2022 Municipal Election News

Jobyna Powath is running for city council. Powath makes up for her lack of experience in public office with experience representing people in her job and 'fresh eyes' looking at familiar issues facing Stratford. Transparency, accountability, and housing are key issues in her campaign

The councillor noted some big accomplishments and a few controversies over the years. Bunting told StratfordToday the most important thing is to always put the needs of the many ahead of the needs of the few

Tim Forster is running for a city councillor spot in the upcoming municipal election. An independent insurance agent and in-town accommodations assistant for the Stratford Festival, Forster has experience on various boards and committees. Accountability, communication, and heritage are his key issues in the election

Businessman Larry McCabe still has his eyes set on city hall, but has decided to run as a city councillor. After initially filling out the paperwork and declaring a run for mayor of Stratford, he has withdrawn from the mayor's race.

Bonnie Henderson has served on Stratford city council since 2006. With more to achieve, Henderson hopes to be back in council chambers for another term. Accessibility and communication remain key issues that she will continue to address

Cody Sebben said better public engagement is needed between city council and residents and it should be in the public sphere and happening before decisions are made at city hall

Alan Kasperski has worked behind-the-scenes in municipal, provincial and federal politics. The Stratford resident is running for a city councillor spot in October's municipal election.

James Montgomery said roads, green initiatives, housing and transparency are key pillars of his campaign for Stratford city council

StratfordToday continues our series of stories leading up to the October municipal election. Local architect Robert Ritz is the fourth resident to enter the mayor's race in the city of Stratford.

Local architect Robert Ritz is fourth candidate to announce candidacy for mayor