*This message is for users of the myessex online payment system.

The Town of Essex is aware of billing discrepancies in the third party online payment system (my.essex.ca) for property tax and water/wastewater billing.

The Town’s third-party financial services provider is currently undergoing maintenance.  During this time, amounts shown in MyEssex may not be accurate.

Please refer to your most recent property tax or water bill for the correct amount owing and disregard the online balance.

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Certified on August 24 after nominations close.

Nominated Candidates

Candidate nominations for the 2026 Municipal Election are open from May 1, 2026, to August 21, 2026, at 2:00 PM. Information on candidates running in the upcoming election will be posted as it becomes available.

For more information on the nomination process visit our Candidate Information page.

(*incumbent)

Mayor Deputy Mayor Ward 1 Ward 2 Ward 3 Ward 4 School Board

Mayor

Name of Candidate Contact Information
Sherry Bondy*  
   
   


Deputy Mayor

Name of Candidate Contact Information
Rob Shepley*  
   
   


Councillor (Ward 1)

Name of Candidate Contact Information
   
   
   


Councillor (Ward 2)

Name of Candidate Contact Information
Kim Verbeek*  
   
   


Councillor (Ward 3)

Name of Candidate Contact Information
Bill Baker*  
   
   


Councillor (Ward 4)

Name of Candidate Contact Information
   
   
   


School Board Trustees

Name of Candidate Contact Information
   
   
   

 

Questions?

For general questions concerning the upcoming 2026 municipal election, send an email or give us a call at 519-776-7336 ext.1146

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Town of Essex
33 Talbot Street South
Essex, Ontario,
N8M 1A8

519-776-7336

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