Pat Chiocchio elected as Welland’s next mayor

Pat Chiocchio has been elected as the City of Welland’s next mayor following the 2026 municipal and school board election held on Monday, October 26. Voter turnout reached 31 per cent, with residents casting their ballots to choose their representatives for the next four years.

Chiocchio will lead a 13-member Council, including 12 ward councillors elected across the City’s six wards.

The following candidates were elected to Welland City Council:

• Ward 1: Jessica LaHay and Adam Moote
• Ward 2: Nick Albano and Aldo Parrotta
• Ward 3: John Chiocchio and Sharmila Setaram
• Ward 4: David Alexander and Bryan Green
• Ward 5: Aaron Albano and Claudette Richard
• Ward 6: Bonnie Fokkens and Jim Larouche

“Congratulations to Pat Chiocchio and all members of the newly elected Council,” said Mayor Frank Campion. “Serving this community is both a privilege and a responsibility, and I wish each of you every success during your four-year term.”

Voters also elected four school board trustees:

• English public school board: Sue Barnett
• English separate school board: Paul Turner
• French public school board: Amanda Leduc
• French separate school board: Jean Max Philome

“Municipal elections give residents an important opportunity to help shape the future of their community,” said Tara Stephens, director of legislative services and city clerk. “Thank you to everyone who participated, whether through advance voting or on election day, and to those who helped make the voting process possible.”

The election results have been certified by the City Clerk. The newly elected mayor and councillors will officially begin their term on November 15, with the inaugural meeting of Council taking place on Monday, November 16.

Residents can view the complete election results, including vote totals for all candidates, on the City’s website.

For media inquiries, please contact:
Paul Orlando
Communications Specialist
905-735-1700 x2133
paul.orlando@welland.ca