Chatham-Kent · Mayor · 2026
Experienceto buildwhat comes next.
Practical leadership for the challenges people face today—and the opportunities ahead.
Why now
Chatham-Kent needs experience—without old thinking.
The next mayor must understand today's pressure on households, businesses and communities while building a municipality ready for the next decade. Randy Hope brings twelve years of mayoral experience, a record of working across governments and a clear-eyed focus on what comes next.
Three priorities. One standard.
A plan people can hold to account.
Clear choices, practical partnerships and visible progress across the whole municipality.
Build opportunity
A municipality should create the conditions for people and businesses to build their future here.
Read the priorityBalance compassion and safety
Compassion and accountability are not opposites. Chatham-Kent needs both.
Read the priorityInvest in every community
Growth and municipal attention cannot stop at the edge of Chatham.
Read the priorityThe governing standard
Show the plan. Report the progress. Own the results.
Open. Transparent.
Every priority should come with a clear public case, measurable milestones and honest reporting when circumstances change.
One municipality. Every community.
Experience, put to work
Leadership that knows how government functions.
Labour, provincial government, municipal leadership and business experience give Randy a practical understanding of how to build partnerships, navigate decisions and move an idea toward a result.
Explore the experienceIt's your community
What do you see as your priorities for Chatham-Kent over the next 4 years?
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