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Mayoral candidates shared ideas to improve Stratford in packed Q&A

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All five mayoral candidates attended including Jo-Dee Burbach, Mark Hunter, Martin Ritsma, Robert Ritz and Andrew Rea.

Know your privacy and secrecy rights this municipal election

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The voting period for the municipal election runs from Oct. 16 at 10 a.m. until 8 p.m. on Oct. 26. 

Stratford’s female candidates to meet up for discussion ahead of election

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The event allows the candidates to talk about their policies and platforms at Stratford Intermediate School.

Stratford mayoral candidates share plans for housing at candidates debate

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Debate moderator Kathy Vassilakos said people are looking for ideas, vision, strategies and prioritization from the candidates.

Here’s whose running in the 2026 municipal election: St. Marys

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Brogan Aylward and Don Van Galen have submitted their papers to run for mayor.

UPDATE: 31 candidates announced for Stratford city council as nomination period ends

City of Stratford Hussam Elghussein -
Christopher Burrell withdrew his nomination to run for mayor on Tuesday.

Ritsma touts experience in seeking second term as mayor

City of Stratford Hussam Elghussein -
Six residents are now running for mayor, including Robert Ritz, Jo-Dee Burbach, Mark Hunter, Andrew Rea and Christopher Burrell.

St. Marys town councillor Brogan Aylward running for mayor

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Aylward said he believes he's ready to take on the responsibility of leading the community through its next chapter.

Former town councillor running for mayor in St. Marys

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Don Van Galen was a town councillor for 18 years.

After a narrow loss in 2022, Ritz running again for mayor of Stratford

Community Hussam Elghussein -
The 69-year-old chairs the Stratford Rotary Dragon Boat Festival and is a member of the United Way Perth-Huron building committee.

Rea ‘swinging for the fences’ in run for mayor

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The Stratford resident says he wants to bring a renewed focus to the role, with an emphasis on more public engagement.

Ensure you are part of the voter’s list for October election

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According to the city's website, four residents have so far filled out their papers to run for mayor of Stratford and 10 are running for city council as of Monday afternoon. 

Mark Hunter second city councillor to announce candidacy for Stratford mayor

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Hunter told MyStratfordNow why he decided to run for the position.

Town of St. Marys encouraging residents to get involved in the municipal election

Town of St. Marys Paul Cluff -
Candidate information packages are available at town hall.  The nomination period is open until Aug. 21, at 2 p.m.

Jo-Dee Burbach first to announce candidacy for mayor of Stratford

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Burbach said making Stratford an affordable place to live is very important, and "basic human needs", including housing, should be within reach, especially for young families.

City council hopefuls can file their nomination papers starting Friday

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Nominations for an office on a council must be endorsed by at least 25 persons who are eligible to vote in the city.
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