List of Certified Candidates for the 2026 Municipal and School Board Elections
THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF TAY 2026 MUNICIPAL ELECTION
LIST OF CERTIFIED CANDIDATES
NOTICE is hereby given to the Municipal Electors of the
The Corporation of the Township of Tay
That during the period commencing on May 1, 2026, and completed on Nomination Day, August 21, 2026, the following persons filed all necessary papers, declarations and fees and as Clerk, I am satisfied that such persons are qualified and that their Nominations satisfy the requirements of the Municipal Elections Act, 1996. I have, therefore, certified such candidates for the office, which follows their respective name:
| NAME OF CANDIDATE | OFFICE |
| Ted WALKER - ACCLAIMED | Mayor (1 to be elected) |
| Barry Norris - ACCLAIMED | Deputy Mayor (1 to be elected) |
| Dennis BEANS | Councillor (5 to be elected) |
| Brian BLANKS | Councillor (5 to be elected) |
| Sylvia BUMSTEAD | Councillor (5 to be elected) |
| Jacqueline DAWSON | Councillor (5 to be elected) |
| Tom GOSTICK | Councillor (5 to be elected) |
| Kevin HARROD | Councillor (5 to be elected) |
| Gerard LACHAPELLE | Councillor (5 to be elected) |
| Jason LAMONT | Councillor (5 to be elected) |
| Judy LARMAND | Councillor (5 to be elected) |
| Paul RAYMOND | Councillor (5 to be elected) |
| Sandy TALBOT | Councillor (5 to be elected) |
| Bernie UHLICH | Councillor (5 to be elected) |
| Melissa WIESER | Councillor (5 to be elected) |
THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF TAY 2026 MUNICIPAL ELECTION
LIST OF CERTIFIED CANDIDATES – SCHOOL BOARD TRUSTEES
NOTICE is hereby given to the Municipal Electors of the
The Corporation of the Township of Tay
That during the period commencing on May 1, 2026, and completed on Nomination Day, August 21, 2026, the following persons filed all necessary papers, declarations and fees. The Clerks of the City of Barrie and the Town of Midland are satisfied that such person(s) are qualified and that their Nominations satisfy the requirements of the Municipal Elections Act, 1996, as amended. I have, therefore, certified such candidates for the office which follows their respective name:
| NAME OF CANDIDATE (per Nomination Forms) |
OFFICE |
| Jeff BUMSTEAD | English Language Public School (1 to be elected) |
| Bob MCMILLAN | English Language Public School (1 to be elected) |
| Lesley WATTS | English Language Public School (1 to be elected) |
| Nicole CHUCHMACH | English Language Separate School (1 to be elected) |
| Steven KNUFF | English Language Separate School (1 to be elected) |
| Sherine MCINTOSH | English Language Separate School (1 to be elected) |
| Rachael GOLEM | French Language Public School (1 to be elected) |
| Eric LAPOINTE | French Language Public School (1 to be elected) |
| Donald BLAIS | French Language Separate School (1 to be elected) |
| Innocent LEGRAND | French Language Separate School (1 to be elected) |
Dated this 24th day of August 2026
Katelyn Johns, Municipal Clerk
For more information on the 2026 Tay Township Municipal and School Board Election visit tay.ca/vote