Municipal Election Priorities
Ontario Municipal Candidates Outline Key Priorities Ahead of Upcoming Elections
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In Loyalist Township, the mayor and deputy mayor are elected at large, while council representation includes one seat each for Ward 1 and Ward 2 and three seats for Ward 3.
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Jennifer Shea was born in Kingston, raised in Belleville, and has been married to her husband, Joel (“Jody”), for 41 years; the couple has two adult children and four grandchildren, with a fifth expected.
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Jordan Haylor moved to Timmins in 2020 and is the father of twin eight-year-old daughters. He played quarterback at Western University and received conference all-star recognition before becoming a coach.
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Kraymr Grenke says his priorities include upgrading roads, expanding Timmins’s Industrial Park, supporting commercial growth and increasing airport access for personal and commercial travel.
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Grenke also proposes investing in police, fire and emergency medical services, reducing speeding through safer roads, and attracting industries beyond mining, forestry and supply companies to create opportunities for young people.
Ontario voters are preparing for municipal elections on October 26, 2026, with candidates across multiple ridings outlining their priorities for local governance. In Loyalist Township, 13 candidates are competing for council seats, while in Timmins, Ward 1 hopefuls are focusing on public safety, infrastructure and economic growth Timmins Today.
Loyalist Township Race Features Acclaimed Positions
Loyalist Township's October election will see Mayor Jim Hegadorn and Ward 1 Councillor Lorna Willis acclaimed, meaning they face no opposition Local Sources. The township council structure includes one seat each for Ward 1 and Ward 2, plus three seats for Ward 3. Jennifer Shea is seeking a Ward 3 council seat after relocating to the township in 2023 from the Kingston and Belleville area Local Sources.
Timmins Ward 1 Candidates Emphasize Public Safety and Infrastructure
Jordan Haylor, a secondary school teacher running in Timmins Ward 1, is prioritizing public safety, responsible spending, infrastructure improvements, transparency and accountability Timmins Today. Haylor moved to Timmins in 2020 and is father to twin eight-year-old daughters. He previously played quarterback at Western University and earned conference all-star recognition before transitioning to coaching Timmins Today.
Fellow Ward 1 candidate Kraymr Grenke, a longtime resident with business and governance experience, is focusing on infrastructure investment, community safety, economic diversification and opportunities for younger residents Timmins Today. Grenke emphasizes upgrading roads, expanding Timmins's Industrial Park and supporting commercial growth to attract industries beyond mining and forestry Timmins Today.
Grenke Proposes Expanded Services and Economic Development
Kraymr Grenke's platform includes investing in police, fire and emergency medical services while reducing speeding through safer road design Timmins Today. He also supports increasing airport access for personal and commercial travel as part of his broader strategy to create job opportunities for young people leaving the region Timmins Today.
Multiple Candidates Competing in Timmins Wards
Beyond Ward 1, other Timmins wards are seeing multiple candidates submit platforms. Ward 4 candidates include Ken Steinbrunner, who has served four years on the English Public School Board, and Steve Meunier, a 50-year curling community volunteer Timmins Today. Ward 3 candidate Carter Lucyk is a lifelong Schumacher resident running to represent the Timmins community Timmins Today.
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