Voting in the 2026 Barrie municipal election is by internet or telephone, from wherever you are, October 16 to 26. If you would rather vote at a physical location with staff to help, you can do that too, on October 22, 23, 24 and 26. Details can be found here.
Candidate Profiles
Mayor
Alex Nuttall, Barrie’s incumbent mayor, is seeking a second term.
Tanya Saari, a longtime Barrie resident has a background in finance, real estate, housing and community services .
Kay Sayer, is running with a campaign focused on transparency, grassroots democracy and local accountability. Contact: kaysayer@proton.me
Russell Tighe, is a lifelong Barrie resident with experience in hospitality leadership, retail business ownership and community service coordination.
Ward 1
Stefano Agostino says Community safety and the future of Downtown Barrie are included in his priorities.
Shaughna Ainsworth, a longtime resident and community advocate, is campaigning on accountable, community-first leadership.
Brent Bowser, is emphasizing communication and listening as central to his approach to municipal politics.
Christian Cadera, a previous municipal candidate, is seeking a seat on council.
Pauline Stevenson, is a longtime Barrie resident, business owner and community volunteer with more than 30 years of related experience.
Ward 2
Frank Casera, is campaigning on community participation and responsible municipal decision-making.
Shanicka Edwards, who previously ran for council, is campaigning on affordability and safe, clean and accessible neighbourhoods.
Craig Nixon, the incumbent Ward 2 councillor, is seeking re-election after a career in the transportation industry and years of community involvement.
Ajmal Noushahi, is focused on Barrie’s growing reliance on property taxes and municipal fees. His campaign calls for long-term financial planning and finding additional sources of revenue.
Tracy Strohm, who previously ran for Ward 2 council, is campaigning on changes to the approach to downtown Barrie. Contact: tstrohm@rogers.com
Ward 3
Amy Courser, the incumbent Ward 4 councillor under Barrie’s previous boundaries, is running in the new Ward 3.
Ben Hughes, is campaigning on responsible decisions, strong infrastructure and better communities.
Bryan Jones has 28 years of legal experience, including eight years as a prosecutor, and is emphasizing practical community service.
Ryan Rijo, who previously ran for Ward 3, is seeking the seat again.
Ward 4
Iradat Ahmad, a local business operator, veteran and former UN peacekeeper, is campaigning on community service and road safety.
Matthew Corbett, a public-library executive with more than 15 years in the library sector, is campaigning on bringing people together and solving local problems.
Lori Galeazza, a longtime Barrie resident is campaigning on practical problem-solving and community representation.
Patrick Harriott-Stewart, promises accessible, authentic representation for the community.
Arif Khan, a former Barrie councillor, is seeking a return to City Hall. His campaign emphasizes municipal experience, collaboration, and working with residents to address community concerns.
Ward 5
Duarte Da Silva, a first-generation Canadian with a background in radio broadcasting and professional communications, is campaigning on what he describes as a new era of local politics.
Robert Thomson, the incumbent Ward 5 councillor and deputy mayor, is seeking re-election. His campaign emphasizes continued representation of residents and work on municipal services, infrastructure, growth and city-building issues.
Ward 6
Nasar George Nader, says conversations with residents have shaped his campaign. He emphasizes listening, communication and collaboration.
Nigussie Nigussie, the incumbent councillor, emphasizes practical solutions, direct conversations with residents and continuing work on local community priorities.
Christel Pena, is campaigning on safe and accessible neighbourhoods, improved school transportation, community services and stronger communication with residents.
Ward 7
Gary Harvey, the incumbent councillor emphasizes continued representation of Ward 7 residents and municipal issues affecting the ward.
Michael Lewis, is also running in ward 7.
Ward 8
Samina Alim, a lawyer and former judicial official with experience in public policy, government administration and international institutional work, is campaigning on practical and accountable municipal government.
Jim Harris, the incumbent Ward 8 councillor, is seeking re-election after serving on council since 2018.
Amanda Fellows, a lifelong Ward 8 resident and community mental-health leader, is campaigning on responsible growth and development.
Ward 9
Norm Costello, iss focused on improving infrastructure, ensuring reliable city services such as transit and snow removal, and supporting innovative housing solutions.
Sergio Morales, the incumbent Ward 9 councillor, is seeking re-election. His campaign emphasizes continued representation of Ward 9 residents and municipal issues affecting the ward.
Asmar Naveed, has made the decision to step away from actively campaigning.
He shares details here.
Dave Weingarten, a Ward 9 candidate, is campaigning on affordability and responsible use of municipal tax dollars. He argues municipal spending decisions should focus on delivering value for Barrie residents.
Ward 10
Bryn Hamilton, the incumbent Ward 10 councillor, is seeking re-election. His campaign emphasizes safer roads and neighbourhoods, affordability, and continued investment in the growing south end.
William Cadeau, is seeking a seat on council. Contact: will4ward10@yahoo.com
Georgy Kapustin, a Barrie resident with an accounting background and more than 15 years of experience in IT, is campaigning on responsible growth.