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View pdf version of the Official List of Certified Candidates
NOTICE is hereby given to the Municipal Electors that during the Nomination Period commencing
May 1, 2026, and completed on Nomination Day, August 21, 2026, the following persons filed all
necessary papers, endorsement of nominations, declarations and fees. As the Clerk, I am satisfied that
such persons are qualified and that their Nomination satisfies the requirements of the Municipal Elections
Act, 1996. I have, therefore, certified such candidates for the office which follows their respective name:
Candidates are listed in alphabetical order.
Candidates for Office of the Mayor
| Candidate Name | Address | Contact Number(s) | Email and/or website |
| Bob Carter | 2634 County Rd 21, Minden, ON K0M 2K0 | 905-302-7510 | bob.carter2026@mail.com |
| Pat Kitcheman | 1126 Rice Road, Minden, ON K0M 2K0 |
705-306-9787 | pkitcheman@gmail.com |
| Tammy McKelvey | 11616 Hwy 35, Minden, ON K0M 2K0 | 705-286-1854 | tammy.mckelvey@bell.net |
| Pam Sayne | 1013 Pinoak Lane, Minden, ON K0M 2L1 | 705-455-2442 | saynepam@gmail.com |
One (1) to be elected for the Office of the Mayor.
Candidates are listed in alphabetical order.
Candidates for Office of Deputy Mayor
| Candidate Name | Address | Contact Number | Email and/or website |
| Richard Bradley | 1054 Green Gables Rd, Minden, ON K0M 2L1 | 705-454-3643 | richardbradley@gmail.com |
| Ivan Ingram | 21 Highland Gate Blvd, Minden, ON K0M 2K0 | 705-879-7049 | ivaningram185@gmail.com |
One (1) to be elected for the Office of Deputy Mayor.
Candidates are listed in alphabetical order.
Candidates for the Office of Councillor at Large
| Candidate Name | Address | Contact Number | Email and/or website |
| Ron Nesbitt | 1002 Ben Rd, Minden, ON K0M 2K0 |
705-286-3823 |
samurion@hotmail.com howlett1955@gmail.com |
| Bob Sisson | 1741 Horseshoe Lake Rd, Minden, ON K0M 2K0 |
705-935-0662 | bobanddebsisson@outlook.com |
One (1) to be elected for the Office of Councillor at Large.
Candidates are listed in alphabetical order.
Candidates for Office of Councillor - Ward 1
| Candidate Name | Address | Contact Number | Email and/or website |
| Dan Garbutt | 536 Bobcaygeon Rd, Minden, ON K0M 2K0 | 705-457-6433 | dangarbutt5@gmail.com |
| Shirley Johannessen | 2112 Brady Lake Road, Minden, ON K0M 2K0 | 705-854-0701 | shirl-girl@live.com |
| Joe McManamy | 2 Booth St, Minden, ON K0M 2K0 | 705-306-0979 | josephmcmanamy777@gmail.com |
| Keith Moore | 1095 Spring Valley Rd, Minden, ON K0M 2K0 | 705-286-6327 | gitcher754@gmail.net |
Two (2) to be elected for the Office of Councillor - Ward 1.
Candidates are listed in alphabetical order.
Candidates for Office of Councillor - Ward 2
| Candidate Name | Address | Contact Number | Email and/or website |
| Brad Griffin | 1313 Spring Valley Rd, Minden, ON K0M 2K0 | 705-455-7311 | bradgriffin1313@gmail.com |
| Stephen Hertel | 1038 Moore Lake Estates Rd, Minden, ON K0M 2L1 |
416-560-4293 |
stephenhertel13@gmail.com |
| John McNeil | 1063 Seventh Lane, Minden, ON K0M 2K0 | 705-457-8585 | mcneil.john1961@gmail.com |
One (1) to be elected for the Office of Councillor - Ward 2.
Candidates are listed in alphabetical order.
Candidates for Office of Councillor - Ward 3
| Candidate Name | Address | Contact Number | Email and/or website |
| Jeff Hancock | 1035 Line Drive Rd, Irondale, ON K0M 1X0 | 705-447-2666 | jeff.hancock1@veolia.com |
| Lisa Mercer | 1168 Sedgwick Rd, Box 627 Minden, ON K0M 2K0 | 705-457-0364 | lisa@lisamercer.ca |
One (1) to be elected for the Office of Councillor - Ward 3.
Candidates are listed in alphabetical order.
Trustee (English Public) - Trillium Lakelands District School Board
Trustee Trillium Lakelands District School Board
| Candidate Name | Address | Contact Number | Email and/or website |
| Kinga Baricz | 1007 Wintergreen Lane, Haliburton, ON | 705-455-2326 | zsomli2024@yahoo.com |
| Victoria Hillier - Hutchison | 1067 Poster Lane, Minden Hills, ON | 705-272-9617 | victoriamhillier@gmail.com |
One (1) to be elected for the Trustee on the Trillium Lakelands District School Board
Trustee (French Public) Counseiller, Le Conseil Scolair Viamonde - Acclaimed
Counseiller, Le Conseil Scolair Viamonde - Acclaimed
| Candidate Name | Address | Contact Number | Email and/or website |
| Eriki Lapointe | ErikJLapointe@gmail.com |
Declaration of Acclamation to Office
One (1) to be elected by all French Public electors in the areas of the Region of Durham, County of Haliburton, County of Northumberland, County of Peterborough, City of Peterborough, City of Kawartha Lakes and City of Quinte West.
Dated this 24th day of August, 2026
Vicki Bull, Clerk
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BOX 359
Minden ON K0M 2K0
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