Welcome Councillor George Minakakis to Milton Council 

George Minakakis has been elected as Ward 1 Town Councillor for the remainder of the current term.

Join us at Town Hall for a Declaration of Office ceremony to officially welcome Councillor Minakakis to Council. A light reception will follow the ceremony. 

Tuesday, Oct.14, 2025 
3:30 p.m. 
Council Chambers – 150 Mary St., Milton 

Why the Ward 1 seat is vacant

The Ward 1 Town Councillor seat is now vacant. Kristina Tesser Derksen, who held the position, was elected as the Member of Parliament for Milton East–Halton Hills South in the federal election.

Council's direction

At its meeting on Monday, May 26, Milton Council declared the Ward 1 Councillor seat vacant. Council has directed staff to begin the process of holding a by-election to fill the vacancy. This decision allows eligible voters in Ward 1 to elect a new representative for the remainder of the current term.

By-election key dates:

  • Candidate nominations opened Tuesday, June 24
  • Candidate nominations closed Friday, Aug. 22 at 2 p.m.
  • Advance voting will take place on Friday, Sept. 19 and Saturday, Sept. 20, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
    • Locations: Sherwood Community Centre and Nassagaweya Tennis Centre and Community Hall
  • Election day will be on Monday, Oct. 6, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
    • Locations: Sherwood Community Centre, Milton Sports Centre, Nassagaweya Community Centre, and Nassagaweya Tennis Centre and Community Hall