Vandewal returned in South Frontenac and Lichty in North Frontenac - Gowdy Beats Irwin in Central
Ron Vandewal was swept in for a fourth term as Mayor of South Frontenac this evening, with 3879 votes (52%). Alan Revill finished second with 2411 (32%) , and Steve Leonard finished third.
In the only council election in South Frontenac, in Storrington District, Ron Sleeth was returned to council, and in a narrow vote, Gord Boulton beat out incumbent Norm Roberts for the second spot on council, by a margin of only 36 votes.
The incumbents in the other three districts, Loughborough (Randy Ruttan and Scott Trueman), Portland (Ray Leonard and Doug Morey), and Bedford (Steve Pegrum and Adam Turcotte) were all acclaimed to office.
In Central Frontenac, it was a battle between two members of council to replace long serving Mayor Fran Smith. Nicki Gowdy () beat out Susan Irwin and will serve as Mayor for the next four years. Gowdy recieved just over 60% (1669 votes) and Irwin just under 40 (1100 votes)
In Ward 1 (Kennbec) long serving councillor Cindy Kelsey led all vote getters with 466, followed by Chase Matson (367) narrowly defeated one term incumbent Lynn Klages (348)
In Ward 2 (Olden) incumbent Dan Meeks led the balloting with 490 votes, followed by newcomer Ed Quinn (229), with incumbent Bill Everett (208) and Ron Couchman (162) in third and fourth place, respectively.
In Ward 3, Meredith Peters, the youngest candidate in the race, received the most votes, 442. In second, was long time local politician and the oldest person in the race, Bill MacDonald (353). Lesely Merrigan (257) and Jessica Singer (215) finished third and fourth, respectively.
In Ward 4, Brent Cameron is back on Council after losing out in 2022, with 519 votes. Phillip Smith was elected in second place with 505 votes, and Janet Gutowski lost out with 257 votes.
Gerry Lichty was returned as Mayor of North Frontenac, with almost twice the vote as the second place candidate, Art Hannigan. Kelly Willis finished third.
In Ward 1 (Barrie) Mike Hage received the most votes, with newcomer Cyndy Bonello beating out long serving incumbent Wayne Good, who finished third. gwen Clover finished in fourth place.
In Ward 2 (Clarendon-Miller) Roy Huetl was returned to council easily, and Rob Lesperance was elected as well. Wayne Manion finished in third place.
Fred Fowler and Katie Surra were acclaimed in Ward 3.
In Ward 1 (Denbigh) of Addington Highlands, Royce Rosenblath proved the third time is a charm. After losing out narrowly in 2018 and 2022, he received the most votes this time, and will be the Deputy Reeve and the 2nd County representative for the township.
Ken Hook was acclaimed as Reeve, and Helen Yanch and Rodger Holden were acclaimed in Ward 2 (Kaladar)
RoXanne Darling and Frank Johnson were elected as Reeve and Deputy Reeve in Tay Valley
