About the Initiative
About Centre Wellington Votes
Helping residents make informed decisions through transparent, unbiased election information for the 2026 Centre Wellington Municipal Election.
Why We Created This
One trusted place for local election information.
Centre Wellington Votes was created to help residents learn about every candidate, compare their ideas, and better understand the issues shaping Fergus, Elora, Salem, Belwood, and the wider Centre Wellington community.
During municipal elections, important information can be scattered across social media posts, campaign pages, newspaper articles, and public notices. This website brings that information together in one clear, accessible, non-partisan hub.
Our Mission
To help every Centre Wellington resident become a more informed voter.
Our Principles
Fair. Clear. Community-driven.
Equal Opportunity
Every eligible candidate receives the same opportunity to participate.
Same Questions
Candidates are asked the same core questions so residents can compare answers fairly.
Published in Full
Candidate responses are published exactly as submitted, with formatting only.
No Endorsements
Centre Wellington Votes does not endorse, oppose, rank, or score candidates.
Community Focused
This project is built for local residents who want clear, practical election information.
Transparency
Corrections and updates are handled openly so readers know when information changes.
Presented By
Fergus Elora Community News
Centre Wellington Votes is presented by Fergus Elora Community News, one of the largest local online communities in Centre Wellington.
The group connects residents through local news, community updates, events, business features, public discussion, and important civic information.
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“Our goal is not to tell residents who to vote for. Our goal is to ensure every resident has access to accurate, complete, and impartial information so they can make their own informed decision.”
Editorial Policy
What we do — and what we do not do.
We Do
- Invite every eligible candidate to participate.
- Publish responses in full.
- Clearly label response status.
- Update pages as information changes.
- Correct verified errors when identified.
We Do Not
- Endorse or oppose candidates.
- Rank, score, or declare winners.
- Edit candidate answers for opinion or tone.
- Accept payment for favourable coverage.
- Present opinion as election information.
Candidate Responses
How the process works.
Candidate Invited
Each candidate receives the same invitation to participate.
Questionnaire Sent
Candidates receive the same core questions.
Responses Received
Responses are reviewed for formatting and attribution.
Published in Full
Answers are added to candidate profiles and comparison pages.
Residents Compare
Voters can read, compare, and decide for themselves.
Corrections
Accuracy matters.
If you notice an error, missing candidate information, outdated links, or something that needs clarification, please contact us. Verified corrections will be updated as quickly as possible.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this project.
Who runs Centre Wellington Votes?
Centre Wellington Votes is presented by Fergus Elora Community News and led by John Mifsud.
Is this affiliated with the Township?
No. This is an independent community information project. Official election information should always be confirmed with the Township of Centre Wellington.
Is this affiliated with a political party or candidate?
No. This project is non-partisan and does not endorse, oppose, rank, or score candidates.
Can candidates update their answers?
Candidate updates may be accepted when clearly identified and handled consistently for all candidates.
Can residents submit questions?
Yes. Residents can submit suggested questions through the contact page or community question form.
Have a question, correction, or candidate submission?
Reach out to Centre Wellington Votes or join Fergus Elora Community News for ongoing local election discussion.