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Thinking about running for municipal office?Join us for Session 2 – Stepping Up: Why Run for Municipal Office
📅 Monday, April 13, 2026
🕖 7:00 PM
📍 Old Town Hall Theatre – 38 John St S, Aylmer
This free panel discussion features experienced leaders sharing why they chose to run, what the job is really like, and practical advice for future candidates. The evening will include a Q&A and a discussion on strong mayor powers.
Panelists:
• Dr. Kate Graham – Municipal governance researcher and author
• Mary French – Former Mayor of Aylmer and Elgin County Warden
• Steve Peters – Former Mayor of St. Thomas, Ontario Cabinet Minister, and former Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario
🎟️ Free event – no registration required
Have a question you’d like the panel to answer? Submit it in advance to [email protected]
This session is open to anyone interested in running for local council in the Town of Aylmer, the Township of Malahide, or the Municipality of Bayham.
Come learn, ask questions, and explore what it means to step up and serve your community.
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Event Venue
38 John St S, Aylmer, ON N5H, Canada
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