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Advance Poll Update from Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026
Advance Poll Voter Turnout – 85 of 855 voters or 9.94% voted between 4-7 p.m on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026. This is more than double the 4.6% turnout (40 voters) at the advance poll in 2022!
Thanks to all who took advantage of the beautiful afternoon to drop by the Milton Community Hall to vote. Your last chance to cast a ballot for up to six Councillors is between 9a.m. and 7 p.m. on Monday, November 2. Remember to bring I.D.
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Candidates were given the opportunity to submit a short submission to be publicized by the municipality to introduce them to voters. These are published as submitted, except some separate paragraphs were combined to to meet space allotments.
VOTING takes place on Thurs. Oct. 29 from 4 p.m. -7 p.m. and Mon. Nov. 2 from 9 a.m. -7 p.m at the Milton Community Hall. Bring ID!
Voters can vote for up to six candidates for the position of Councillor for the Rural Municipality of Miltonvale Park.
Candidates for the six (6) Councillor positions, in alphabetical order:
Leo Doucette
A Little about Me: We moved to this beautiful community in 2020, and I was elected to municipal council in 2022. It has been a privilege to serve, listen to residents, and work on the issues that matter to our community. I am seeking re-election so I can continue contributing my time, experience, and commitment to the community I am proud to call home.
Experience That Matters – Municipal Councillor since 2022 — bringing first-hand experience and a strong commitment to serving residents. – Planning Board member since 2023 — taking part in planning decisions that shape our community. – EMO Board member — supporting emergency preparedness and community safety.
On Election Day, I ask for your vote and the opportunity to continue serving as your Councillor..
Andrew Frizzell
Andrew Frizzell is a hard-working father of three and proud grandfather of five who has called Miltonvale home for many years. Through running a successful business for 35 years, he has built strong connections with people in the community and understands the value of hard work, listening, and treating everyone with respect. Andrew is passionate about Miltonvale and is running for councillor because he cares about the community and the people who call it home. He enjoys stopping to talk with people at local businesses, hearing their ideas, and learning about the issues that matter to them. Andrew believes strong communities grow when people feel heard and involved. He welcomes the opportunity to meet and talk with you. Feel free to stop by the shop or call Andrew at 902-629-5738.
Spencer MacDonald
I have been proud to call Miltonvale Park home since 2017. Since 2018, I have had the privilege of serving on Town Council. As a small business owner right here in the community, I understand the importance of hard work, practical thinking, and building strong relationships. My experience has taught me the value of listening to people, understanding their needs, and finding solutions that work in the real world. I want to see Miltonvale Park continue to be a community where people feel connected, valued, and proud to belong. I am committed to serving our municipality with an open mind, a willingness to listen, and a practical approach to the challenges and opportunities ahead. I believe the best results come when we work together, communicate openly, and keep our community’s best interests at heart.
Heather Neill
Hello my name is Heather Neill.
I am a wife , a mother, and a grandmother and a small business owner . I ran for council because I believe in fairness , honesty ,trust , and integrity and I believe every business should be treated equally and fairly . Every resident deserves to be heard and treated with respect. I’ll listen to everyone’s concerns , and bring them forward to council for the right reasons , and I strongly support all businesses through out this community . That is why I ran for Change .
Thank you
Heather Neill
Jeannie Newman
Hello, my name is Jeannie Newman, and I’m running for councillor in Miltonvale Park. This year marks 20 years living in the community, and my family has deep roots here. I work in accounts payable at COWS, where financial responsibility and attention to detail matter. With my son now in college, I have more time to dedicate to the community I call home. I believe local government should be approachable, transparent, and accountable to residents. Good decisions start with listening, understanding different perspectives, and considering the impact on the community. As a councillor, I would take residents’ concerns seriously, make responsible decisions about public spending, and welcome fresh ideas. I want to help keep Miltonvale Park a great place to live, work, and raise a family for years to come. jeannieformiltonvalepark@gmail.com
Hal Parker
To Miltonvale Park voters:
It is my hope that you will support me in my run to be a Councillor for the next four years. My past terms as Councillor and/or Mayor has spanned 17 years. Stepping aside as Mayor to let Jamie Taylor serve as community leader is important in giving a new perspective. My choosing to run and hopefully be elected as Councillor will help give the new Council as lengthy a memory as possible. I feel this is important to avoid repeating past mistakes or leaving holes in future bylaws. Miltonvale has made good progress during my time. We have gained high speed internet, water and sewer in Sleepy Hollow, decommissioned two lagoons and moved the Council office back into the community at the Milton Community Hall. Hoping for your support, I remain.
Yours,
Hal Parker
Paul Poole
I was raised and have lived in Miltonvale Park for just over sixty years. I am just completing my second term as a councillor, where most recently I filled the roles planning board chair, EMO Coordinator, and deputy mayor. I am seeking re-election, and would apply the experience I have gain in municipal politics over the past eight year. In 2026, I retired from the logistics position I had been in for the past thirty-nine years. I enjoy travelling, and exploring new places, whether on a motorcycle, in a car or on a cruise ship. I am the guy my friends call for vehicle, home, and technical advice, and my wife Carolyn will attest that I leave at a moment’s notice to lend a hand. I would urge all eligible Miltonvale Park residents to vote in the 2026 Municipal election. My personal email address is plp@eastlink.ca
Rose Ramsay
Rose has lived in Milton Station with her husband for 17 years she has two daughters Caitlyn and Lindsay. Rose has retired from the Retail Industry and Fashion Industry. Rose’s love of poetry has produced one book of poems, has won several awards for her poems in Canada and the United States. Rose became interested in politics at a young age while her mother was involved. So 4 years ago the chance came to offer for Council and has grown into a new Journey. Rose spends most of her spare time volunteering at the Milton Community Hall. Rose can be reached at ramsayrosemarie05@gmail.com and personal phone number 1-902 -393 -1541.
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Message from the Incoming Mayor -Jamie Taylor (acclaimed)
It has been an honour to represent the residents of Miltonvale Park on council as part of a team that worked hard to facilitate growth, collaborate with neighbours, mould plans for the future and protect our rural identity. I look forward to continuing to do the same as your next mayor. When many municipalities struggle to have names on ballots, Miltonvale Park is very fortunate to have eight civic-minded people who care about our neighbourhoods and are willing to work hard to ensure we continue to be a strong and welcoming municipality offering for council. My sincerest thanks to each candidate.
It would be unreasonably optimistic to think we are always going to agree completely on matters, and that is ok. It doesn’t mean that one party is wrong and the other is right, it just means that we need to find a way to keep the conversation going and together work harder to do what is best for Miltonvale Park.
Let your voice be heard. Cast a ballot and form a strong council that represents your goals, values, and vision for Miltonvale Park. jamieformiltonvalepark@gmail.comRURAL MUNICIPALITY OF MILTONVALE PARK
Notice of Election Information
PURSUANT TO THE MUNICIPAL ELECTION REGULATIONS
Notice
Public notice is hereby given to the electors of the Rural Municipality of Miltonvale Park that a Municipal Election will be held on Monday, November 2, 2026, to elect Six (6) Councillors for the Rural Municipality of Miltonvale Park.
An advance poll will be held Thursday, October 29, between the hours of 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. at the Milton Community Hall at 7 New Glasgow Road-Rte. 224, North Milton.
Voting will occur on Monday, November 2 from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Milton Community Hall at 7 New Glasgow Road-Rte. 224, North Milton.
Electors must bring identification (ID) or documents with their name and address. Electors can bring one piece of government ID with their name and address OR two pieces of ID or documents with their name on both and address on at least one.
Electors that cannot prove their current address can bring two pieces of ID with their name and sign a declaration at the poll.
The Municipal Election Officer, Shari MacDonald, can be contacted at admin@miltonvalepark.com or 902-368-3090.
For more information about municipal elections, visit www.peimunicipalelections.ca
MAYOR –ACCLAIMED
TAYLOR, Jamie
COUNCILLOR -Six positions (in alphabetical order)
DOUCETTE, Leo
FRIZZELL, Andrew
MACDONALD, Spencer
NEILL, Heather
NEWMAN, Jeannie
PARKER, Hal
POOLE, Paul
RAMSAY, Rose
Congratulations to Jamie Taylor, and best of luck to those who have put their names forward as candidates!
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NOTICE TO ELECTORS FOR COUNCIL NOMINATIONS
PURSUANT TO SECTION 42 OF THE MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT ACT, AND SUBSECTION 25(1) OF THE MUNICIPAL ELECTION REGULATIONS
Public notice is hereby given to the electors of the Rural Municipality of Miltonvale Park that a Municipal Election will be held on November 2, 2026, to elect the Mayor and six Councillors for Miltonvale Park for the term of office terminating on the 6th day of December 2030.
The nomination period for the council positions noted above opens on Wednesday, October 7, and closes at 2:00 p.m. on Nomination Day, Friday, October 16, 2026.
Nominations can be received at the election office, at Milton Community Hall, 7 New Glasgow Rd. Rte. 224, North Milton by the Municipal Electoral Officer (MEO) or Returning Officer at the following times, during Municipal Office Hours, on or after October 7.
- Mondays 10-5 (Closed Thanksgiving)
- Tuesdays 1-6:30
- Wednesdays 9-5
- Fridays 10 a.m. -12 p.m., except Friday, October 16, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Candidates are responsible for confirming their eligibility to be nominated prior to submitting their nomination form.
For voters, the deadline for correcting elector information shall be no later than 11:59 a.m. on Tuesday, October 20, 2026.
For more information, contact the Municipal Electoral Officer – MEO Shari MacDonald at 902-368-3090 or admin@miltonvalepark.com.
For more information about municipal elections www.peimunicipalelections.ca.
Miltonvale Park has an Elections Bylaw, which outlines information about the election. The Province has a webpage with a lot of information about municipal elections, and a page specifically for candidates.
The nomination papers can be picked up at the Elections Office at the Milton Community Hall, 7 New Glasgow Road, Rte 224 North Milton, during office hours or can be found online. There is no fee to file nomination papers in Miltonvale Park.
Please be aware that every candidate must file a Candidate Contributions Election Expenses Form within two months of the election, whether they are elected or not. These forms are also available online or at the Elections Office.
What does a Mayor or Councillor get paid in Miltonvale Park?
The municipality recently passed a new Remuneration Bylaw.
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Notes for Potential Candidates in the Rural Municipality of Miltonvale Park
Thank you for considering putting your name forward for the Council of the Rural Municipality of Miltonvale Park.
The deadline for the nomination papers to be received at the Elections Office at the Milton Community Hall is Friday, October 16 at 2 p.m. Nomination papers must be received directly by one of the election officials the Municipal Electoral Officer, Shari MacDonald, Deputy MEO Lindsey Rhynes, or the Returning Officer Claire Matheson, at the Hall.
You can run for municipal office if you:
- Are a Canadian citizen
- Are at least 18 years of age or older
- Have been ordinarily a resident in the municipality for a period of at least six months before the election (Nov. 2, 2026)
If an election is required, the Advance Poll will be scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 29 from 4-7 p.m. and the Election will take place from 9 a.m. -7 p.m. on Monday, November 2. If six nominations for councillors, and one for mayor are not received by Oct. 16 at 2 p.m., the nomination period will be extended for a week, for the applicable category. If exactly six nominations are received for councillors and one for mayor, the positions would be filled by acclamation.
General information for municipal candidates can be found on the province’s website https://peimunicipalelections.ca. Please pay special note to this section – https://peimunicipalelections.ca/Candidates The complete handbook for elections is also available on this website.
Current councillors are reminded to use their personal emails (rather than Council emails) in campaigning.
The municipal Elections Bylaw is located on the municipal website, (miltonvalepark.com) under Bylaws and on the special Elections 2026 page, under the Municipal pages of the website.
Key things to be aware of are:
Eligible voters must be Canadian citizens, 18 or older, have lived in PEI for at least 6 months before November 2, 2026, and ordinarily a resident in the municipality on November 2, 2026.
Candidates may appoint an agent to act on their behalf. There is a form to fill out. There is also a form for withdrawing, and for reporting campaign contributions and expenses. All candidates must complete the campaign contributions and expense form and return to the MEO/CAO within two months of the election. The municipal Elections Bylaw notes limits for donations and spending. Forms are available at the Council office or online https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/information/housing-and-communities/municipal-election-documents
Candidates are entitled to receive a copy of the voters’ list (paper copy), which is in preliminary form until October 20, and then an official voters’ list will be available on October 21 from Returning Officer Claire Matheson. Please let me know if you would like to have a copy of either list, so they can be printed. A “Receipt of Sensitive Information” form must be signed when you pick up a copy. The lists must be returned to the Council Office after the election and can only be used for election purposes. The zoning map is on the municipal website and can be useful if you plan to do any in-person campaigning to determine the municipal boundaries.
Candidates should ensure their names appear on the Voters’ list. The office gets the list from Elections PEI, and voters have until 11:59 am on Tuesday, Oct. 20 to be added to the list by the municipal elections staff. People can also be added to the list on the voting days, if they have appropriate ID.
Electors must bring identification (ID) or documents with their name and address to the polls. Electors can bring one piece of government ID with their name and address OR two pieces of ID or documents with their name on both and address on at least one. Electors that can not prove their current address can bring two pieces of ID with their name and sign a declaration at the poll. More detailed information will be on miltonvalepark.com and at the election office and publicized before the voting days, but please remind residents that acceptable ID is needed when they come to vote. A voter can vote for up to six candidates for councillor at the polls and one mayor.
Candidates are required to submit a record of campaign expenses and any donations they may receive throughout the campaign. Candidates may not accept anonymous donations.
Candidates and their authorized agents (one per candidate) are permitted to be observers at the polls when they are open, and for the counting of the ballots.
The Elections Office Hours at the Milton Community Hall are Mondays, 10-5 (except closed on Thanksgiving) Tuesdays 1-6:30, Wednesdays 9-5 and Fridays 10-12, except it will be open 9-2 for October 16 (and the 23rd, if an extension to the nomination period is needed), at the Milton Community Hall. The office can be reached at 902-368-3090 or admin@miltonvalepark.com.
Looking ahead, the new Council will take office on December 7, 2026. The Federation of PEI Municipalities, FPEIM will host an orientation session and webinar series for all new and returning mayors, councillors, and CAOs. The in-person session is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 21, 9 am-4 pm, at the Murchison Centre in Charlottetown. The day will include lessons in leadership, emerging trends, and the council-CAO relationship, plus the chance to hear from Housing and Communities Minister Kent Dollar. Find the current agenda here. Registration will open after the election. There are a few short videos that may be helpful to understand the Councillor role.
Please feel free to contact the office with any questions you may have.
All the best,
Shari MacDonald
CAO/MEO
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Information from the 2022 Election:
Report of Donations and Expenses – November 7, 2022 Election
| CANDIDATE | DONATIONS RECEIVED | CAMPAIGN EXPENSES REPORTED |
|---|---|---|
| PARKER, Hal | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CURTIS, Sheila | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| DOUCETTE, Joseph “Leo” | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| FRIZZELL, Andrew | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| MACDONALD, Spencer | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| MACDONALD-VAIL, Denise | No report received | |
| POOLE, Paul | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| RAMSAY, Rosemarie | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TAYLOR, Jamie | $0.00 | $0.00 |
2022 INFORMATION
- Rural Municipality of Miltonvale Park Official List of Nominated Candidates:
- Mayor
- PARKER, Harold (Hal) re-elected by acclamation
- Councillor
- CURTIS, Sheila
- DOUCETTE, Joseph “Leo”
- FRIZZELL, Andrew
- MACDONALD, Spencer
- MACDONALD-VAIL, Denise
- POOLE, Paul
- RAMSAY, Rosemarie
- TAYLOR, Jamie
- An election will take place for SIX Council positions at Milton Community Hall.
Election Poll –Monday, Nov. 7th from 9 a.m.- 7 p.m.
Advance Poll – Saturday, Nov. 5th from 9 a.m. -1 p.m.
Notice of Election:
- Notice of Nomination
- Election Bylaw #2022-07
- Nomination Form for Mayor or Councillor – Miltonvale Park (.docx) or .PDF version
2018 INFORMATION (ARCHIVED)
- Acceptable ID
- Appointment of Agent
- Candidate Withdrawal Form (after close of nominations)
- Election – Notice of Nomination
- Election Bylaw 2018
- Elections Report to Council 2018
- Nomination Form – FIVE nominators
- Notice of Election Information
- Official List of Nominated Candidates 2018
- Official Results 2018 Election