Welcome to our new website!

Welcome! We hope you find our new website helpful and easier to navigate. It's now as easy to use on your smartphone as your desktop. Take a tour and please tell us what you think.

Recreation Information Has a New Home

Recreation and program information from QSWC.ca has moved to the City’s website, making it easier to find programs, services and community information all in one place. Existing QSWC.ca links will continue to redirect automatically. Check out the new Recreation webpage for more information!

Candidates

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

Nominations in the City of Belleville are open for the offices of:

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.

Eligibility

You may be eligible to run in the municipal election if you:

  • Are a Canadian citizen
  • Are at least 18 years old
  • Live in Belleville, or own or rent property in the city (or are the spouse of an owner or tenant)
  • Are not disqualified by law

Filing your Nomination

Those wishing to submit a nomination are encouraged to set up an appointment ahead of time to ensure the required staff are available.

To run for office in the City of Belleville municipal election, you must complete and file both a Nomination Paper and Endorsement Form.

Please download and print the required forms to complete them. For accessible versions, contact the Clerk’s Office at bellevillevotes@belleville.ca. 

Your nomination must include:

  • Endorsements from 25 eligible voters supporting the nomination (not required for school board trustees)
  • Valid government-issued photo identification, such as:
    • Ontario driver’s licence
    • Passport
    • Ontario health card
    • Canadian Citizenship card
  • The required nomination filing fee:
    • $200 for Mayor
    • $100 for all other offices
  • Any other documentation required by the City Clerk

Accepted payment methods for the nomination fee include cash, certified cheque, debit or money order. All nominations must be signed by the candidate.

Nominations may be filed in person or by an agent:

  • During regular business hours from May 1, 2026 to Aug. 20, 2026
  • On Nomination Day (Aug. 21, 2026) between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m.

Information for Candidates

The Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) is offering a series of free workshops for people thinking about running for municipal office in the October 2026 elections:

AMO has also 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.

Contact Us

Elections

613-967-3200 ext. 5257
bellevillevotes@belleville.ca  

Subscribe and Follow

Sign up to receive the latest news and notices, subscribe to our newsletter and follow along on social media to make sure you never miss an update.

Stay Connected