2025 Municipal Election

Nominations for the October 20, 2025 Municipal Election are NOW CLOSED. 

Voting registration for Bon Accord ended September 15, 2025.

Important Dates 

  • September 22, 2025 Nomination Day (papers due by 12 p.m.) 
  • October 9, 2025 Advance Vote Day 
  • October 20, 2025 Election Day 
  • October 25, 2025 Official election result date 
  • October 30 Elected Official Orientation - Munis 101 from 9am - 4pm in Fort Saskatchewan
  • October 30 Swearing in of Elected Officials - Organizational Meeting @ 6pm in Council Chambers
  • TBD Municipal Elected Official Emergency Management Course

FULL PRINTABLE PACKAGE

This package is intended to provide an overview of the Town of Bon Accord, provide information on the time commitment required for those interested in running for Council, frequently requested forms, and other pertinent bylaws, policies and information that should be considered when running for municipal office in Alberta. 

All forms must be submitted to the Returning Officer, Jessica Spaidal, at legislativeservices@bonaccord.ca.

REGISTER OF CANDIDATES

The Town is required to maintain a register of candidates that have given notice to run and the register will be publicly available on the Town of Bon Accord website until December 31, 2025, as required by the Local Authorities Election Act.

Last Name First Name Notice of Intent Registration Date Nominated for the Office of  
Holden Brian January 2, 2025 Mayor Acclaimed
Larson Timothy J. January 21, 2025 Councillor  
Gallant Cindy January 23, 2025 Councillor  
May Tanya May 6, 2025 Councillor  
Bidney Lynn May 23, 2025 Councillor  
Cyr Rose July 7, 2025 Councillor  
Laing Lacey July 15, 2025 Councillor  
Short Lorraine August 22, 2025 Councillor  
Penney Harold September 22, 2025 Councillor  

 

VOTERS: Types of Valid Identification

VOTERS: Vouching Process

CANDIDATES: Campaign Disclosure Statement and Financial Statement

CANDIDATES: Eligibility

CANDIDATES: Forms

CANDIDATES: Notice of Intent (New for 2025)

CANDIDATES: Nominations