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Voting for the 2026 Municipality of Brighton Municipal Election is NOW OPEN!
Visit our online voting platform to cast your vote here: https://brighton.simplyvoting.com/.
Enter the PIN on your Voter Information Letter (VIL) and your Date of Birth to access your ballot. VILs were sent to voters in the mail in early October.
The voting period runs form October 19 at 10:00 a.m. to October 26 (Election Day) at 8:00 p.m.
Need assistance? The Clerks Department is available by email at clerks@brighton.ca, by phone at 613 475 0670 ext. 209 and in-person at our Election Help Centres (click here for details).
Applications for the Community Grants in Aid Program Open Until October 31, 2026
Do you have a program, event, or project that benefits Brighton residents? The Municipality of Brighton’s Community Grants in Aid Program provides funding to support the important work of local not-for-profit organizations and community groups.
Applications close October 31, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. Please note that the application deadline is extended this year to accommodate the 2026 Election period.
Advance voting for the 2026 Municipal Election is now open and will remain open until 8:00 p.m. on Election Day, Monday, October 26. Learn more.
Terry Fox Drive will be temporarily closed to traffic from Elizabeth Street to Dundas Street on Thursday, May 28 from 5:00 p.m. until 6:30 a.m. on Friday, May 29 for the repainting of the Pride Crosswalk.
This meeting will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, in person at the Brighton Public Library at 35 Alice St.
A Special Council Meeting has been scheduled for Members of Council to attend the Brighton Economic Development Familiarization Tour Schedule.
The Environmental Sustainability Advisory Committeemeeting will be held at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, in person at the Brighton Municipal Office.
Interested in running for Council? Learn more about becoming a candidate by visiting the Elections booth at community events throughout the summer.
The Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Committee meeting will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, May 25, 2026, in person at the Brighton Municipal Office.
The Municipality of Brighton and its partnering municipalities (the Town of Cobourg, Port Hope, Trent Hills, the Townships of Alnwick/Haldimand, Cramahe, and Township of Hamilton) are seeking seven members for the Joint Compliance Audit Committee (JCAC).
The meeting will be held at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, in person at the Brighton Municipal Office.
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