Ward 1 - Council Vacancy 2026

Notice of Leeds and the Thousand Islands Council Vacancy

Notice is hereby given to the Eligible Electors of the Township of Leeds and the Thousand Islands.

Applications for the Township of Leeds and the Thousand Islands will be accepted for the offices of:

Qualified applicants will be required to provide proof of identity and residence, a Consent to Release Personal Information form and Declaration of Qualification form, they may also submit a one-page (8 ½ x 11, 12 point font or greater) personal statement of qualifications for consideration to the Clerk in person by appointment at the Township office during regular office hours between 9:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. (Monday through Friday) beginning on Wednesday, April 15, 2026. Forms will be accepted between 9:00 a.m. Wednesday, April 15, 2026 and Wednesday, April 29, 2026 until 4:00 p.m. Council will hear from all applicants at the May 12^th Council meeting.

2026 Council Vacancy Application Package

Dated this 15^th day of April, 2026.

Michelle Hannah, Municipal Clerk

1233 Prince Street, P.O. Box 280

Lansdowne, ON K0E 1L0

613-659-2415 extension 231

clerk@townshipleeds.on.ca

Our Township Council consists of a mayor and six councillors. Council meets in chambers at 1233 Prince Street, Lansdowne. Our Council welcomes public engagement and encourages residents to bring matters to their attention. If you would like to speak at a meeting complete and submit a Delegation Request form.

Council gathers on the first Monday of the month to hear public input at the Committee of the Whole (COTW) meeting. Council reconvenes on the second Monday of the month to make decisions based on the agenda items from the previous week.

If you would like to attend a meeting, watch a recording of a meeting, or watch a live stream video, visit our Watch Council and Committee Meetings webpage.

Past Council and Committee agendas and minutes are available for review here. If you need assistance, please contact the Municipal Clerk.

If you would like to see the Ward boundaries of our area, please review the map of our Township (Map credit: Lyle Henderson and/or C & L Specialty Maps).

Councillor Ward 3 Vacancy 2025 - Now Closed

Our Township Council Appointed Krista LeClair as Councillor - Ward 3 on November 10, 2025. Please find meetings, reports and documents regarding the Councillor - Ward 3, 2025 Vacancy below.

October14, 2025 - Declaration of Vacancy and Options for filling the Vacancy

January 23, 2025 - Application period

November 10, 2025 - Councillor - Ward 3 Candidate Interviews

November 10, 2025 - Councillor - Ward 3 Appointment

November 10, 2025 - Declaration of Councillor - Ward 3 Office

Councillor Ward 2 Vacancy 2025 - Now Closed

Our Township Council Appointed Monique Antoine-Hartley as Councillor - Ward 2 on February 10, 2025. Please find meetings, reports and documents regarding the Councillor - Ward 2, 2025 Vacancy below.

Timeline of Events, Council Reports and Documents

January 13, 2025 - Declaration of Vacancy and Options for filling the Vacancy

January 23, 2025 - Application period. 

February 10, 2025 - Councillor - Ward 2 Candidate Interviews

February 10, 2025 - Councillor - Ward 2 Appointment

February 10, 2025 - Declaration of Councillor - Ward 2 Office

Councillor - Ward 2 Vacancy 2023

Our Township Council appointed Angela Kelman as Councillor – Ward 2 on May 17, 2023. Please find the meetings and reports regarding the Councillor – Ward 2 Vacancy below.

Timeline of Events, Council Reports and Documents

April 3, 2023: Vacancy Options for the Office of Councillor – Ward 2

April 11, 2023: Application for Appointment Process to Fill a Vacancy on Council

May 10, 2023: Councillor – Ward 2 Candidate Interviews

May 17, 2023: Councillor – Ward 2 Appointment

May 18, 2023: Declaration of Councillor – Ward 2 Office