Local government
Chatham-Kent Council, 2026–2030
The mayor and 14 ward councillors elected on October 26, 2026 make the decisions on your property taxes, roads, garbage pickup, parks and planning. Their term begins November 15, 2026. Here’s who represents your community and how to have your say.
Who’s on council
Mayor
Michael Bondy
Elected by voters across all of Chatham-Kent
Ward 1 · South West Kent
- Mark Authier
- Melissa Harrigan
Includes Tilbury, Wheatley, Merlin, North Buxton and Charing Cross
2026 results for Ward 1 →Ward 2 · South East Kent
- Anthony Ceccacci
- Albert Pilbeam
Includes Blenheim, Ridgetown, Erieau, Highgate and Morpeth
2026 results for Ward 2 →Ward 3 · North East Kent
- Emery Huszka
Includes Bothwell and Thamesville
2026 results for Ward 3 →Ward 4 · North West Kent
- Rhonda Jubenville
Includes Dresden, Pain Court and Mitchell's Bay
2026 results for Ward 4 →Ward 5 · Wallaceburg & Area
- Jim Blake
- Bill Wolsing
Includes Wallaceburg
2026 results for Ward 5 →Ward 6 · North West Chatham
- Alysson Storey
- F. Brian Machado
Includes Chatham
2026 results for Ward 6 →Ward 7 · North East Chatham
- Steve Kenney
- Amy Finn
Includes Chatham
2026 results for Ward 7 →Ward 8 · South Chatham
- Brock McGregor
- Conor Allin
Includes Chatham
2026 results for Ward 8 →
From the final unofficial Election Night results.
How council meetings work
- Regular meetings are usually on Monday evenings at 6 p.m. in the Council Chambers at the Civic Centre, 315 King Street West, Chatham. Anyone can attend.
- A separate meeting each month deals with planning applications, like rezonings and new subdivisions.
- Each year council also holds budget meetings to set the municipal budget and your property tax rate.
- Agendas are posted ahead of each meeting, and minutes afterwards.
Have your say
- Contact your councillors about anything in your ward. Find them above by ward.
- Speak at a meeting as a delegation on an agenda item. How to register ↗
- Tell CKNow what you want to know about council. We read every message. Send us a question
Council news from CKNow
Once the new council starts meeting, CKNow will post a plain-language summary of each meeting: what was decided, what it costs, and what it means for your street.
- What’s next for Chatham-Kent council: homelessness, growth and the budget
The new council takes office Nov. 15. Here are three issues waiting for it, and what Mayor-elect Michael Bondy has said so far.
- Chatham-Kent voter turnout rebounds to 40.79%, up 10 points from 2022
36,703 people voted in the 2026 municipal election, 12,157 more than in 2022 and the most since at least 2010. About one in three voted online.
- Michael Bondy elected Chatham-Kent mayor, defeating incumbent Darrin Canniff
Bondy won 43.4% of the vote in unofficial results from all 32 locations. Seven of 14 council seats went to incumbents, and turnout was 40.79%.
From the newsletter
- Friday Briefing — October 30, 2026October 30, 2026
- What's Happening in Chatham-Kent Today — Wednesday, October 28October 28, 2026
- What's Happening in Chatham-Kent Today — Tuesday, October 27October 27, 2026
- Chatham-Kent Election Night: Michael Bondy Is the Next MayorOctober 26, 2026
- Chatham-Kent Election Night: First ResultsOctober 26, 2026
- What's Happening in Chatham-Kent Today — Monday, October 26October 26, 2026
Council questions
Who is the mayor of Chatham-Kent?
Michael Bondy was elected Mayor of Chatham-Kent on October 26, 2026, for the term that begins November 15, 2026.
How many councillors does Chatham-Kent have?
Council is the mayor plus 14 ward councillors elected from 8 wards. Most wards elect two councillors; Ward 3 (North East Kent) and Ward 4 (North West Kent) elect one.
When does Chatham-Kent council meet?
Regular council meetings are usually held on Monday evenings at 6 p.m. in the Council Chambers at the Civic Centre, 315 King Street West, Chatham, with a separate monthly meeting for planning applications. The Municipality posts the full schedule, agendas and minutes online.
How do I speak at a Chatham-Kent council meeting?
Residents can ask to address council as a delegation on an agenda item. The Municipality’s “Speaking to Council” page explains how to register and the deadlines.
What ward am I in?
Find your community on CKNow’s council page to see its ward and councillors. The Municipality’s ward map shows the exact boundaries for rural addresses.