Municipal and school board elections
The next Municipal and School Board Election will take place in October 2026.
The Municipal Elections Act (MEA) is the legal framework that governs municipal elections in Ontario. The MEA outlines the procedures for the elections, such as nomination and voting processes, voter rights and regulates fundraising functions and third party advertisements.
Make sure you are on the voter's List
Visit RegisterToVoteON.ca today to check to see if you are on the voter's list, update information, or add yourself to the list. Your voice is important, make sure you are on the list and register to vote!
Update your school support designation
Updating your school support designation ensures that your taxes go toward the correct school board and allows you to vote for the appropriate School Board Trustee. To update your school support designation, follow these steps:
- Visit the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) online portal at school-support.mpac.ca to access the update process.
- Ensure you are registered with MPAC; if not, you can register by calling 1-866-296-6722.
- Review your current school support designation, which is listed on your Property Assessment Notice.
- Update your designation by June 1, 2026, to be included in the Preliminary List of Electors for the upcoming municipal and school board elections on October 26, 2026.
- If you are a tenant, you can also update your school support designation through the MPAC online portal for tenants.
MPAC school support designation portal
About the 2026 Orangeville Municipal and School Board Election
In 2026, Orangeville residents and property owners will have the choice to either cast their vote in the Municipal and School Board Election from anywhere with internet access, or vote in person via paper ballot at our designated advanced voting locations or on election day October 26, 2026.
Eligible voters (residents and property owners) will elect several different positions including:
- mayor
- deputy mayor
- five (5) councillors (elected at-large)
- school Board Trustee
Once elected, members of council serve a four-year term. The current term of council began in November 2022 and the next term of council will commence in November 2026.
Important dates for the 2026 Municipal Election
- Nomination period: Friday, May 1, 2026 (8:30 a.m.) to Friday, August 21, 2026 (2 p.m.)
- Third party registration: Monday, May 1, 2026 (8:30 a.m.) to Friday, October 23, 2026 (4:30 p.m.)
- Deadline for withdrawal of nominations: Friday, August 21, 2026 (2 p.m.)
- Election day: Monday, October 26, 2026 (ends at 8 p.m.)
Interested in running for council in the 2026 election?
What is involved in being on council? |
| As a councillor, you have representative, policy-making and stewardship roles to play in your municipality. Often these roles will overlap. You will be called on to consider and make decisions on issues that will sometimes be complex and controversial. Most of those decisions will have long-term consequences for your municipality that extend beyond your four-year term of office and should be made in the context of your municipality’s directions for the long-term health and welfare of your community. |
Time commitment |
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The time commitment can be quite significant. In addition to two council meetings per month, there are often additional special council meetings scheduled throughout the year for budget, training, etc. Additionally, all members of council are appointed to other committees, which meet either monthly, bi-monthly or quarterly. The amount of time required to prepare for a council and committee meetings can be extensive due to the number of lengthy reports to be read, and understood, in advance of the meeting. Council also appoints members to external organizations. If appointed to an external organization, meeting dates, times and locations will vary. There may also be a considerable amount of time spent talking with and responding to the residents and researching their concerns. The mayor and deputy mayor also sit on Dufferin County council, with its own meeting and committee attendance requirements. |
Meetings |
| Currently, council meetings generally take place at 7 p.m. the second and fourth Monday of each month. The fourth Monday of the month rotates between a regular council meeting and a council public meeting. Committees meet at various times throughout the day at various intervals. A current calendar of meetings can be found on our council and committee meeting calendar. |
Remuneration |
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In 2025, the Town of Orangeville undertook a council remuneration review utilizing the services of an impartial third-party consultant to establish the remuneration for the next term of council based on comparator municipalities. Commencing with the 2026-2030 term of council, the annual remuneration for members of council shall be as follows:
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Council information sessions
If you want to know more about running for municipal office, there are a number of information sessions available.
AMO education – insights and strategies focused on underrepresented communities |
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Are you considering running in the 2026 Municipal Election? Join this workshop to gain useful insights and strategies focused on underrepresented communities The Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) is offering a series of workshops for people thinking about running for municipal office in the October 2026 elections. Focused specifically on diverse candidates, this free 90-minute workshop provides useful insights and strategies to support you in getting your name on the ballot. While these workshops do offer a focus on individuals from underrepresented communities, all are welcome. Facilitated by former municipal councillors Steve Anderson and Jasvinder Sandhu, you will be taken through:
And more! Dates:
Location: Virtual More information: Running for Municipal Office - Everything You Need to Know as an Underrepresented Candidate | AMO Registration: Meeting registration - Zoom |
AMO education – an information session for youth considering running for municipal office |
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If you are a youth interested in running for municipal council in October 2026, we have a workshop for you! The Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) is offering a series of workshops for young people thinking about running for municipal office in the October 2026 elections. These sessions will provide insights and strategies to build your understanding and confidence around how to become a candidate and running a campaign. Facilitated by three current municipal leaders, Natasha Salonen – mayor of the Township of Wilmot, Cam Wales – councillor, City of Brockville and Aidan Kallioinen – councillor, Town of Espanola, you will gain firsthand insight into:
And more! Dates:
Registration: free Additional details: An Information Session for Youth Considering Running for Municipal Office | AMO Registration link: Meeting Registration – Zoom |
Joint council information session – Dufferin County municipalities |
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If you would like to learn more about becoming a candidate in Dufferin County, we encourage you to attend an information session. All prospective candidates are welcome to attend. The sessions are free and no pre-registration required. Date: May 6 and 7, 2026 Further details to be provided soon. |
2022 Municipal Election results
The candidates who won their respective roles are indicated with an asterisk below.
Mayoral race
- Patterson, Jeffrey Wallace – 1,804
- *Post, Lisa – 2,984
- Reid, Kim – 277
- Williams, Jeremy – 839
Deputy mayoral race
- Castiglione, Trevor – 1,023
- *Taylor, Todd – 4,727
Councillor
- *Andrews, Joe – 3,481
- Bond, Peggy – 2,044
- Butko, Ximena – 1,800
- Garisto, Nick – 2,146
- Jackson, James – 993
- *Macintosh, Andy – 3,410
- *Prendergast, Tess – 2,968
- *Sherwood, Debbie – 3,850
- Spence, Grant – 975
- *Stevens, Rick – 2,330
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