KAWARTHA LAKES-If you have been considering running for local council or a seat on the school board the deadline is fast approaching. The deadline to file a nomination paper (with 25 elector endorsement signatures for City Council offices) is 2pm on Friday August 21, 2026. Walk-in nomination appointments will only be permitted on Nomination Day (August 21) from 9am to 2pm. You can book a Candidate Nomination Appointment for dates prior to August 21 by calling 705-324-9411 extension 1888Nominations are currently open for the following elected offices: Kawartha Lakes City Council Mayor (1 elected at large)Ward Councillor (8 elected total, 1 for each ward)Trillium Lakelands District School Board (English – Public) School Board Trustee (5 for Kawartha Lakes, 1 per trustee district)Peterborough Victoria Northumberland and Clarington Catholic District School Board (English – Separate) School Board Trustee (1 elected at large for Kawartha Lakes)Conseil scolaire Viamonde (French – Public) School Board Trustee (1 elected for Sector 1, including Kawartha Lakes and several other Ontario municipalities – Nominations filed at City of Oshawa)Conseil scolaire catholique MonAvenir (French – Separate) School Board Trustee (1 elected for Region 11, including Kawartha Lakes and several other Ontario municipalities – Nominations filed at City of Oshawa)