2026 Municipal and School Board Election
Unofficial Candidates List:
Mayor and Council
Name of Candidate | Position | Email Address | Phone Number |
| Gerry Lichty | Mayor | gerrylichty@gmail.com | (613) 278-2381/(613) 390-1207 |
| Kelly Willis | Mayor | kellywillisnf@gmail.com | |
| Arthur Hannigan | Mayor | art_hannigan@yahoo.com | 613-464-1800 |
| Mike Hage | Councillor - Ward 1 | management@myerscaveresort.com | (778) 384-3382/(613) 336-9900 |
| Cyndy Bonello | Councillor - Ward 1 | cyndy.bonello@gmail.com | (905) 260-6746 |
| Wayne Good | Councillor - Ward 1 | waynegood100@gmail.com | (613) 336-0518 |
| Gwen Glover | Councillor - Ward 1 | ||
Roy Huetl | Councillor - Ward 2 | royfhuetl@gmail.com | (613) 812-9462 |
| Rob Lesperance | Councillor - Ward 2 | r.lesperanceward2@gmail.com | (613) 661-0873 |
| Wayne Manion | Councillor - Ward 2 | (613) 479-2496 | |
| Katie Surra | Councillor - Ward 3 | katiesurranf@gmail.com | (613) 857-4126 |
| Fred Fowler | Councillor - Ward 3 | fredfowlernorthfrontenac@gmail.com | (613) 326-1909 |
School Board Trustee
| Candidate Name | School Board | Candidate Information | Phone # |
| Louise Dorsett | Conseil des écoles catholiques du Centre-Est (French Language Separate School Board) | City of Kingston - Candidate List | (613) 544-9750 |
| Pascal Dussault | Conseil des écoles publiques de L'Est de l'Ontario | City of Kingston - Candidate List | (613) 929-9139 |
| Karen McGregor | Limestone District School Board Trustee | Central Frontenac - Candidate List |
Candidate Nominations
Interested in running for Mayor of North Frontenac or Councillor? The Candidate Nomination Period begins Friday, May 1, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. and ends on Nomination Day Friday, August 21, 2026 at 2:00 p.m.
Candidate packages, including Nomination Forms, can be picked up at the Township Office starting April 22, 2026. The Nomination Form (Form 1) and Endorsement of Nomination (Form 2) can be downloaded from the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing. Additional information for Candidates can be found in the 2026 Candidates Guide.
Anyone interested in running in the upcoming Municipal Election should book an appointment with the Clerk's Department to file a nomination. The last day to file a Nomination is Friday, August 21, 2026, between 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.
Candidate Resources:
2026 Candidate Guide - Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing
Township By-law #2026-15 To Regulate Election Signs
Township By-law #2026-13 Use of Corporate Resources for Election Purposes
Are you on the Voter's List?
The 2026 Municipal Election will be held Monday, October 26, 2026. It is important to check to see if your voter information is correct for the 2026 Municipal Elections, especially if you have moved or changed your name since the 2022 Municipal Elections.
Check, update or add your information to the Voters List for the Municipal and School Board Election by contacting the Clerk's Department at (613) 479-2231 or by email at election@northfrontenac.ca
Types of Electors
There are three ways you can qualify as an elector:
- Resident Elector: Lives in the municipality and considers it their permanent home.
- Non-Resident Elector: Lives outside the municipality but owns or rents property here. Proof of ownership or tenancy may be required.
- Spouse of a Property Owner: Is the spouse or same-sex partner of a property owner or tenant.
Please Note: If the property is owned by a business or a trust, you would not qualify as a non-resident elector.
If you are unsure whether you qualify as a elector, contact the Clerk for clarification. Municipal clerks are responsible for verifying eligibility before adding names to the voters’ list.
Internet/Telephone Voting
If you are on the Voters' List, you will receive a Voter Information Letter in the mail (late September or early October). This letter contains the information you need to cast your ballot using internet or telephone voting. Make sure to hold on to the Voting Information Letter in a safe place until Advanced Voting opens Monday, October 19, 2026.
