Crowd forming for mayor's seat in Adjala-Tosorontio

 

Posted May 19, 2026

 

Three's now a crowd in Adjala-Tosorontio as Ward 2 councillor Bob Meadows signs on to run for Mayor.

 

Meadows joins a list that includes incumbent Scott Anderson, and Ward 1 councillor Anub Simson.

 

Incumbent Deputy Mayor Julius Lachs and Amanda Gervasi in Ward 1, are the only others registered in Adj-Tos to run in the October 26 elections.

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In New Tecumseth, the only race to date is in Ward 6 as Ward 7 incumbent Shira Harrison McIntyre moves to a restructured Ward 6. She's being challenged by Kyle Warren.

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Deputy Mayor Stephanie MacLellan remains sole candidate for mayor, as does Ward 5 councillor Marc Biss as he tries to move up to Deputy Mayor.

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In the Wards, Chris Rapin is in Ward 1; Wendy Gabrek, Ward 2; Tony Phekoo in Ward 3; Alan Masters, Ward 4; Nicole Cox, Ward 5.

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Ward 7 remains open.

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In Essa, Incumbent Mayor Sandie Macdonald and Incumbent Deputy Mayor Michael Smith seek reelection. Ward 1 incumbent Pieter Kiezebrink, and in Ward 3, incumbent Liana Maltby are signed on. Ward 2 remains open.

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Incumbent Essa Adjala-Tosorontio SCDSB trustee Brandy Rafeek, and New Tecumseth Essa Adjala-Tos SMCDSB incumbent trustee Janice Hutchison seek reelection.

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Residents eligible to run for municipal or school board office have until Aug. 21 @ 2 pm to register.