Official results declared in Owen Sound River District board election
Owen Sound's River District BIA has declared official results of its 2026 board election. Eight candidates were elected for the 2026-2030 term. Council reviews the appointments Dec. 14.
By David Ellis · Published · 1 min read

The River District Business Improvement Area in Owen Sound has declared the official results of its 2026 River District Board of Management election.
The River District Election Manager said the following candidates have been elected for the 2026-2030 term:
- Laurie Boycott
- Andrew Brown
- Maegan Cookson
- Jillian Cooper
- Caitlin Currie
- Toni McGregor Callaghan
- Jennifer Smith
- Jennifer Taylor
Voting was conducted by paper ballot on Nov. 7 and Nov. 9, the city said. Twenty-two members, or 14.38 per cent of eligible members, cast a ballot.
All appointments to the board are subject to city council approval and will be reviewed at the council meeting on Dec. 14. Terms begin Dec. 15, according to the city.
The declaration of election results is also posted on the River District website. Questions can go to Staci Landry, River District Election Manager, at 519-376-4440 ext. 1235 or riverdistrictelection@owensound.ca.
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