2026 Municipal Election- Unofficial Results

West Perth Elects New Council for the 2026-2030 Term

West Perth residents have spoken, and the unofficial results of the 2026 Municipal Election are in.

Congratulations to:

  Mayor: W. Dean Trentowsky
Deputy Mayor: Nicholas Vink

Council Members Mitchell Ward: Phillip O'Donnell, Ben Davey, Murray Rose
Hibbert Ward: Landon Smith, Walter McKenzie
Logan Ward: Lisa Rapien, Ryan Duck
Fullarton Ward: Alex Foster, Steve Herold (acclaimed)

Voter turnout for this election was 46.3%, with 15 declined ballots recorded.

Results remain unofficial until certified by the Municipal Clerk in accordance with the Municipal Elections Act.

Mitchell Ward Fall Leaf Collection Begins October 19

Bagged leaf collection for Mitchell Ward residents starts October 19 and runs through mid-November.

Use paper bags only

Leaves only (no branches, grass, or other yard waste)

Bags must be under 25 kg (50 lbs)

Place bags on the boulevard, clear of vehicles and other obstructions

Collection crews will not enter private property

Thank you for helping keep West Perth clean this fall!

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The Municipality of West Perth 

Digital Sign Advertising and Usage Agreement (Non-Profit/Charity) 

The West Perth Digital Sign was installed in Mitchell to promote the municipality's commitment to increasing communication to our community. The following is an agreement between the Advertiser and the Municipality of West Perth. 

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Policy: Advertisements with the intent to promote events and functions that have a clear benefit to members of the community and public at large will be permitted subject to the following: 

1. Advertisements that promote not-for profits events outside of Perth County will not be accepted for display. 

2. Advertisements will be displayed for one week at at a time. 

3. Organizations who submit not-for-profit/charity advertisements will receive four weeks free of charge each calendar year. 

4. After an organization has used its four free weeks of advertisements, advertising space will be available for the following price: 

Non-profit Advertisement: $35 per week plus HST 

What type of media are you submitting?
 

Please ensure your media-ready advertisment is submitted at least 5 business days prior to the advertisement release date. You are entitled to one media change per month. 

  • The sign accommodates .jpeg files in RBG format (simple colours).

  • .jpeg files should be 2240 x 1120 pixels.

  • Full motion videos can be played; .avi or .mpeg files are compatible that fit the ratio of 2:1 (or 16:9). Videos must be no longer than 10 seconds.

  • We recommend minimal text, only including vital information such as dates, times, location, website, etc.

  • White backgrounds are not recommended; Dark backgrounds or bright colours are more effective.

  • The most effective digital signs are those with a strong, short visual message that can be read quickly and clearly, with fast viewing times.

This agreement shall be in full force for the duration as indicated above, and begins on the first day the advertisement is displayed on the Digital Sign. 

The Advertiser is to abide by the Municipality of West Perth's Digital Sign Communication, Usage and Advertising Policy. 

 

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