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2026 Municipal Election- Unofficial Results
West Perth Elects New Council for the 2026-2030 Term
West Perth residents have spoken, and the unofficial results of the 2026 Municipal Election are in.
Congratulations to:
Mayor: W. Dean Trentowsky
Deputy Mayor: Nicholas Vink
Council Members Mitchell Ward: Phillip O'Donnell, Ben Davey, Murray Rose
Hibbert Ward: Landon Smith, Walter McKenzie
Logan Ward: Lisa Rapien, Ryan Duck
Fullarton Ward: Alex Foster, Steve Herold (acclaimed)
Voter turnout for this election was 46.3%, with 15 declined ballots recorded.
Results remain unofficial until certified by the Municipal Clerk in accordance with the Municipal Elections Act.
Mitchell Ward Fall Leaf Collection Begins October 19
Bagged leaf collection for Mitchell Ward residents starts October 19 and runs through mid-November.
Use paper bags only
Leaves only (no branches, grass, or other yard waste)
Bags must be under 25 kg (50 lbs)
Place bags on the boulevard, clear of vehicles and other obstructions
Collection crews will not enter private property
Thank you for helping keep West Perth clean this fall!
The Finance Department handles budget and finance matters in the Municipality of West Perth including:
The Asset Management Policy provides the Municipality with clear guidelines and processes to achieve asset management objectives.
View the West Perth Asset Management Policy
Asset management planning (AMP) is an ongoing and long-term process that allows municipalities to make the best possible investment decisions for their infrastructure assets. The goal of AMP is to improve the way the Municipality plans infrastructure investment, repair, and replacement to properly budget for large projects.
The Municipality of West Perth prepares a budget each year that gets approved by Council. The budget process allows council and staff to prioritize asset improvements, capital expenditures, operating costs, and more. The budget is more than just 'spending money'; it is reflected in the services you receive, the infrastructure used by the community, and supports provided to citizens of West Perth. Every time you have your garbage collected, turn on the tap, have your road plowed, visit a park, or go for a walk on a sidewalk, trail or the beach, you see your tax dollars at work. The Municipality is committed to providing efficient and cost-effective services to our communities.
Each year, Council approves a budget that is made up of the following:
Operating - The income in this budget is primarily from property taxes and user fees. The budget covers the day to day expenses of the town for Municipal services including road maintenance and repairs, snow removal, tourism, community services and programming, by-law enforcement, fire and police services.
Capital - The income in this budget can be from property taxes, reserves, development charges, debt, grants and co-share with others, such as the county or developers. The budget covers Municipal projects such as new assets, rehabilitating existing assets including roads, sewers, watermains, bridges, fleet replacements and more.
Any additional questions can be directed to the Treasurer by email or at 519-348-8429 ext. 228.
View the 2025 Budget and Tax Rate By-law
West Perth Council Approves 2026 Mayor’s Budget
West Perth – December 18, 2025 – The Municipality of West Perth has approved the 2026 Mayor’s Budget under Ontario’s Strong Mayor Budget Process. The budget focuses on maintaining essential services, addressing rising costs, and ensuring long-term financial sustainability.
Key Highlights:
Capital Investments:
The budget reflects West Perth’s commitment to affordability, infrastructure renewal, and responsible planning. For details, visit www.westperth.com/budget or contact Wendy McMurray at wmcmurray@westperth.com.
The list of all of the fees and charges the Municipality of West Perth administers is reviewed, updated and approved by Council each year.
View our Fees and Charges page for a complete listing.
The Municipality's financial statements include all assets, liabilities, equity, revenues and expenditures that are under its care and control. Financial statements are audited yearly by a professional accounting firm to ensure that they provide an accurate presentation of the Municipality's financial position.
Financial reporting is completed to help with decision making and increase public accountability and transparency.
2021 Financial Statements - Consolidated Financial Statements
2021 Financial Statements - Trust Funds Financial Statements
2020 Financial Statements - Consolidated Financial Statements
2020 Financial Statements - Trust Funds Financial Statements
2019 Financial Statements - Trust Funds Financial Statements
2019 Financial Statements - Consolidated Financial Statements
For more information about taxes, tax rates, how to pay and more, visit our Taxes page.
Our Municipality is committed to fair, transparent, and responsible procurement practices. Please see our Procurement Policy for detailed information on how we manage purchasing, contracts, and vendor relationships.
Contact Us
Municipality of West Perth
160 Wellington Street
P.O. Box 609
Mitchell, ON N0K 1N0
Phone: 519-348-8429
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