Marcel Montpellier Ward 3 · Greater Sudbury
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Councillor Campaign · 2026 Municipal Election

Change is needed
in Ward 3.

For every corner of Ward 3.

Marcel Montpellier is running for Ward 3 Councillor because the everyday things that affect your block — the roads, the taxes, the parks — deserve a council seat that answers its phone.

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Marcel Montpellier
About Marcel

A neighbour first, a candidate second.

Marcel Montpellier was born and raised in Chelmsford, and he's called Ward 3 home his entire life. He grew up immersed in the area's close-knit francophone community, and that same sense of belonging — knowing your neighbours, looking out for one another — is what makes Ward 3 feel like home today. Marcel is a husband, and a proud father and grandfather; his daughter, Dr. Renée-Anne Montpellier, lives and works right here in Greater Sudbury. When he's not working or volunteering, you'll find him fishing, golfing, curling, or out at the rink for hockey and baseball.

“I'm running to make a change in our community — change is needed.”

LifelongWard 3 Resident
ChelmsfordBorn & Raised
1Council seat, fully local

Decades of governance, business, and community experience — see the full picture below.

Experience & Leadership

Decades of governance, business, and community service.

Marcel's experience spans the school board, the boardroom, and the ball diamond — a practical mix of public-sector governance and private-sector business.

Governance & Education

Marcel served for many years as an elected School Board Trustee with the Conseil scolaire catholique du Nouvel-Ontario, including several mandates as Chair and Vice-Chair of the Board.

  • Chair & Vice-Chair, Finance Committee — budgets, financial accountability, and responsible use of public funds
  • Member, Governance Committee — policy, accountability, and effective decision-making
  • Board of Directors, AFOCSC — a provincial perspective on governance and advocacy
  • Recipient, Catholic Education Award of Excellence

Business & Professional Experience

An entrepreneur and former business owner in the mining supply industry, Marcel has firsthand experience managing a business, employees, and costs.

  • Former owner, mining supply business — hands-on experience with employees, customers, and finances
  • Sales Account Executive, local Ward 3 business — stays closely connected to the people and industries driving the local economy

Community Involvement

Marcel's commitment to Ward 3 goes well beyond his professional life.

  • President, local Fastball Association — years of work with volunteers, athletes, and families
  • Longtime advocate for the arenas, fields, and community centres that keep Chelmsford, Dowling, Levack, and Onaping strong

What he brings to the table

Proven governance & leadership experience Financial & budget oversight Entrepreneurial, business-minded perspective A good listener who builds consensus Team player Practical, common-sense decisions Longstanding commitment to community service
The Platform

Marcel's priorities for Ward 3.

In his own words — a ward that stretches well past downtown deserves to be treated like it.

01

Fair services for the outlying communities

Residents shouldn't get substantially less access to recreation, roads, transit, and municipal services just because they live 30–50 km from downtown.

02

Roads, transit & connectivity

Better road maintenance, snow removal, transit frequency, and pedestrian safety — with stronger connections between Levack, Dowling, Chelmsford, Onaping, and Sudbury.

03

Keeping families in the community

Affordable housing, childcare, recreation, youth programming, parks, and support for local schools.

04

Helping seniors stay in their communities

Transportation, accessible housing, recreation, home supports, and better local access to health services — especially with more than 20% of Greater Sudbury's population now 65+.

05

Invest in the community

Protect community centres, arenas, pools, and libraries, while supporting local businesses and community-led projects.

Get Involved

Campaigns run on neighbours, not budgets.

Ward races are won door by door. Here's how to help before October 26.

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Election Information

Ward 3, City of Greater Sudbury

This is a non-partisan municipal election — no political parties appear on the ballot. Confirm your voter status and advance voting locations at greatersudbury.ca/elections.

Election DayMon, Oct 26, 2026
OfficeCouncillor, Ward 3
Signs down by~Oct 29, 2026

Contact the Campaign

marcelmontpellierforward3@gmail.com

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Ward 3

City of Greater Sudbury
Election Day: Oct 26, 2026