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

Mayor

Christina Early (current regional councillor)

Email: [email protected]
Website: early4caledon.ca

What experience or background do you bring to the table?
I bring diverse leadership experience from two terms of Caledon Council, 30 years in the community and a long business career. Over the last eight years I was the Town of Caledon Ward 2 Councillor and Regional of Peel Councillor for Wards 1, 2 and 3, and held roles chairing committees for the town, region and Caledon Community Services. In that time, I contributed to decisions shaping Caledon’s future, including growth, transportation, environmental protection and regional governance. Before entering public service, I spent 30 years building successful businesses, learning the importance of sound financial management, collaboration and thoughtful decision-making.

What is an important issue affecting your community, and where do you stand on it?
Caledon is growing; growth is necessary, but building homes and developing the community does not mean losing sight of what makes Caledon special. We have one chance to do this right, and these decisions cannot be rushed or impact residents’ quality of life – now and in the future. I support planned growth that factors in building the infrastructure and community services that keep pace with development. We also must protect our groundwater, farmland and natural heritage to preserve Caledon for future generations. I believe responsible growth and environmental stewardship go hand in hand; thoughtful planning will always build stronger communities.

Why should voters elect you?
My record reflects decisions grounded in my professional experience and understanding of the community as a long-time resident. I ask difficult questions and advocate for responsible planning, protecting our environment and, most importantly, doing what is right for Caledon. I believe good leadership is collaborative. I will create an environment where council hears from residents and makes decisions in the best interests of the community. As mayor I will provide experienced, collaborative leadership focused on practical solutions, responsible financial management and preserving the qualities that make Caledon such a remarkable place to live, work and raise a family.

Alan Hart

Email: [email protected]

Mario Russo (current regional councillor)

Email: [email protected]
Website: mariorusso.ca

Jagdeep Sacha

Email: [email protected]
Website: jagdeep4caledon.com

Manjit Bhondhi Saini

Email: [email protected]

Regional Councillor (2 positions)

Wards 1, 2, 3

Harpreet Grewal

Email: [email protected]
Website: harpreet4caledon.ca

What experience or background do you bring to the table?
A lot of my background has been in community service and advocacy. I serve as president of the Peel Multicultural Council where I advocate for better access to healthcare and help people who are having difficulty accessing the services they need. This experience has given me a good understanding of how government services affect people’s day-to-day lives and how important it is to listen when something isn’t working. I want to bring that experience to council and be a strong advocate for residents across Caledon.

What is an important issue affecting your community, and where do you stand on it?
Growth is a major issue in Caledon, and I hear about it constantly at the doors. People understand that Caledon is going to grow, but they don’t want development happening faster than our community can handle. If we’re building more homes, we also need the roads, parks, recreation centres, libraries and other services to support those new residents. I believe growth should happen where the infrastructure is already in place or properly planned for, and we need to protect the farmland, green spaces and rural communities that make Caledon what it is.

Why should voters elect you?
Residents deserve a regional councillor who is accessible and who will stand up for them when decisions are being made. They deserve to see their roads and services keep up with growth, their farmland and green spaces protected, and their tax dollars spent responsibly. I also think people have a right to know where their councillor stands and why. I’ll listen, I’ll be available, and when I vote on something at council, residents will know the reasoning behind that decision and how I believe it serves their community.

Dave Sheen (current councillor)

Email: [email protected]
Website: dave4caledon.com

What experience or background do you bring to the table?
I bring 34 years of public service with the Ontario Public Service, a career in youth justice and hands-on experience serving on town council the past four years. I was also active in my community through school council, coaching children’s soccer and baseball and advocating for residents. I serve on the Caledon Public Library Board, chaired the Governance Review Committee and was appointed alternate member of Peel Regional Council. These experiences shape my approach: listen carefully, understand what matters to people, ask tough questions and keep working toward practical solutions. Public service has been a lifelong commitment, professionally and personally.

What is an important issue affecting your community, and where do you stand on it?
Protecting Caledon’s quality of life as we grow is a defining issue. At the door, residents tell me about truck traffic, illegal land uses and concerns that everyday community needs are being overlooked. I support responsible growth backed by infrastructure and services, effective bylaw enforcement, and protection for our farmland, headwaters and natural heritage. That requires honest budgeting, including maintaining healthy reserves for future needs. Growth should strengthen our communities, and residents must have a meaningful voice in the decisions shaping their future.

Why should voters elect you?Residents deserve someone who is accessible, asks difficult questions and follows through. I try to see every issue through the eyes of the people I represent and explain openly where I stand and why.  I bring the experience to scrutinize decisions, the independence to challenge them and the willingness to work with others to find solutions. Caledon needs a council that can work together, set clear priorities and earn residents’ trust. That is the leadership I would bring to representing Wards 1, 2 and 3 at both town and regional council.

Mauro Testani (incumbent)

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Website: maurotestani.ca/

Wards 4, 5, 6

• Tony Rosa (acclaimed)

Local Councillor (6 positions)

Ward 1

• Jeffrey Halsall – [email protected]
• Kate Hepworth – [email protected]
• Keri Parfitt – [email protected]
• Aanya Shahi – [email protected]
• Tom Sweeney – [email protected]

Ward 2

• Yogi Chahal – [email protected]
• Hunar Kahlon – [email protected]
• Rakesh Madhok – [email protected]
• Jagraj Sekhon – [email protected]

Ward 3 

• Stan Cameron – [email protected]
• Doug Maskell (incumbent) – [email protected]

Ward 4

• Cheryl Connors – [email protected]
• Pat Fortini – [email protected]
• Heather French – [email protected]
• Paul Parete – [email protected]

Ward 5 

• Anthony Caputo –  [email protected]
• Diana Mollicone – [email protected]
• John Muir – [email protected]

Ward 6

• Cosimo Napoli (incumbent) – [email protected]
• Carmela Palkowski – [email protected]

School Board Trustee – English Separate 

• Paula Dametto-Giovannozzi (acclaimed)

School Board Trustee – English Public

• Firdausi Homam – [email protected]
• Rosey Kaur – [email protected]
• Pamela McGugan – [email protected]
• Gagan Sandhu – [email protected]

School Board Trustee – French Separate

• Genevieve Grenier (acclaimed)

School Board Trustee – French Public

• Mahmad Neezam Chutoo – [email protected]
• Pierre Gregory

More information: Town of Caledon election site

Register to vote: registertovoteon.ca