Cobourg resident and community leader Joel Scott proudly announces his candidacy for Town Councillor in the 2026 municipal election. A lifelong contributor to the community he calls home, Joel brings over two decades of experience in media, business, and the charitable sector, and a deep, personal commitment to the people of Cobourg.
Cobourg is where Joel grew up, built his career, raised his family. Alongside his wife Anne, he has spent much of his adult life in service to his neighbours. That connection to this community and a belief that Cobourg deserves thoughtful, collaborative leadership is what drives his decision to run.
“I’ve spent my career being a trusted voice for my community,” Joel says. “Whether it was on-air with the greater community, in private with my mortgage clients, or in service volunteering, my focus has always been the same, show up, listen, and do what’s best for the people around you. That’s exactly what I intend to bring to council.”
A Career Built on Community
Joel’s professional journey spans three sectors, each rooted in service to Cobourg and the surrounding region. For 16 years he served as Operations Manager and Program Director at our local radio stations Star 93.3 (now 93.3 MyFM) and Classic Rock 107.9, where he became a trusted voice championing community causes, local businesses, and the stories that mattered to Cobourg families. He subsequently built a career in the mortgage and financial industry, helping families navigate complex and critical decisions with clarity and integrity. Helping families move their financial lives forward. Today he serves as Director of Donor Relations at Community Care Northumberland and Ed’s House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre Foundation working every day to ensure the region’s most vulnerable residents receive the funds needed to support the essential care they deserve.
A connector by nature, Joel has built his reputation on bringing people together across sectors, across perspectives, and across the table. He believes the best decisions come from collaboration, not division.
A Lifetime of Showing Up
Joel’s commitment to Cobourg extends well beyond his professional life. As a volunteer coach in hockey, lacrosse, baseball, and soccer, a past board member and fundraising campaign chair at YMCA Northumberland, and a member of Northumberland Rotary Sunrise, he has spent decades investing in the organizations and people that make this community strong. He has also been a longtime supporter of the Cobourg Cougars and Cobourg Kodiaks. He has lent his voice to the numerous community events and organizations including the Cobourg Business Achievement Awards, and the Cobourg and District Sports Hall of Fame.
For Joel, community service has never been about recognition. It’s simply about doing what’s right to build the best community possible.
A Vision Focused on Cobourg’s Future
Joel’s campaign will be centred on the priorities he hears from residents and sees in the community every day:
· Community Safety and quality of life
· Generational Economic development and regional opportunity
· Collaborative, transparent, and respectful governance
“Our region is entering a period of real opportunity; generational growth is coming” Joel says. “I want to make sure Cobourg is ready, that we’re making smart decisions today that will benefit the people of this town for decades to come. And I want to do that by working with residents, not just for them.”
Residents who want to learn more, volunteer, or get involved can visit www.VoteJoelScott.ca or email info@VoteJoelScott.ca .
Election Day is October 26, 2026. To learn more about the municipal election and ensure you are registered to vote, visit www.cobourgvotes.ca.
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