Township of Killaloe, Hagarty and Richards

Community Election Forum 2026

A nonpartisan community forum ahead of the October 26 municipal election

Share the issues that matter most to you, review who has filed to run for office, and help shape the questions asked on stage. Survey responses are private and shared only with Forum Committee members.

Candidates

Unofficial list of candidates who have filed nomination papers. Nominations remain open until August 21, 2026. See the official township election page for updates.

Mayor one to be elected

  • Brian Pecoskie ✅
  • David Mayville ✅

Councillor · Ward 1 Killaloe · two to be elected

  • Shauna Poulton ✅
  • Carl Kuehl ✅
  • Bil Smith ✅
  • Michael Petrunik ✅
  • Tom Sheridan ✅

Councillor · Ward 2 Hagarty · two to be elected

  • Harold Lavigne
  • Maureen MacMillan ✅
  • Ken Kuiack ✅
  • Ian Huggett

Councillor · Ward 3 Richards · two to be elected

  • Stephen Gravefell
  • Cate McFalls
  • Anirudh Swaminathan
  • Linda Gavin ✅

✅  Confirmed Participant

 Ineligible to participate due to prior involvement in the Election Forum Committee. Will be present as attendee instead.

KHR All-Candidates Forum Community Survey

We're gathering residents' input to help shape the upcoming KHR all-candidates forum. This short, nonpartisan survey asks what issues matter most to you so the forum reflects community concerns.

Survey results are private and will only be shared with the Forum Committee members.

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1. Do you live in KHR or have a strong connection to the community? *

Which area do you identify with most? *

What are the top 3 issues you most want candidates to address? *

Pick exactly three.

What specific concern or example would you like candidates to hear about?

What question would you like asked at the all-candidates forum?

How well informed do you currently feel about local municipal issues? *

Would you attend or watch the all-candidates forum?

Where would you prefer to get updates about the forum? *

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