Emerging 2026 Campaign Team

A neighbourhood team for Owen Sound

Owen Sound works best when every part of the city has someone close enough to listen, follow up, and serve with care. This team is being built around a simple idea: a city-wide mayor, seven neighbourhood councillors rooted in the communities they serve, and a culture of practical help at City Hall.

This page will be updated as more candidates confirm that they are willing to stand as part of the neighbourhood team.

Confirmed team

Thomas Arakal

Thomas Arakal, neighbourhood team councillor candidate for Owen Sound East

Region: East

Role: Councillor candidate

Thomas Arakal has agreed to stand as part of the neighbourhood team for Owen Sound East. His candidacy helps anchor the East side of the city in a model of local listening, practical follow-up, and service to neighbours.

Support Thomas in East

Village leaders and local helpers

Councillor candidates represent neighbourhoods at City Hall. Village leaders help build practical care within the neighbourhood itself.

Village leaders can be nearby points of contact who listen to residents, notice local concerns, connect people with the right next step, and help neighbours participate in caring for their own area.

James OS Auditing

James OS Auditing, potential village leader for Owen Sound Central

Region: Owen Sound Central

Role: Potential village leader

Status: In conversation

James OS Auditing has agreed to be considered as a village leader for Owen Sound Central, helping anchor the Local Help model in the centre of the city.

Jasmine Schnarr

Jasmine Schnarr, potential councillor candidate or village leader for Owen Sound Central

Region: Owen Sound Central

Role: Potential councillor candidate or village leader

Status: In conversation

Jasmine Schnarr has met again with the campaign and is considering how she may be called to serve Owen Sound Central, either as a councillor candidate or as a village leader.

Neighbourhood councillor seats still being invited

The goal is one councillor candidate for each neighbourhood, so residents have someone nearby who understands local streets, local concerns, and local opportunities for care.

North West

Invitation in progress

This neighbourhood seat is still being filled. The goal is to find a candidate rooted in the area who is willing to listen, serve, and help residents navigate City Hall with care.

Apply for North West

North East

Invitation in progress

This neighbourhood seat is still being filled. The goal is to find a candidate rooted in the area who is willing to listen, serve, and help residents navigate City Hall with care.

Apply for North East

West

Invitation in progress

This neighbourhood seat is still being filled. The goal is to find a candidate rooted in the area who is willing to listen, serve, and help residents navigate City Hall with care.

Apply for West

Centre

Invitation in progress

This neighbourhood seat is still being filled. The goal is to find a candidate rooted in the area who is willing to listen, serve, and help residents navigate City Hall with care.

Apply for Centre

South East

Invitation in progress

This neighbourhood seat is still being filled. The goal is to find a candidate rooted in the area who is willing to listen, serve, and help residents navigate City Hall with care.

Apply for South East

South West

Invitation in progress

This neighbourhood seat is still being filled. The goal is to find a candidate rooted in the area who is willing to listen, serve, and help residents navigate City Hall with care.

Apply for South West

Help build the neighbourhood team

If you feel called to serve your neighbourhood, suggest a local candidate, help with outreach, or support the emerging team, the campaign would like to hear from you.