Isbester is not seeking re-election. Terry Richardson is the only candidate registered to run for mayor in Greater Napanee. Horton Townshipĭavid Bennett is the only candidate for mayor in Horton Township, and will serve another four year term as head of the township.īennett is the current mayor of Horton Township. Giardiani is the current deputy mayor, and has served as councillor since 2004. Laurentian HillsĪnne Giardiani is the only candidate registered to run for mayor in the Town of Laurentian Hills. Suzanne D'Eon will serve another four year term as mayor of Deep River.ĭ'Eon is the only candidate registered to run for mayor. Pierre Leroux is the only candidate registered to run for mayor of Russell. Mayor Brett Todd has served as mayor of Prescott for three terms. Gauri Shankar is the only candidate registered to run for Mayor of Prescott in the Oct. Mayor Mike LeMay is not seeking re-election after two terms. Gervais is currently Pembroke's Deputy Mayor. Ron Gervais was the only candidate registered to run for Mayor of Pembroke following the close of nominations.

Lowry was the only candidate to run for mayor of the area that includes Almonte, Ramsay and Pakenham. Mississippi MillsĬhrista Lowry will be mayor of Mississippi Mills for a second four-year term. Mike Kaliavas was chosen to complete the current term as mayor, and is seeking re-election as councillor this election. Wren is a current councillor.īrockville Mayor Jason Baker stepped down as Mayor last October over a non-residency issue. Matt Wren is the only candidate for mayor of Brockville, and will be acclaimed mayor when the City Clerk certifies the candidates list. Here is a look at the municipalities where the mayor's race only has one candidate registered. Municipalities must certify the candidate lists and acclaim any winners by Monday at 4 p.m. In Brockville, Pembroke, Prescott, Mississippi Mills, North Glengarry, Laurentian Valley Township, Horton Township, Town of Laurentian Hills and Deep River, only one candidate is listed for mayor and will be acclaimed the winner. The deadline to register to run in the municipal election for mayor, councillor or school board trustee in municipalities across Ontario was 2 p.m. The race for the mayor's office in several municipalities in eastern Ontario is over two months before voters head to the polls, with candidates set to be acclaimed as mayor of the town, township or city.
