Elections | Town of Grand Valley

Municipal and School Board Elections are held every four years. The next local Election will be held in 2026 with Voting Day being Monday, October 26, 2026.

Information regarding the 2026 Elections will be posted as it becomes available.

Register to Vote

Register for local and provincial elections, all in one place.

Confirm, update or add your information to the Register for provincial, municipal, district social services administration board and school board elections in Ontario.

Visit the Elections Ontario website for more information.

School Board Support

To ensure your correct school support designation is provided to Elections Ontario in time for the next municipal and school board elections on October 26, 2026, it should be reviewed and, if needed, updated by June 1, 2026.

While Elections Ontario maintains the Permanent Register of Electors in Ontario for provincial, municipal, and school board elections, MPAC (Municipal Property Assessment Corporation) is legislatively responsible for collecting school support designation information.

What is school support?

Whether you own or rent your home, your property is linked to a school board – even if you don’t have children or your children aren’t currently attending school. While you’re not required to make a designation, you do have the option to choose which school board you support. If you don’t make a choice, your support will default to the English-Public school board.

How to update school support designations

Property owners can change their school support designation online using MPAC AboutMyProperty™ or our online portal for tenants. To get started, choose the option that applies to you:

A step-by-step guide is available in English or French.

Please note: Registration may take up to 24 hours to activate.

You can submit a paper Application for Direction of School Support form in English or French and mail or email it to MPAC.

To learn more or update a school support designation, visit School Support Designation | MPAC

Candidate Information

Nomination period is Friday, May 1, 2026, to Friday August 21, 2026 (Nomination Day).

Nomination packages for interested Candidates will be available in the Spring of 2026.

Additional information will be posted as it becomes available.

Association of Municipalities of Ontario

The Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) is offering a series of workshops for people thinking about running for municipal office in the October 2026 elections.

Running for Municipal Office-Everything You Need to Know as an Underrepresented Candidate

Focused specifically on diverse candidates, this free 90-minute workshop provides useful insights and strategies to support you in getting your name on the ballot.

Registration is free.

Dates:
• December 3, 2025 - 10:00am -11:30am
• February 4, 2026 - 10:30am - 12:00pm
• April 8, 2026 - 10:00am - 11:30am

Location: Virtual

AMO's Healthy Democracy Leadership Series: Supporting Local Leadership in run up to the 2026 Municipal Elections

Two Streams — Offered at No Charge

Stream 1: Considering Re-Election in 2026

For municipal elected officials preparing their path forward and seeking renewed clarity, confidence, and resilience.

Stream 2: First-Time Candidates for 2026

For community members exploring a run for municipal office and looking to build confidence, understanding, and support before launching a campaign.

Each stream includes four inspiring sessions (you can register for the full series or individual sessions):
• Session 1—February/March 2026: Finding Your Why – Leading with Purpose and Authenticity
• Session 2—March/April 2026: Praise Your Rivals – Managing Conflict and Building Effective

Relationships
• Session 3—April 2026: What Matters Most – Prioritizing Mental Health and Wellbeing
• Session 4—May 2026: Building Your Movement – Turning Values into Action

For information on the sessions and other offerings please visit AMO's website AMO Education Workshops | AMO

2022 Municipal Election

Election Results - Official

Mayor

Steve Soloman (acclaimed)

Deputy Mayor

Philip Rentsch (acclaimed)

Council (3 positions)

Lorne Dart 411 votes
James W Jonker 396 votes
Paul Latam 461 votes
Rashaad Nauth-Ali 334 votes

School Boards - local results only.

Upper Grand District School Board - English Public

Nominations filed with the Town of Mono. Visit townofmono.com for details.

Dr Raymond J Seto 217 votes
Lynn Topping 326 votes

Dufferin Peel Catholic District School Board - English Separate

Nominations filed with Town of Caledon. Visit caledon.ca for details.

Paula Dametto-Giovannozzi 17 votes
Domenic Maggi 1 vote
Vince Manzella 1 vote
Sheralyn Roman 5 votes

Conseil scolaire Viamonde - French Public

Nominations filed with the City of Barrie. Visit barrie.ca for details.

Saveria Caruso 0
Eric Lapointe 0

Conseil scolaire de district catholique Centre-Sud

Nominations filed with City of Brampton. Visit brampton.ca for details.

Genevieve Grenier 2 votes
Patrick O'Neil 0 votes

Election Statistics and Reports

Vote Count Summary Report

Results Analyses

Summary	Total Eligible Voters	Election Participation	Participation Percentage	Vote Online	Vote by Phone
Total	2,866	652	22.7	592	60
French Public	1	0	0	0	0
French Separate	8	2	25.0	2	0
English Public	2,620	608	23.2	550	58
English Separate	220	36	16.4	34	2

Event Participation - 22.7% voter turnout.

*Where participation does not match number of votes cast, it reflects voters declining to vote or spoiling their ballot in a given race. Refer to the Vote Count Summary Report for details.

List of Certified Candidates

Mayor
Steve Soloman - elected by acclamation

Deputy Mayor
Philip Rentsch - elected by acclamation

Councillor
Lorne Dart
James W Jonker
Paul Latam
Rashaad Nauth-Ali

English Public - Upper Grand District School Board
Dr Raymond J Seto
Lynn Topping

English Separate - Dufferin Peel Catholic District School Board
Paula Dametto-Giovannozzi
Domenic Maggi
Vince Manzella
Sheralyn Roman

French Public - Conseil scolaire Viamonde
Saveria Caruso
Eric Lapointe

French Separate - Conseil scolaire de district catholique Centre-Sud
Genevieve Grenier
Patrick O'Neil

Candidate Financial Statements

For a campaign period ending December 31, 2022, Financial Statements must be filed by all candidates on or before 2:00 p.m. on Friday, March 31, 2023, There is a 30 day grace period for late filing that includes a late filing fee of $500. If a candidate is not able to meet the deadline, he/she may apply to the Superior Court of Justice prior to the March 31st deadline for an extension.

Candidate Financial Statements

Rashaad Nauth-Ali - not filed, default

Accessibility

Municipal Election Accessibility Plan 2022

Municipal Election Accessibility Report 2022 Election

Compliance Audit Committee

Each municipality and school board must appoint a Compliance Audit Committee (CAC). The role of the Compliance Audit Committee is to receive and make decisions on applications for compliance audits of candidates' and registered third party election campaign finances. The CAC is also responsible for reviewing reports submitted by the Clerk with respect to any contributor who appears to have contravened any of the contribution limits to a candidate's election campaign or to a registered third party election campaign.

Elections Resources

Municipal Act - Declaration of Office
Ministry of Municipal Affairs Election Information - for candidates, voters and third party advertisers
Ministry of Municipal Affairs Candidate Training Session Presentation
Ministry of Municipal Affairs Candidate Finances Information Sheet
Municipal Elections Act, 1996
Nomination Paper - Form 1
Candidate's Guide (2022)

Demonstration Video for Online Voting