Touch-a-Truck Registration

We are still looking for trucks, service vehicles, construction equipment, emergency vehicles and other unique machines to participate in this year's Touch-a-Truck event at West Zwick's Park on Sept. 12! This fan-favourite annual event is a great opportunity to connect with local families, showcase your business and support the community.

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Are you on the voters' list? Don’t wait until election day to find out. Take a moment to make sure you’re registered, that your information is correct and you're ready to vote. 

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Candidates

The next Belleville municipal election will be held on Monday, Oct. 26, 2026. Nominations are now closed.

Municipal Office

  • Mayor (1) elected at large
  • Councillors (8)
    • 6 Councillors – Ward 1 (Belleville)
    • 2 Councillors – Ward 2 (Thurlow)

School Board Trustees

  • Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board Trustee (2) – Elected at large from the City of Belleville. Nominations to be filed with the Clerk of the City of Belleville.
  • Algonquin and Lakeshore Catholic District School Board Trustee (2) – Elected for the area comprised of the City of Belleville, Township of Tyendinaga and the Town of Deseronto. Nominations to be filed with the Clerk of the City of Belleville.
  • Conseil des écoles publiques de l’Est de l’Ontario Trustee (1) – Elected at large for geographic Region 2 which is composed of all municipalities in the Counties of Leeds and Grenville, Frontenac, Hastings, Prince Edward, and Lennox and Addington. Nominations to be filed with the Clerk of the City of Kingston.
  • Conseil des écoles catholiques du Centre-Est Trustee (1) – Elected at large for geographic Region 2 which is composed of all municipalities in the Counties of Leeds and Grenville, Frontenac, Hastings, Prince Edward, and Lennox and Addington. Nominations to be filed with the Clerk of the City of Kingston.

Candidates Guide

Candidate Resources

Candidate Information Session

The City of Belleville hosted a candidate information session with the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing on Wednesday, June 17, 2026.

This session was run by Ministry staff and included an overview of the responsibilities set out in the legislation for candidates and third-party advertisers, as well as a general overview of the roles and responsibilities of members of Council.

If you missed the presentation or want to review the information shared, you can now view/download Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing (MMAH) Candidates Training Deck.

The MMAH has also provided a Councillor Guide which outlines the roles, responsibilities and legal duties of municipal councillors in Ontario.

AMO Resources

AMO has developed Lead Where You Live – A Guide to Running for Municipal Council for anyone considering running in the 2026 municipal election. The guide walks you through what municipal councils do, what it means to serve your community, and the steps involved in launching a successful campaign.

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Elections

613-967-3200 ext. 3214
bellevillevotes@belleville.ca  

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