Eligibility criteria to run for municipal office:
- A Canadian Citizen.
- At least 18 years of age at the time of filing nomination papers.
- Someone who resides in the Town of Arnprior, or is the owner or tenant of land in
the Town of Arnprior, or the spouse of such owner or tenant.
- Has collected twenty-five (25) qualifying signatures (Endorsement of Nomination Form 2), and pays the appropriate fee.
- Not prohibited from voting under any law or legislation.
Nomination Period for Candidates ended August 21, 2026
Offices for Election:
- One (1) Mayor
- One (1) Deputy Mayor (Representative at County of Renfrew Council)
- Five (5) Councillors
- School Board Trustees (Renfrew County District School Board; Renfrew County Catholic District School Board; Conseil des écoles publiques de l'Este de l'Ontario / Eastern Ontario French-Language Public School Board; Conseil des écoles Catholiques du Centre-Est / Eastern Ontario French-Language Catholic School Board)
The new term of Council will begin on November 15, 2026, with the Inaugural Meeting of Council taking place on November 16, 2026. This new term of Council will end on November 14, 2030.