The City of Brantford will host a candidate education session for individuals considering running in the 2026 Municipal Election.
The session will provide an overview of the role and responsibilities of City Council, along with practical insights from former councillors.
City officials noted that an additional information session will be offered after the nomination period closes for individuals who have been formally certified as candidates.
Topics to be covered include the role and authority of Council, the responsibilities of elected officials, time commitments and workload expectations, legislative and ethical requirements, and what to expect during a term of office.
The featured guest speaker will be Rick O’Connor of MuniverseRO Consulting Inc., former Clerk and City Solicitor for the City of Ottawa.
A moderated question-and-answer period will follow the presentations.
The session is scheduled for Thursday, March 5, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Council Chambers in Brantford City Hall, located at 58 Dalhousie Street.
Light refreshments will be available from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.
City staff emphasized that the session is for educational purposes only.
Attending the event does not constitute filing nomination papers or confirm eligibility to run for office.
For more information or to request accessibility accommodations, residents can contact the Municipal Election team at 519-759-4150 or by email at election@brantford.ca.
