Andrea Kaiser - in the media View articles about Andrea that have been highlighted in the media May 21, 2026 No new candidates registered in NOTL election, one incumbent plans return (by Paige Seburn, Niagara Now) May 6, 2026 NOTL Votes 2026: Andrea Kaiser enters the race as town risks losing regional voice ( by Paige Seburn Lake Report) May 5, 2026 Familiar names running to become next lord mayor (by Kevin Werner (Advance) April 6, 2026 Mixed feelings in Niagara-on-the-Lake on provincial plan for governance reform (by Kevin Werner - Niagara Advance)

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Vaughn Goettler - in the media View articles about Vaughn that have been highlighted in the media July 1, 2026 NOTL Votes 2026: Goettler draws applause with ‘full-time mayor’ pledge (by Richard Harley, Niagara Now/Lake Report) May 21, 2026 No new candidates registered in NOTL election, one incumbent plans return (by Paige Seburn, Niagara Now) May 6, 2026 NOTL Votes 2026: Vaughn Goettler vows to stave off amalgamation, ‘uncontrolled’ development (by Zahraa Hmood Niagara Now) May 5, 2026 Familiar names running to become next lord mayor (by Kevin Werner - Niagara Advance)

Andrew Niven - in the media View articles about Andrew that have been highlighted in the media Aug 5 ,2026 NOTL Votes 2026: Andrew Niven seeks first elected council term (by Paige Seburn - Niagaa Now) Aug 2 ,2026 Andrew Niven announces re-election bid! https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=andrew%20niven July 29,2026 Council rejects housing plan revived by strong mayor powers (by Paige Seburn - Niagaranow.com)

Gary Burroughs - in the media View articles about Gary that have been highlighted in the media July 29, 2026 Council rejects housing plan revived by strong mayor powers (by Paige Seburn - Niagaranow.com) July 11, 2026 Burroughs entry into race for Council marks his tenth election (by Mike Balsom notllocal.com June 25, 2026 EXCLUSIVE: Mid-term approval rate for NOTL council is extremely low, survey finds (by Richard Harley Niagra Now/lake Report) June 2, 2026 NOTL Votes 2026: Gary Burroughs seeks to rejoin council, hopes to address ‘anger’ and distrust among residents (by Paige Seburn, Niagara Now) May 21, 2026 No new candidates registered in NOTL election, one incumbent plans return (by Paige Seburn, Niagara Now) April 6, 2026 Mixed feelings in Niagara-on-the-Lake on provincial plan for governance reform (by Kevin Werner - Niagara Advance)

Steve McGuinness- in the media View articles about Steve that have been highlighted in the media July 6, 2026 McGuinness hoping to bring new ideas to NOTL Council in October (by Mike Balsam, Nolt Local) June 24, 2026 On the personal side - NOTL Proud: For Steve McGuinness, acceptance came in ordinary moments (by Paige Seburn - Niagaranow.com) May 21, 2026 No new candidates registered in NOTL election, one incumbent plans return (by Paige Seburn, Niagara Now) May 13, 2026 NOTL Votes 2026: ‘Jill and Joe average’ focus drives Steve McGuinness into council race (by Paige Seburn - Niagara Now)

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Sandra O'Connor- in the media View articles about Sandra that have been highlighted in the media July 29 2026 Council rejects housing plan revived by strong mayor powers (by Paige Seburn - Niagaranow.com) July 20 2026 If elected, O'Connor hopes to apply 'environmental lens' to local issues (by Penny Coles, Niagara Local) July 1, 2026 NOTL Votes 2026: O’Connor says smaller council means more pressure — she’s ready for it (by Paige Seburn Niagara Now/Lake Report) June 26, 2026 NOTL Votes 2026: Sandra O’Connor makes re-election bid official (by Paige Seburn, Niagara Now/Lake Report) June 25, 2026 EXCLUSIVE: Mid-term approval rate for NOTL council is extremely low, survey finds (by Richard Harley Niagra Now/lake Report) April 6, 2025 O’Connor to fight ‘strong mayor powers’ at next council meeting (by Julia Sacco - Niagra Now/lake Report) April 6, 2025 Mixed feelings in Niagara-on-the-Lake on provincial plan for governance reform (by Kevin Werner - Niagara Advance)

Who can be a candidate? To run for a position on Council, you must be eligible to vote in that municipality. On the day you file your nomination, you must be: a resident of the municipality or a non-resident owner or tenant of land in the municipality or the spouse of such non-resident owner or tenant; a Canadian citizen; at least 18 years old; not legally prohibited from voting; and not disqualified by any legislation from holding municipal office. To run as a candidate for a school board trustee position you must ensure you meet any other qualifications to vote for the school board and be a resident in the area of jurisdiction of the board you are seeking office to. Who cannot be a candidate? any person who is not eligible to vote in the municipality An employee of the municipality unless they take an unpaid leave of absence beginning the day they are nominated and resign if elected to the office A judge of any court A member of the Provincial Legislature, the Federal House of Commons or Senate who has not resigned from their office by the close of nominations. Proof of resignation must be provided by the close of nominations or the Clerk will not certify the nomination A candidate who failed to file the necessary financial statement in the last municipal election or by-election an inmate serving a sentence in a penal or correctional institution 2026 Candidates’ Guide - Ontario municipal council and school board elections 2026 Candidates' Guide - Niagara-on-the-Lake I'm a paragraph. Click here to add your own text and edit me. It's easy. Candidates Information Session Night The City of Welland hosted a candidates' information session on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at the Welland Community Centre, 145 Lincoln Street, Welland. Check out the information that was shared at the session by viewing the Region's presentation or viewing the video recording on YouTube. Contact Like what you see? Get in touch to learn more. First Name Last Name Email Message Send Thanks for submitting!