Township of Springwater
Official candidate pools, contested ward races, voting methods, and school board trustee elections for the October 26, 2026 municipal vote in Township of Springwater.
Explore provincial representation in Queen's Park, riding boundaries, sitting MPPs, and local municipal councils for Township of Springwater.
Head of Council (Mayor)
Chief executive officer and head of council for Township of Springwater. 1 to be elected.
Deputy Mayor
Deputy Head of Council and Simcoe County Council representative for Township of Springwater. 1 to be elected.
Ward 1 Councillor
Represents Ward 1 on Township of Springwater Council. 1 to be elected.
Ward 2 Councillor
Represents Ward 2 on Township of Springwater Council. 1 to be elected.
Ward 3 Councillor
Represents Ward 3 on Township of Springwater Council. 1 to be elected.
Ward 4 Councillor
Represents Ward 4 on Township of Springwater Council. 1 to be elected.
Ward 5 Councillor
Represents Ward 5 on Township of Springwater Council. 1 to be elected.
School Board Trustee – SCDSB (Oro-Medonte & Springwater)
English Public school board trustee representing Oro-Medonte & Springwater. 1 to be elected.
School Board Trustee – SMCDSB (Township of Springwater)
English Catholic school board trustee representing Township of Springwater. 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:
Jennifer Coughlin
Mayor of Springwater & County Deputy Warden
George Cabral
Deputy Mayor of Springwater
Matt Garwood
Ward 1 Councillor
Danielle Alexander
Ward 2 Councillor
Brad Thompson
Ward 3 Councillor
Anita Moore
Ward 4 Councillor
Phil Fisher
Ward 5 Councillor
School Board Trustees Representing Township of Springwater
Elected on the municipal ballot by school board supporters:
| School Board | Type | Elected Trustee |
|---|---|---|
| Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) | English Public | Liz Grummett (Oro-Medonte & Springwater) |
| Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board (SMCDSB) | English Catholic | Shawn Cooper |
| Conseil scolaire Viamonde (CSV) | French Public | Éric Lapointe |
| Conseil scolaire catholique MonAvenir | French Catholic | Claire Thibideau |
Voters in Township of Springwater vote for a Member of Provincial Parliament (MPP) in the Barrie—Springwater—Oro-Medonte electoral district.
Doug Downey
Attorney General of Ontario
📍 299 Lakeshore Drive, Suite 203, Barrie, ON L4N 7Y9 • 📞 705-726-5538
Candidates & Representatives Profiled for this Area
Jennifer Coughlin
Deputy Warden of Simcoe County (2023–2024; Acclaimed for Second Term, 2025–2026)
📍 Barrie—Springwater—Oro-Medonte
Doug Downey
Attorney General of Ontario
📍 Barrie—Springwater—Oro-Medonte
Tim Grant
Provincial Candidate (2025)
📍 Barrie—Springwater—Oro-Medonte
Randy Greenlaw
Head of Council & County Councillor
📍 Barrie—Springwater—Oro-Medonte
Tracey Lapham
Provincial Candidate (2025)
📍 Barrie—Springwater—Oro-Medonte
Alex Nuttall
Mayor of Barrie
📍 Barrie—Innisfil / Barrie—Springwater—Oro-Medonte
Susan van Amelsvoort
Trustee, Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board (SMCDSB)
📍 Barrie—Springwater—Oro-Medonte
Dr. Rose Zacharias
Provincial Candidate (2025)
📍 Barrie—Springwater—Oro-Medonte