{"id":212089,"date":"2025-12-04T12:16:11","date_gmt":"2025-12-04T17:16:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/doppleronline.ca\/huntsville\/?p=212089"},"modified":"2025-12-04T12:16:56","modified_gmt":"2025-12-04T17:16:56","slug":"considering-running-for-council-in-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/doppleronline.ca\/huntsville\/considering-running-for-council-in-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Considering running for municipal council in 2026?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The next municipal election is approaching on\u00a0<strong>October 26, 2026<\/strong>, and now is the time for residents to start thinking about taking an active role and exploring what it takes to serve on Council.<\/p>\n\n\n<div style=\"float: left; margin-right: 14px;\"><strong><broadstreet-zone zone-id=\"45658\" keywords=\"\" soft-keywords=\"true\" zone-alias=\"\"><\/broadstreet-zone><\/strong><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><br><strong>Free Candidate Training Series<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To support both first-time and returning candidates, the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) is offering a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/amo-on-ca.zoom.us\/meeting\/register\/wjEflCwHT0qa_xQrTujcjQ#\/registration\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\u2018<em>Stronger Leaders, Stronger Communities<\/em>\u2019<\/a>&nbsp;online workshop series.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This interactive program serves as a candidate starter kit, offering practical tools, campaigning basics, peer connections, and strategies to prepare for the&nbsp;<strong>nomination period beginning<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>May 1, 2026<\/strong>. Sessions address real challenges candidates face, including explaining why you are running, managing conflict and criticism, balancing personal wellbeing, and turning values into action.<br><br><strong>Who Should Attend<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Community members considering a run for municipal office in 2026<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>First-time or returning candidates seeking confidence and clarity<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Civic leaders exploring if elected office is right for them<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Workshop Schedule<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Participants can choose to attend one or more of the following evening sessions:<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>March 10, 2026<\/strong>, at 6:30 PM: Session 1 &#8211; Leading with Purpose and Authenticity<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>April 7, 2026<\/strong>, at 6:30 PM: Session 2 &#8211; Managing Conflict and Building Relationships<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>April 28, 2026<\/strong>, at 6:30 PM: Session 3 &#8211; Prioritizing Mental Health and Well-being<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>May 19, 2026<\/strong>, at 6:30 PM: Session 4 &#8211; Turning Values into Action<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Registration is free, but space is limited and fills quickly. 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