Mike Jubb Re-Elected As Brock Mayor In Landslide Victory

DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard

BROCK: Mike Jubb will return to the mayor’s chair in Brock Township for another four-year term after securing an overwhelming mandate in the 2026 municipal election.

Early results showed he had been re-elected with approximately 89 percent of the vote, capping a voting period that ran from October 17th to 26th and saw 4,487 voters cast ballots, representing 40.5 percent of eligible voters.

An elated Mayor Jubb thanked residents for their support shortly after the results were released on Monday, October 26th.

“Well Brock, all I can say is wow! Thank you so much for the overwhelming mandate in electing me as your Mayor,” he said. “I am grateful for the trust you have put in me to lead our amazing municipality.”

Mr. Jubb also congratulated his mayoral opponent, Brenda Thyne, for entering the race, along with the other candidates who put their names forward.

“To all other candidates, you all should be very proud for running in a challenging election,” he said.

Looking ahead to the 2026-2030 term, Mayor Jubb said he plans to meet individually with each member of the incoming council to discuss their priorities for the municipality’s 2027 budget and the term ahead.

“In the coming days, I will be meeting with every member of the new council, one-on-one to understand what their main priorities are for the 2027 budget, and for the term,” he said.

Mayor Jubb added, residents can expect the same approach to leadership which they saw during the campaign.

“I didn’t change during the election period. What you see is what you get. This will not change,” he said.

“Thanks again! I love this community and promise to continue the work we have in front of us for the next term of council.”

Joining Mayor Jubb around the council table for the 2026-2030 term will be Peter Frank, elected regional councillor in a victory over incumbent Cria Pettingill, along with five ward councillors: Claire Doble in Ward 1, Diana Vessel in Ward 2, Mike Samis in Ward 3, Sally Morgan in Ward 4, and Ted Smith, returning to council as the Ward 5 representative.

The election also determined Brock’s representatives on the public school board, with two trustee positions included in the municipal vote.

Residents had three ways to cast their ballots: online, by telephone or through a Ballot-on-Demand option requested at a Voting Assistance Centre. Assistance centres were available throughout the voting period in Beaverton, Cannington, and Sunderland.

The newly elected council will serve a four-year term, beginning the next chapter of municipal leadership with Mike Jubb returning as mayor and a new council preparing to set priorities for Brock Township’s future.