Do You Want to Run for Council?

Anyone who is considering running for the role of Mayor, Deputy Mayor or Ward Councillor in any of the County of Haliburton municipalities is invited to attend a free candidate information session being held on Tuesday, April 26, 2022 at 6:30 PM at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 129, 719 Mountain St. Haliburton, Ontario.

The information session “So You Want to Run for Council?” will be led by Fred Dean, a municipal coach and former municipal solicitor who has been training members and heads of Council since 2002. The session will provide an overview of the roles and responsibilities of municipal council members and explain how public office will impact your life.

Who Should Attend:

• Potential candidates
• Spouse or partner (family members of potential candidates)
• anyone interested in learning more about local government

Registration

This event will be offered both in person as well as virtually. There is no registration required for in person attendance. 

To register virtually please visit https://www.dysartetal.ca/election/

Nominations to run for Council commences on May 2, 2022. Nomination Day is Friday, August 19, 2022 (9:00 AM and 2:00 PM) Municipal Election Day will be held October 24, 2022.

This event will be livestreamed by Sticks and Stones Productions and is hosted by Township of Algonquin Highlands, Municipalities of Highlands East and Dysart et al and the Township of Minden Hills