Arran-Elderslie Council is inviting community input on how municipal representation should be structured moving forward.
Currently, the municipality operates under a ward-based system, where council members are elected to represent specific geographic districts (wards). An alternative approach—at-large representation, where council members are elected by all voters to serve the community as a whole—is now being considered.
To facilitate community discussions, Clerks on Call has been contracted to lead the engagement process.
Public Open Houses:
February 12, 5–7pm Paisley Community Centre
February 13, 3-5 pm Tara Community Centre
February 13, 6-8 pm Chesley Community Centre
A pre-recorded video is also available on the Municipal Website
From February 1st to 28th, residents can participate in a 16-question community engagement survey. Paper copies are also available at the Municipal Office in Chesley and at Community Centers and Libraries in Chesley, Paisley, and Tara.
Residents are also encouraged to complete the survey online via the municipal website: www.arran-elderslie.ca.
A report summarizing the community’s feedback will be presented to council in May. Any changes to the representation system must be finalized by the end of 2025 to take effect for the 2026 municipal election.
