The Municipality of Brighton would like to thank all applicants and the public for their engagement throughout the Appointment Application Process to fill the vacant Councillor position.
Nine candidates have put their names forward to fill the vacant position, including: Steph Hails, Laurie Caouette, Mary McEwan, Jake DeGroot, Hannah MacAusland, Joyce Cassin, Mohamed (Mo) Khan, Laura Knegt, and Doug Leblanc. Three candidates withdrew from the appointment application process, including: Drew MacDonald, Christina Bergmann, and Clifford Clark. Members of the Public can find a list of the candidates, along with their contact information and biographies on the Municipal website, brighton.ca/elections.
Next Steps:
January 24, 2025, at 9:30 a.m. – Special Council Meeting for candidate presentations. This meeting will take place in person at the Municipal Council Chambers and will also be streamed live. Please be advised that Council may require an additional special meeting to continue deliberations and make their selection.
January 27, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. – Special Council Meeting for Council decisions, if required.
February 3, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. – Council Meeting where new member will be appointed and take their Oath of Office.
Council Review of Candidates:
All candidates will be invited to attend this Special Council Meeting for the purpose of Council to receive a presentation from the candidates.
To ensure fairness and consistency, only those who are seeking appointment will be permitted to address Council during the meeting.
Application documentation received from eligible candidates will be included on the agenda and available to the public.
Candidates will be called upon in alphabetical order, by last name, to provide their presentation to Council. Candidates may present to Council for not more than five (5) minutes each unless otherwise permitted by Council.
Candidate Selection Process:
After the last candidate presentation, Council may discuss the candidate presentations and deliberate to make their selection by a majority vote, or Council may hold deliberations and selection of a candidate at a Special Council Meeting scheduled in advance for that purpose. In the event that there is only one (1) eligible candidate application received, the Clerk, or designate, will declare that candidate appointed by acclamation. Once the successful candidate is chosen, a by-law to appoint the successful candidate will be brought forward to the next available regular Council meeting where they will take their Oath of Office. Any orientation for the new member of Council will be arranged by the Clerks Office in consultation with the Chief Administrative Officer.
For more information related to official candidates list and the selection process, please contact the Municipal Clerk’s department or visit brighton.ca/elections.
Candice Doiron, Municipal Clerk
35 Alice Street
Brighton, Ontario K0K 1H0
Tel: (613) 475 – 0670
clerks@brighton.ca
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