The Municipality of Meaford invites the community to attend the Inaugural Meeting of the newly elected Council on Monday, November 16, 2026 at Meaford Hall, 12 Nelson Street East. Doors will open at 4:30 p.m., and the meeting will begin at 5:00 p.m.
The meeting marks the beginning of the 2026–2030 term of Council and is an important ceremonial occasion for the Municipality. During the proceedings, each member of Council will make and sign the Declaration of Office. Members will also affirm the principles of the Council Code of Conduct.
The ceremony will include an entry procession, formal remarks, the presentation of the Chain of Office to Mayor-elect Shirley Keaveney, as well as the Mayor’s inaugural address.
The 2026–2030 Council-elect includes Mayor Shirley Keaveney, Deputy Mayor Rob Uhrig, and Councillors Tony Bell, Darcy Chapman, Brandon Forder, Amanda Greenfield and Adam Vaughan.
“The Inaugural Meeting is an important milestone for the new Council as members formally begin their term of office,” said Margaret Wilton-Siegel, Clerk. “We welcome the public to join us for the ceremonial proceedings and share in this occasion as the 2026–2030 term begins.”
The Inaugural Meeting is open to the public, and all are welcome to attend.
Full event details are available at meaford.ca/inaugural.
Contact
Margaret Wilton-Siegel
Director, Legislative Services / Clerk
21 Trowbridge Street West, Meaford, Ontario, Canada, N4L 1A1
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21 Trowbridge Street West, Meaford, Ontario, Canada, N4L 1A1