Candidates

On this page:

1. Shape the Future of St. Marys & Run for Office 
2. Make Your Municipal Move Video
3. An Information Session for Youth Considering Running for Municipal Office 
4. An Information Session for Urban Indigenous Peoples’ Considering Running for Municipal Office 
5. Candidates' Guide

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. 

Candidates' Guide

The Province of Ontario releases a candidates' guide for every municipal election. Please see the guide below, which tells you what you need to know to run as a candidate in Ontario municipal council and school board elections. 

Link to Candidates' Guide