The new Council for the Township of Rideau Lakes will be sworn in at the inaugural meeting to be held on Monday, November 16th at 11a.m. at the Newboro Community Hall located at 15 Drummond Street in the village of Newboro.
The new Council will serve under the leadership of incoming Mayor, John Fenik, for the 2026-2030 term. Returning Councillors include Dustin Bulloch; joined by newly elected Councillors Bob Lavoie, Brian Preston, Barb Shea, Kate Ferguson, John McCormack, Jordan De Long and David Wickenden.
Members of the public are invited to attend the ceremony, which will include the administration of the Oath of Office to all members of Council, followed by the Mayor’s inaugural address. Some initial business of Council will be conducted, including the appointment of the Deputy Mayor on a six-month rotational basis, the appointments of Councillors to the Township’s various Boards and Committees, and the appointment of an alternate member to the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville Council in the Mayor’s absence.
“I am excited that Rideau Lakes Township Council will be sworn in at the historic Newboro Community Hall in the beautiful community of Newboro.” remarked John Fenik, Mayor-Elect.
The work of the new Council will get underway quickly, with major decisions on key files expected over their November and December meetings. Setting the 2027 budget will also be an early item on their docket.
