Elections at Tay Valley Township 2026

We need members of Council that can collectively reverse the policies and errors of the last four years.

The key issues we identify can be addressed if we have a majority of like-minded members.

This website introduces you to the candidates that together will be able to implement your goals and improve your township.

Issues

There are at least seven pressing issues that require attention in the next session of Council.

Tax Levy

These increased in the past four years by almost 30%, way ahead of inflation. Services have not increased in proportion. Only one Council member has consistently voted against the increases (Korrine Jordan). Strict budgetary control is needed.

Salaries

The salaries of top executives have increased by over 60% during the past session. Such increases will not be countenanced in the next session, and staffing levels will be scrutinized.

Solicitor and Integrity Commissioner

There is simply no justification for contracting these to the same legal practice. This is a clear conflict of interest. The roles must be separated.

External Threats

The Council needs to have agile working groups that provide expert advice directly to the Council itself, and not filtered through staff. Staff input is valued, but should not be imposed on working group recommendations. Council is capable of weighing advice. Preparation and plans for external threats including climate change; wildfires and high speed rail need to be made and updated.

Legal costs

Tay Valley has a reputation for taking legal action against their constituents at their own expense. The Township spends 2.5 times the amount of legal costs in comparable municipalities. This practice needs to stop.

Meetings, Live Streaming and Recordings

The technical arrangement of this is archaic – using a fixed wide angle lens; cropping the visual component of contributors; not transmitting the texts of presentations; and not recording the proceedings are all in need of improvement.

Unassumed Roads

The past Council forced all property owners, whether on an “Unassumed Road” or not, to appeal an egregious by-law and restore the status quo for a cost of well over $150,000. In the next session this complex issue needs to be addressed with transparent consultations.

Candidates


In order to effect change we need a majority of council members that are committed to resolving the issues listed above. There are seven such candidates. Mike and Marty have been acclaimed in Sherbrooke Ward. Voting for RoxAnne as Reeve, Frank as Deputy, Korrine and Chad in Bathurst and Giovanni in Burgess wards will ensure a majority on Council that wish to see these core issues addressed.

  • Woman with fair hair and purple tints is sitting in a litchen, in front of a window with trees outside. She wears glasses and a short-sleeved white top with a grey floral pattern.

    RoxAnne Darling

    For Reeve

    RoxAnne has served on Tay Valley Council as Councillor for Sherbrooke Ward from 2006 to 2022 and is closely connected to residents, rural families and local businesses. RoxAnne helped manage Nordlaw Lodge and has 15 years experience in the building and planning industry. She is currently volunteers part time as a Community Engagement Officer with an Indigenous nonprofit organization.

  • Head and shoulder photo. A man with white hair and beard in dark blue jacket, pale blue shirt and a blue tie with red and gold stripes is standing in front of a neutral grey background.

    Frank Johnson

    For Deputy Reeve

    President of Little Silver and Rainbow Lakes association for the past eight years. Passionate about responsible and responsive local government.

  • Close up head and shoulders photo of a man with a long beard, wearing a woolly hat with "CK Storage", in front of a blue storage container

    Chad Kelford

    For Bathurst Ward

    Has a strong presence in the township. He runs CK Storage in Perth and has deep family roots in the area. He is committed to fiscal responsibility, good management and living within a tight budget.

  • Head and shoulders black and white photo of a woman with long, fair hair, leaning in to the head of a pony with a dark coat. Some wooden fencing is visible behind them.

    Korrine Jordan

    For Bathurst Ward

    Co-Founded Willow Creek Stables, a rescue centre for critically endangered Newfoundland Ponies. Is a member of the current Council and voted against raising taxes; against inflationary increases for administrative staff; and against Road Access Agreements.

  • Head and shoulder portrait. Young man with shaved head and glasses, smiling at the camera. He wears a dark blue shirt. There are office buildings and trees in the background.

    Giovanni Perna

    For Burgess Ward

    Giovanni is committed to ending high tax increases and runaway salaries at the Township. He brings youthful vigour and determination to the Council. Giovanni believes that tackling these issues needs coordinated team effort and public input.

  • Head and shoulder photo of a man with greying hair, wearing a white and grey patterned shirt. He is standing in front of a dark wooden panelled door with a white frame.

    Martin Whan

    Acclaimed in Sherbrooke Ward

    Has settled in Maberly in 2016 and has spent 37 years policing in Smiths Falls and Ottawa. A career in which he has addressed complaints with all shareholders involved. He is eager to begin his tenure in Council and address the above issues with like-minded council members and reporting back to the public on the results.

  • A head and shoulder photo of a man with grey hair wearing a bright purple open neck shirt, standing in front of out-of-focus green foliage.

    Mike Champagne

    Acclaimed in Sherbrooke Ward

    A Recently retired High-Tech Sales Professional. Community volunteer – The Table, Hospice Hub, BBBSO, Perley Health, Blood Donor. TVT Community advocate, dedicated to improving engagement and transparency.

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How to vote

Voting in Tay Valley Township is easy. Follow the steps below to make sure your voice is heard.

Adding your name to the voters’ list

Visit RegisterToVoteON.ca for information on eligibility, registration and how to check, update or add your information to the voters’ list. For questions related to voter registration, email info@registertovoteon.ca or call 1-866-242-3025.

Electronic voting

Electors in Tay Valley Township will be voting electronically in the 2026 Municipal Election, by internet or telephone. There will be no paper ballot.

Voter Information Letter

A Voter Information Letter will be mailed directly to electors early October 2026, providing a voter with a PIN which will allow individuals to vote 24 hours a day for 8 days, from any telephone or any device connected to the internet.

No Letter?

If you do not receive this letter, call the Township 1-800-810-0161

Voting Period

Monday, October 19 at 8:30 a.m. until Monday, October 26 at 8 p.m.

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