District 3 By-Election: Notice of Polls
Posted on: May 7, 2026
The district 3 by-election is May 30. Get the details on polling dates, times, location and the official candidates.
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Posted on: May 22, 2026
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District 3 By-Election
Set for May 30, 2026
Council has set the dates for the District 3 by-election:
- May 5, 2026 – Nomination Day
- May 21, 2026 – First Advance Polling Day
- May 26, 2026 – Second Advance Polling Day
- May 30, 2026 – By-election Day
Voting will take place by paper ballot. The Municipal Clerk, Steff MacLeod, will serve as Returning Officer for the by-election.
2026-27 Municipal Budget
Budget deliberations are under way
Each year, Council approves its municipal financial plan that funds local services, infrastructure and community priorities across Victoria County. Community feedback helps inform those decisions. Our 2026-27 Municipal Budget Survey garnered 527 responses across all 8 districts. This valuable feedback has been shared with Council to help inform their decision making.
Visit engage.victoriacounty.com to follow the 2026-27 Municipal Budget process.
