2022 Municipal Election
 


Your vote is crucial – and it’s online!

On October 24, 2022, be sure to vote. It’s the most important thing we can do as a community to protect the future of Muskoka. This year voters will be able to cast their vote online or by telephone.  You may vote anytime between October 17 and 24.  You will receive a Voter Information Letter in the mail at your permanent address sometime in September.  You need this to vote!

Your councillor is your voice on council.  If you are a strong advocate for protecting Muskoka, your councillor should be too. Be sure that your vote goes to someone who prioritizes responsible development, environmental protection and strong fiscal management.

Vote to:

  • End excessive tree clearing and blasting like on Sugarloaf Island
  • Stop residential subdivisions masquerading as resorts on our shorelines – 27 km of Muskoka shoreline are at risk without strong resort  development policies
  • Protect nature and our lakes
  • Promote watershed management to mitigate flooding
  • Ensure more effective by-law enforcement
  • Ensure transparent budgets and more effective use of your tax dollars
  • Promote a year-round economy, with high-speed internet and affordable housing
  • Address irresponsible short term rentals
  • Prevent council conflicts of interest
  • Preserve the long-term value of your Muskoka investment 

Take a stand for Muskoka

Cottage owners, their spouses and renters will be able to vote on-line or by phone. You must be 18+ years old and a Canadian citizen. You may vote in every municipality in Ontario where you own property so you may vote in both your home and your cottage municipal elections. You must be registered to vote.


Meet the Endorsed Candidates

There are many candidates who share a love for Muskoka and are passionate about making a difference in their community.  We  believe the following candidates are best suited to find solutions to the critical issues facing Muskoka today.  Please vote to keep Muskoka, Muskoka and to preserve what is so special about this place we all love. Vote for the birds, the trees, the lakes and your grandchildren. Thank you!

Please note that in the Township of Muskoka Lakes you may vote for 1 Mayoral candidate and 2 Township Councillor candidates in your ward.  The District Councillors in all 3 wards have been acclaimed.

Check this interactive map to determine which ward your property is located in.

Check back soon for more information on candidates.

  • Peter Kelley
    Mayor
    Click here for more information

    Ruth-Ellen Nishikawa
    Ward A, Acclaimed
    District Councillor
    Click here for more information

    Mary Ellen McIntyre
    Ward A
    Township Councillor
    Click here for more information 

    Glenn Zavitz
    Ward A
    Township Councillor
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    Allen Edwards
    Ward B, Acclaimed
    District Councillor
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    Susan Mazan
    Ward B
    Township Councillor
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    Gord Roberts
    Ward B
    Township Councillor
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    Guy Burry
    Ward C, Acclaimed
    District Councillor
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    Rob Bosomworth
    Ward C 
    Township Councillor
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    Sally Moyer Kent
    Ward C 
    Township Councillor
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  • Michael Opara
    Mayor
    Click here for more information

    Brenda Rhodes
    District Councillor
    Click here for more info

    Tatiana Sutherland
    District Councillor
    Click here for more info

    Don Smith
    District Councillor
    Click here for more info

    Christian McEachran Morin
    Ward 1
    Town Councillor
    Click below for more info
    Here
    Here

    Steve Binstock
    Ward 2
    Town Councillor
    Click below for more info
    Here
    Here

    Stuart McKinnon
    Ward 3
    Town Councillor
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    Here
    Here

    Serge Valcourt
    Ward 5
    Town Councillor
    Click here for more info

  • Terry Pilger
    Mayor
    Click here for more information

    Sandy Cairns
    District Councillor
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    Peter Johnston
    District Councillor
    Click here for more information

    Jaden Hollingshead
    District Councillor
    Click here for more information

    Penny Varney
    Ward 1
    Town Councillor
    Click below for more information
    Here
    here

    Joanne Morphy
    Ward 2
    Town Councillor
    Acclaimed
    Click here for more information

    Michelle Robinson
    Ward 3
    Town Councillor
    Click below for more information
    Here
    Here

    Randy Jorgensen
    Ward 4
    Town Councillor
    Click here for more information

    Christina Hunter
    Ward 5
    Town Councillor
    Click below for more information
    Here  
    Here

  • Ann MacDiarmid (acclaimed)
    Mayor
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    Janet Borneman
    Ward 1 Councillor
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    Art Coles
    Ward 2 Councillor
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    Greg Getty 
    Ward 3 Councillor

    Terry Fellner
    Ward 4 Councillor (acclaimed)

    Ted Collins
    Ward 5 Councillor

    Gail Finnson
    Ward 6 Councillor (acclaimed)


Election News

Voting in Muskoka Starts Today! - October 18, 2022

Peter Kelley for Mayor of Muskoka - September 21, 2022


Learn more at our election website vote4muskoka.ca

Muskoka Lakes Association (info@mla.on.ca) and
Friends of Muskoka 
(info@friendsofmuskoka.ca)
are registered third party advertisers in the
Township of Muskoka Lakes