Municipal Election 2026: Who’s Running in the Town of Orangeville

Here are the candidates running for mayor, deputy mayor, councillor and school board trustee in Orangeville.

July 30, 2026 | Barbara Fletcher | News Desk

Mayor

Sandy Brown

Christopher DeCastro

What experience or background do you bring to the table?

I am a long-term resident of Orangeville. For the past 25 years, I have worked as a civil and building designer on Orangeville and area projects, including the reconstruction of the town hall building. I served on the Orangeville sustainability committee, started the community garden and helped create town bylaws for a number of local issues. I was also a member of the Affordable Housing Task Force. Through these and other initiatives, I have demonstrated my commitment to understanding Orangeville’s needs.

What is an important issue affecting your community, and where do you stand on it?

I feel there is a lack of oversight regarding municipal spending. Council has become out of touch with local needs as evidenced by continually raising taxes without providing additional benefits to residents or local businesses. My professional experience has required an understanding and respect for controlling costs and spending wisely. My cost conscious project management will assist in reigning in municipal spending. Orangeville is a great place to raise a family. And it is our responsibility to ensure it remains that way.

Why should voters elect you?

As a long-standing member of the Orangeville community, I feel I would be a strong, reasonable voice for positive changes for all. I will be a strong advocate for tax reform, community safety and security, cost-of-living controls, and sustainable recreation opportunities for the people of Orangeville.

Nick Garisto

Email: [email protected]

Lisa Post (incumbent)

Email: [email protected]
Website: lisapost.ca

What experience or background do you bring to the table?

I’ve had the privilege of serving Orangeville as mayor since 2022, following four years as a councillor. I also currently serve as warden of Dufferin County. These roles have given me experience in many areas including municipal finance, infrastructure, housing, policing, health and human services and advocacy with other levels of government. I hold a Bachelor of Community Development and a Certificate in Municipal Law and Governance, and I teach part-time in Georgian College’s Social Service Worker program. Most importantly, I bring eight years of experience listening to residents, working collaboratively, asking tough questions and turning community priorities into action.

What is an important issue affecting your community, and where do you stand on it?

Affordability is one of the biggest challenges facing Orangeville, and municipal government has an important role to play. We need to balance what residents can afford with the reality that our growing community requires significant investment in water, wastewater, roads, fire protection and other essential infrastructure. My approach has been to plan responsibly, protect core services and make strategic investments without creating programs we cannot sustain. We’ve delivered three consecutive balanced budgets while reducing town debt and moving major infrastructure projects forward. Going forward, I will continue pushing for responsible growth that helps pay for growth while protecting existing taxpayers.

Why should voters elect you?

Four years ago, I asked residents to trust me to lead with affordability, accountability, community and collaboration at the centre of every decision. Since then, we’ve made real progress: major infrastructure projects are underway, we’ve invested in parks, trails and recreation, strengthened our financial position and advocated fiercely for Orangeville with other levels of government. There is still more work to do. I know the files, I understand the challenges ahead, and I have the experience and relationships to keep moving Orangeville forward. I’m asking voters for the opportunity to build on that progress with steady, accessible and accountable leadership.