Mayor Jennifer Murphy nominated for 2027 Renfrew County Warden

PEMBROKE ON: Jennifer Murphy, acclaimed Mayor of the Township of Bonnechere Valley, has been nominated for the 2027 Warden’s seat.

The sole nomination will be presented to County Councillors on December 9, 2026, during the Inaugural Session of County Council, where the appointment to the Office of the Warden of the County of Renfrew for 2027 is expected to be affirmed.

Starting on November 15, 2026, municipalities across Renfrew County will begin the process of swearing elected and acclaimed members for their new terms of council. The County of Renfrew hosts its inaugural meeting on December 9, where the heads of municipal council or those appointed to sit on County Council, will take their oath of office for a County Seat.

A formal nomination process takes place annually for the Office of Warden, and any member of County Council is eligible after being nominated by two fellow council members. The successful councillor then fills the Office of Warden for a one-year term.  The Warden fulfils the role as head of Council. The nomination process closes no later than 12 p.m. on the second Friday of November (November 13, 2026) and if there is more than one nomination, an election is required to determine a Warden at the Inaugural session.

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Craig Kelley                           Chief Administrative Officer                           613-735-7288

Gwen Dombroski                   Manager of Legislative Services/Clerk          613-735-7288

Tina Peplinskie                      Media Relations Coordinator                         613-735-7288