Marianne Meed Ward
Candidate for Mayor of Burlington — Election day Monday, October 26, 2026
Marianne Meed Ward was first elected mayor of Burlington in 2018, after serving as a councillor and community advocate, and is seeking a third consecutive term in the 2026 municipal election.
Career & public-service timeline
2018
Mayor of Burlington
First elected mayor of Burlington in 2018, after serving as a councillor and community advocate.
2026
Seeking a third term
Contesting the Burlington mayoral election on October 26, 2026.
Stated campaign priorities
The following are stated campaign commitments made by the candidate. They are presented as campaign promises, not as completed municipal achievements.
Infrastructure investment
Emphasizes infrastructure investment.
Public safety and traffic
Focuses on public safety, traffic and transit improvements and reducing traffic congestion.
Residents' voices
Commits to resident engagement and ensuring residents' voices are heard in municipal decision-making and at other levels of government.
Affordability and costed budgets
Her published platform proposes costed budget options, affordability measures and improved congestion management.
Waterfront and green spaces
Protecting Burlington's waterfront and green spaces through responsible development.