Candidates
On this page:
- Nomination Period Open
- Shape the Future of St. Marys & Run for Office
- Make Your Municipal Move Video
- An Information Session for Youth Considering Running for Municipal Office
- An Information Session for Urban Indigenous Peoples’ Considering Running for Municipal Office
Nomination Period Open
Nomination period is open until Friday, August 21 at 2:00 p.m. Candidate information packages for municipal council members are available at St. Marys Town Hall, 175 Queen Street East, Monday to Friday, between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.
For questions, or to book an appointment to file nomination papers, please contact the Municipal Clerk at 519-284-2340 ext. 212 or clerksoffice@town.stmarys.on.ca
Resources
Shape the Future of St. Marys & Run for Office
Running for municipal office in St. Marys is your chance to make a real difference in the community you call home. From shaping the spaces where we gather to guiding the services residents rely on every day, municipal leaders play a key role in keeping our town thriving.
Being a municipal candidate is more than a position on a ballot. It is an opportunity to have a direct impact on planning, infrastructure, recreation, finance, and community programs that touch daily life in St. Marys. The decisions elected officials make help shape the places we live, work, and grow.
Not sure where to start? Take Ontario's fit finder quiz to find out which area of municipal work fits you best. It’s like a match-maker for your career.
Municipal leadership requires dedication, vision, and a desire to serve with purpose. If you are considering running in St. Marys, learn how your involvement can contribute to the town’s (and beyond) continued success here or watch the video below to see how local municipal professionals work behind the scenes to keep communities moving forward every day.
An Information Session for Youth Considering Running for Municipal Office
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. Learn more by visiting their website.
An Information Session for Urban Indigenous Peoples’ Considering Running for Municipal Office
The Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) is offering a series of workshops for urban Indigenous peoples’ thinking about running for municipal office in the October 2026 elections. Learn more by visiting their website. This session is a part of AMO's Healthy Democracy Leadership Series.