Township of Essa
Official candidate pools, contested ward races, voting methods, and school board trustee elections for the October 26, 2026 municipal vote in Township of Essa.
Explore provincial representation in Queen's Park, riding boundaries, sitting MPPs, and local municipal councils for Township of Essa.
Head of Council (Mayor)
Chief executive officer and head of council for Township of Essa. 1 to be elected.
Deputy Mayor
Deputy Head of Council and Simcoe County Council representative for Township of Essa. 1 to be elected.
Ward 1 Councillor
Represents Ward 1 on Township of Essa Council. 1 to be elected.
Ward 2 Councillor
Represents Ward 2 on Township of Essa Council. 1 to be elected.
Ward 3 Councillor
Represents Ward 3 on Township of Essa Council. 1 to be elected.
School Board Trustee – SCDSB (Township of Essa)
English Public school board trustee representing Township of Essa. 1 to be elected.
School Board Trustee – SMCDSB (Township of Essa)
English Catholic school board trustee representing Township of Essa. 1 to be elected.
School Board Trustee – CSV (French Public)
Conseil scolaire Viamonde trustee covering Sector 5 (Simcoe County). 1 to be elected.
School Board Trustee – MonAvenir (French Catholic)
Conseil scolaire catholique MonAvenir trustee covering Sector 4 (Simcoe County). 1 to be elected.
Outgoing Council Term Reference (2022–2026)
Sitting municipal officials serving until the new 2026–2030 term takes office on November 15, 2026:
Sandie Macdonald
Mayor of Essa
Michael Smith
Deputy Mayor of Essa
Pieter Kiezebrink
Ward 1 Councillor
Henry Sander
Ward 2 Councillor
Liana Maltby
Ward 3 Councillor
School Board Trustees Representing Township of Essa
Elected on the municipal ballot by school board supporters:
| School Board | Type | Elected Trustee |
|---|---|---|
| Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) | English Public | Brandy Rafeek |
| Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board (SMCDSB) | English Catholic | Janice Hutchison |
| Conseil scolaire Viamonde (CSV) | French Public | Éric Lapointe |
| Conseil scolaire catholique MonAvenir | French Catholic | Claire Thibideau |
Voters in Township of Essa vote for a Member of Provincial Parliament (MPP) in the Simcoe—Grey electoral district.
Brian Saunderson
Minister of Sport
📍 503 Hume Street, Unit 4, Collingwood, ON L9Y 4H8 • 📞 705-445-5557
Candidates & Representatives Profiled for this Area
Scott Anderson
Head of Council & County Councillor
📍 Simcoe—Grey
Ted Crysler
Provincial Candidate (2025)
📍 Simcoe—Grey
Leslie Farkas
Mayoral Candidate (Town of Wasaga Beach)
📍 Simcoe—Grey
Yvonne Hamlin
Mayor of Collingwood
📍 Simcoe—Grey
Allan Kuhn
Provincial Candidate (2025)
📍 Simcoe—Grey
Sandie Macdonald
Head of Council & County Councillor
📍 Simcoe—Grey
Doug Measures
Head of Council & County Councillor
📍 Simcoe—Grey
Richard Norcross
Head of Council & County Councillor
📍 Simcoe—Grey
Brandy Rafeek
Vice-Chair, Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB)
📍 Simcoe—Grey
Norm Sandberg
Mayoral Candidate (Town of Collingwood)
📍 Simcoe—Grey
Brian Saunderson
Minister of Sport
📍 Simcoe—Grey
Brian Smith
Head of Council & County Councillor
📍 Simcoe—Grey
Benten Tinkler
Provincial Candidate (2025)
📍 Simcoe—Grey