Clarington Municipal Council

Clarington Municipal Council is the governing body of the municipality of Clarington, Ontario, since 1993. There are 7 members on council, including the Mayor and local councillors. The current municipal body was established in 1974 when the Village of Newcastle merged with the town of Bowmanville and the townships of Clarke and Darlington, to form the town of Newcastle. In 1993, the municipality was renamed Clarington. In 1982, terms went from 2, to 3 years in length. Beginning in 2006, terms went from 3 years, to the current 4.

Council meetings are open for the general public to attend.

1991 Special Ballot

In 1991, voters were asked if they wanted to keep the name Town of Newcastle. Residents voted in favour of a name change.

"Are you in favour of retaining the name Town of Newcastle?"<br> Decided on November 12, 1991

Members

Clarington

2022–⁠2026 Council<br> Current council, Elected on October 24, 2022

2018–⁠2022 Council<br> Elected on October 22, 2018

2014–⁠2018 Council<br>

Elected on October 27, 2014

2010–⁠2014 Council<br>

Elected on October 25, 2010

2006–⁠2010 Council<br> Elected on November 13, 2006

2003–⁠2006 Council<br> Elected on November 13, 2006

2000–⁠2003 Council<br>

Elected on November 13, 2000

1997–2000 Council<br> Elected on November 10, 1997

1994-1997 Council<br> Elected on November 14, 1994

Town of Newcastle

1991–1994 Council<br>

Elected on November 12, 1991

1988–⁠1991 Council<br> Elected on November 14, 1988

1985–⁠1988 Council<br> Elected on November 12, 1985

1982–⁠1985 Council<br>

Elected on November 8, 1982

1980–1982 Council<br> Elected on November 10, 1980

1978–⁠1980 Council<br> Elected on November 13, 1978

1976–⁠1978 Council<br> Elected on December 6, 1976

1974–⁠1976 Council<br> Appointed on January 3, 1974

Mayors

Clarington (1993⁠–present)

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