During tonight’s Belleville City Council meeting, Council was provided options to fill the vacant councillor seat, previously held by Tyler Allsopp. As outlined in the Oct. 15 report from Corporate Services, the options were to hold a by-election or appoint a person for the remainder of the term ending in November 2026.
The decision was made to appoint the seventh place finisher in Ward 1 in the 2022 municipal election, Margaret Seu, to the vacant seat with the condition that she confirms her interest in accepting the appointment, and that she meets the required qualifications as outlined in the 2022 Candidate’s Guide.
Pending confirmation, this would be the fifth appointment of a member of Belleville City Council since 2001. Details on a swearing-in ceremony will be provided when available.