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Check your voter information before Election Day on Monday, October 26, 2026.
October 26, 2026
Your Springwater. Your Vote.
Candidate information for the 2026 Municipal and School Board Elections is provided below, including contact information, biographies, website and social media links supplied by each candidate. The Township of Springwater does not endorse any candidate. Candidate information is posted for public information only.
Candidates for Mayor
Email: george@electgeorgecabral.ca
Phone: 705-322-0276
George Cabral is the current Deputy Mayor of Springwater Township and has lived in the community for nearly four decades. He brings 33 years of experience in policing and eight years on Council. George serves on the OPP Detachment Board and participates in County Council. He also supports Boots on the Ground peer support. George and his partner Michelle raised their two children in Springwater.
Email: coughlinforspringwater@gmail.com
Phone: 705-321-9272
Jennifer Coughlin is seeking re-election as Mayor of Springwater for the community she calls home. She has 12 years of experience on municipal Council. Former Ward Councillor and Deputy Mayor, Jennifer was elected Mayor in 2022 and Deputy Warden of Simcoe County. She is a mom, educator, and small-business owner.
Candidates for Deputy Mayor
Email: liz@electlizgrummett.ca
Phone: 705-716-7600
Liz (Knuff) Grummett was born and raised in Elmvale and is a candidate for Deputy Mayor of Springwater Township. She and her husband, Scott, raised their family here. Liz has volunteered throughout Springwater and served on the County of Simcoe Accessibility Advisory Committee and Springwater Public Library Board. Liz has decades of experience in community service and mental health, and as a School Board Trustee.
Email: anitamoorefordeputymayor@gmail.com
Phone: 705-725-1347
Anita Moore is a 2026 candidate for Springwater Deputy Mayor. A Grenfel resident for 30 years, she and Mike raised three sons and now enjoy three granddaughters. An RN, BScN, with nearly 30 years’ experience, Anita oversees palliative home care. She served eight years as Ward 4 Councillor, prior four years on the Committee of Adjustment, chairs the Professional Health Services Complex Ad Hoc Committee, and served two terms on the Hospice Simcoe Board, including as past Chair of the Governance Committee.
Ward 1 Candidates
Dave Barnett is running for Ward 1 Councillor.
Phone: 705-245-2141
Email: matt@electmattgarwood.ca
Phone: 705-717-1707
Councillor Matt Garwood was born and raised on his family’s farm in Springwater Township and is proud to call Ward 1 home. Matt is an active community volunteer, Georgian College System Administrator, and Ward 1 Councillor since 2022. He lives in Elmvale with his wife, Danielle, and their three children.
Email: springforspringwater@gmail.com
Phone: 705-790-3336
John Spring is running for Councillor in Ward 1. He and Janet live and raised their family in Springwater Township. John is a proud farmer and has held leadership positions in agricultural organizations, including the Simcoe County Holstein Club, and has been a member of the Ontario Federation of Agriculture for decades. John ran a multi-generational farm business for most of his life. He has participated in municipal politics for years.
Ward 2 Candidates
Email: daniellealexanderward2@gmail.com
Phone: 705-333-3116
Danielle Alexander is the current Ward 2 Councillor and has called Phelpston home for more than 20 years, where she and her husband raised their two children. She holds a Business Administration degree from Simon Fraser University and works in healthcare. Her community involvement includes more than 15 years with the Phelpston Community Recreation Association, including six years as Chair; serving on the Hillsdale Community Recreation Association; and serving as Chair of the Severn Sound Environmental Association.
Email: gregoryndavidson@icloud.com
Phone: 705-816-6078
Greg is a proud partner, father, community leader, and teacher and coach at Elmvale District High School (EDHS) for more than 20 years. He has served on the Springwater and Rural Voices for Education Committee and has facilitated Canadian cultural exchange experiences for 120 youth. Greg is also the President of the Maple Syrup Festival.
Ward 3 Candidates
Email: halemahon@gmail.com
Phone: 705-816-3697
Hale Mahon is a lifelong local running for Ward 3 Councillor. He is Chair of the Midhurst Community Recreation Association and the Cultural & Heritage Advisory Committee, a Board Member at Wiidookdaadiwin Lookout, and a regular attendee at Council meetings. His career is in public policy, helping create, improve, and navigate policy and programs for government and other organizations. He holds a Bachelor of Public Administration and is completing a Master of Public Policy, Administration & Law.
Email: wmchapman4ward3@telizon.ca
Phone: 705-725-6517
Wanda is running for Ward 3 Councillor, a position she held from 2018 to 2022. Wanda works as an Account Manager and has 26 years of experience in the telecommunications industry. Wanda and her family live in Minesing. She is a lifelong volunteer who has organized and run events throughout the Township, including Mini-Fest, the Labour Day Ball Tournament, and the Christmas Tree Lighting. Wanda also chairs the Committee of Adjustment and serves on the Agricultural Advisory Committee.
Ward 4 Candidates
Email: alex@alexsaldana.ca
Phone: 705-999-9573
Alex Saldana is a candidate for Ward 4 Councillor in the 2026 municipal election. He lives in Midhurst Valley and has a background in civil engineering technology and municipal roads operation. Alex’s experience includes working as a Roads Technologist with the Town of Aurora and serving as President of the York Region Roads Supervisors Association. He has also been involved with the 102 Barrie Silver Fox Squadron of the Royal Canadian Air Cadets as a volunteer.
Email: christineespellman@gmail.com
Phone: 705-990-3500
Christine Spellman is a candidate for Ward 4 in the 2026 Springwater municipal election. She lives in Stonemanor and has a background in banking and small-business ownership. Christine’s experience includes 10 years with TD Commercial Banking, 20 years as owner of Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory stores, and volunteer service with the Red Cross, McMaster University Hospital Palliative Care Unit, and the Barrie Trojans Swim Club Board and Swim Meet Management.
Ward 5 Candidates
Email: mikecforward5@gmail.com
Phone: 705-990-2327
Mike Campbell is a candidate for Ward 5 Councillor in the 2026 municipal election. He has lived in Springwater for 25 years and is currently employed as an Outside Sales Associate at BMR Elmvale. Mike has hands-on experience in operations, logistics, customer service, business, and problem-solving, as well as volunteer and board experience. He is a current member and Past President of Barrie-Kempenfelt Rotary and was previously involved with Easter Seals, U16 AAA Hockey, and Big Brothers Big Sisters.
Email: phil4ward5@gmail.com
Phone: 705-984-1982
Phil Fisher is the current Ward 5 Councillor. He has lived in and raised his family in Midhurst for the past 15 years. He holds a business degree from Northwood University. He currently serves on the OPP Services Board and the Agricultural Advisory Committee, and volunteers with the Midhurst Community Recreation Association.
Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board (English Seperate)
Email: shawngcooper@gmail.com
Phone: 705-888-7887
Shawn Cooper has been acclaimed as the Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board Trustee.
Simcoe County District School Board (English Public)
Email: suellenfortrustee@gmail.com
Phone: 705-796-7170
For more than 20 years, SuEllen has proudly called Springwater home. It is where she and her husband chose to raise their family, and where their children attended Minesing Central Public School and Barrie North Collegiate. SuEllen brings extensive experience in social services and education.
Email: trustee.tkachyk@gmail.com
Phone: 647-515-5321
Tyler Tkachyk is a proud father of two and a resident of Elmvale. Community service has always been at the heart of his work. He is the founder of a non-profit foundation dedicated to supporting local schools, organizations, and initiatives that strengthen communities and improve the lives of those around them. Tyler also remains actively involved in local events, the Business Improvement Association, and numerous volunteer initiatives.
Conseil scolaire catholique MonAvenir (French Seperate)
Email: donaldjblais@bell.net
Phone: 416-688-4009
Donald Blais is running for Conseil scolaire catholique MonAvenir in the 2026 Municipal and School Board Election
Email: WNIBL@yahoo.com
Phone: 416-779-4241
Innocent Legrand is running for Conseil scolaire catholique MonAvenir in the 2026 Municipal and School Board Election
Conseil scolaire Viamonde (French Public)
Email: allo@rachaelgolem.ca
Phone: 647-884-3044
Rachael Golem is running for Viamonde School Trustee (Dufferin, Simcoe, Grey, and Bruce) in 2026. Living in Orangeville, she has nearly 20 years of legal experience, beginning her business-law career in Montreal before returning to Ontario. Rachael is a mother of three and a former school council president.
Email: ericrlapointe@yahoo.com
Phone: 705-241-8909
Eric Lapointe is running for Conseil scolaire Viamonde Trustee in the 2026 Municipal and School Board Election.
Candidate biographies, contact information, website and social media links are provided by the candidates. The Township of Springwater does not endorse or support any candidate. External website and social media accounts are not maintained by the Township.
