Town of Bracebridge announces certified 2026 Municipal Election results

BRACEBRIDGE, ON (October 27, 2026) – The Town of Bracebridge has certified the results of the 2026 Municipal Election, confirming the individuals who will serve on Town and District Council, representing the community for the 2026–2030 term.

Mayor

• Rick Maloney

District and Town Councillors

• Brenda Rhodes
• Don Smith
• Tatiana Sutherland

Ward Councillors

• Ward 1, Bracebridge: Debbie Vernon
• Ward 2, Monck/Muskoka: Barry Hammond (acclaimed)
• Ward 3, Macaulay: Donna Kearney
• Ward 4, Draper: Cindy Waters
• Ward 5, Oakley: Barb McMurray (acclaimed)

School Board Trustees

• Trillium Lakelands District School Board (Bracebridge): Sandy Inkster
• Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board (Area 5): Joshua Boutotte (acclaimed)
• Conseil scolaire public du Nord-Est de l’Ontario (Secteur A): Bruce Cazabon (acclaimed)
• Conseil Scolaire Catholique MonAvenir (Simcoe-Muskoka): To be declared by the Clerk, City of Barrie

The complete certified results, including vote totals, can be found at bracebridgevotes.ca.

Inaugural Council Meeting
The community is invited to attend the inaugural meeting of the 2026–2030 Town Council on Wednesday, November 18 at 5:30 p.m. in the Muskoka Leon’s Auditorium at the Muskoka Lumber Community Centre.

During the meeting, each elected and acclaimed member of Council will formally take their Declaration of Office, marking the beginning of the new term.