Unofficial Election Results

Elections

About the Election

Municipal Elections are run following the requirements of the Municipal Elections Act.

In 2026, voters in the Township of Severn cast their vote in the municipal election from the comfort of their own home or from anywhere at which they can access the internet. In addition to internet voting, the Township offered in-person Voting Centres for those who wished to cast their vote in-person either by paper ballot or electronically.

Eligible voters elected:

  • One Mayor
  • One Deputy Mayor
  • Four ward Councillors (Ward 5 was acclaimed)
  • School Board Trustees (English Separate School Board Trustee was acclaimed)

The next four-year term will begin on November 15, 2026. 

Unofficial Election results

Municipal Candidate results

Office Candidate name Total votes Elected (yes/no)
Mayor Mike Burkett 3,453 Yes
  Jane Dunlop 1,630 No
  Danielle Falardeau 475 No
Deputy Mayor Suzanne Burtenshaw 1,191 No
  Dan Janssen 2,697 Yes
  Wanda Minnings 1,486 No
Councillor Ward 1 Jacob Bolyea 60 No
  Jim Gleadall 160 No
  Keith Prentice 355 Yes
  Jill Silk 293 No
Councillor Ward 2 Colin Bidmead 372 No
  Mark Missen 549 Yes
  Kelly Sine 187 No
  Geraldine Taylor-Cook 160 No
Councillor Ward 3 Phil Brennan 971 Yes
  Brandi Savoy 411 No
Councillor Ward 4 Michael Kelly 544 Yes
  Colton Porter 239 No
Councillor Ward 5 Jason Stanton Acclaimed August 24, 2026 Yes

Voter turnout

  • Total votes cast: 5,625
  • Eligible voters: 15,606
  • Percentage: 36% 

View the Unofficial Election Result Tally

 

School Board Trustee candidate results

School Board Trustee results can be viewed on the City of Orillia or City of Barrie websites.

Official List of Candidates

The following individuals were certified as Official Candidates for the 2026 Municipal and School Board Election in the Township of Severn, as their nominations meet the requirements of the Municipal Elections Act, 1996.

The list includes candidates for Mayor, Deputy Mayor, Ward Councillor, and School Board Trustee positions.

Voting closed on October 26, 2026 at 8:00 p.m.

Official List of Candidates

Candidate name Office Qualifying address Contact information
Mike Burkett Mayor

3487 Agnew Road

RR2

Washago, Ontario

L0K 2B0

 

Email: mikehburkett@gmail.com

Phone number: 705-955-8377 (cell)

 

Jane Dunlop Mayor

 

Email: jane1951@live.ca

Phone number: 705-970-7448 (cell)

Website: janedunlop.com

Danielle Falardeau Mayor

2007 Upper Big Chute Road

Coldwater, Ontario

Email: daniellefalardeau@outlook.com 

Phone number: 705-816-1315 (campaign office)

Facebook: Danielle Falardeau What’s Up Township of Severn

Suzanne Burtenshaw Deputy Mayor

 

Email: info@suzanneburtenshaw.ca 

Phone number: 705-715-6950 (cell)

Website: suzanneburtenshaw.ca

Dan Janssen Deputy Mayor

14 Gray Street Coldwater, Ontario L0K 1E0

Email: djanssendm@gmail.com 

Phone number: 705-727-6264 (cell)

Website: danjanssen.ca

Wanda Minnings Deputy Mayor

Cumberland Beach, Ontario

Email: wanda.minnings@gmail.com

Phone number: 705-350-3355 (cell)

Website: electwanda.ca 

Facebook: Wanda Minnings

LinkedIn: Wanda Minnings

Jacob Bolyea Councillor Ward 1

1782 Lovering Line

Severn, Ontario

L0K 1E0

Email: jakebolyea@live.com

Phone number: 705-730-4478 (cell)

Jim Gleadall

Councillor Ward 1

1622 Silk Line

Severn, Ontario

L0K 1E0

Email: jimgleadall@icloud.com

Phone number(s):

705-686-3246 (home)

705-715-7007 (cell)

Keith Prentice Councillor Ward 1

2400 Kinnear Sideroad

Box 553

Severn, Ontario

L0K 1E0

Email: prentice4ward1@gmail.com

Phone number: 705-427-2212 (cell)

Jill Silk Councillor Ward 1

1600 Silk Line

Severn, Ontario

L0K 1E0

Email: jjillybean61@gmail.com

Phone number(s):

705-686-3424 (home)

705-238-9640 (cell)

Colin Bidmead Councillor Ward 2

20 Coldwater Road

Box 367

Coldwater, Ontario 

L0K 1E0

Email: cbidmead65@gmail.com

Phone number: 705-722-1905 (cell)

 

Mark Missen Councillor Ward 2

4 Mill Street

Coldwater, Ontario

L0K 1G0

Email: mark4ward2@gmail.com 

Phone number: 705-717-3462 (cell)

Kelly Sine Councillor Ward 2

45 Coldwater Road, Box 870

Coldwater, Ontario

L0K 1E0

Email: s.kellysine@gmail.com

Phone number: 705-321-8018 (cell)

Geraldine Taylor-Cook Councillor Ward 2

 

Email: taylorcookg@gmail.com

Phone number: 647-376-5595 (cell)

Phil Brennan Councillor Ward 3

4141 Uhthoff Line

Severn, Ontario

L3V 8B8

Email: pjpbrennan@gmail.com

Phone number(s):

705-325-4371 (home)

705-223-1417 (cell)

Brandi Savoy Councillor Ward 3

 

Email: brandisavoy@hotmail.com

Phone: 705-331-7249 (cell)

Michael Kelly Councillor Ward 4

3281 Grayshott Drive

Severn, Ontario

L3V 0Y4

Email: mkellysevern@gmail.com

Phone number(s): 

705-543-9857 (cell)

705-350-1855 (business)

Colton Porter Councillor Ward 4

3392 Armand Avenue

Severn, Ontario

L0K 1G0

 

Email: colton@cporter.ca

Phone number: 705-330-4504 (cell)

Jason Stanton - Acclaimed Councillor Ward 5

1500 Port Stanton Parkway

Severn Bridge, Ontario

P0E 1N0

Email: stantonward5severn@gmail.com

Phone number(s):

705-826-2501 (cell)

705-689-2338 (business)

705-689-2338 (campaign office )

Important note

Candidates are listed for information purposes only. Township of Severn does not endorse any candidate.

Official List of Candidates

Candidate name Office Qualifying address Contact information
Jodi M. Lloyd English Public School Board

13 Fitton Heights

Orillia, ON

L3V 4M7

Email: jodilloyd4trustee@gmail.com

Phone number: 705-955-4964 (cell)

Stephen Sopher English Public School Board  

 

J. Timothy Jackson - Acclaimed

English Separate School Board

19 Johnson Street

Orillia, ON

Email: jacksonjtim@gmail.com 

Phone number(s): 

705-259-3518 (home)

705-323-4639 (cell)

Rachael Golem French Public School Board Orangeville, Ontario

Email: allo@rachaelgolem.ca

Phone number: 647-884-3044

Website: www.rachaelgolem.ca

Facebook: Rachel Pour Viamonde

Eric Lapointe French Public School Board Barrie, Ontario

Email: ericrlapointe@yahoo.com 

Phone number: 705-241-8909

Donald Blais

French Separate School Board

Bradford, Ontario

L3Z 2A9

Email: donaldjblais@bell.net

Phone number: 416-688-4009

Website: votedonaldblais.ca

Innocent Legrand

French Separate School Board

Summerlyn Trail

Bradford, Ontario

L3Z 0M4

Email: WNIBL@yahoo.com

Phone number: 416-779-4241

Important note

Candidates are listed for information purposes only. Township of Severn does not endorse any candidate.

Advertiser name Contact information
CUPE Local 5820

Email: vice.president@cupe5820.ca

Phone number: 705-791-4401

Website: cupe5820.ca

Facebook: CUPE Local 5820

Important note

Third-party advertisers are listed for information purposes only. Township of Severn does not endorse or support any advertiser.

Municipal Election Accessibility Plan

Severn is committed to delivering an accessible and inclusive 2026 Municipal Election so that all eligible voters and candidates can participate fully and independently.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Municipal Elections Act, the Township has developed a 2026 Municipal Election Accessibility Plan. The plan outlines the measures that will be used to identify, remove, and prevent barriers to participation throughout the election period.

Residents are encouraged to review the 2026 Municipal Election Accessibility Plan to learn more about the accessibility measures and supports available during the election. Alternative formats of the plan are available upon request.

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