John Bell
Candidate for Ward 3 Councillor — 2026 County of Brant Municipal Election
About John Bell
I was born, raised and educated in England. I am a retired Project and Business Planning Director. I have a Bachelors degree in Engineering Science and Masters degrees in Maths and in Business Administration. I worked in the Oil and Gas Industry for over 30 years internationally overseeing very large projects and business plans.
My family and I have called the County our home for the 17 years since I retired. In my spare time I play golf, cycle, learn piano, enjoy watching football (soccer), take part in community theatre, enjoy time with our grandson and make the most of living in our wonderful County.
John Bell is a confirmed candidate for Ward 3 Councillor in the 2026 County of Brant Municipal Election. John Bell currently serves as the sitting councillor for this seat. Background: Retired.
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Currently Serving the Seat They're Seeking
Ward 3 Councillor
— County of Brant (2018-Present) In addition to my core role as a County Councillor I have served as Chair and Vice Chair of the Health Unit, Chair and Vice Chair of the former Planning Committee, Vice Chair and Chair of the Joint (with the City of Brantford) Social Services Committee, and member of the Library Board, John Noble Home Committee of Management, the Board of Brant Municipal Enterprises.
- Ran Previously — Not Elected Ward 1 — County of Brant (2014)
- Served on Comittee Committee of Adjustment — County of Brant (2014-2018)
Key Priorities
- Representing and supporting Ward 3 residents
- Financial planning and due diligence
- Improving community and public health
- Holding developers to account (in as far as we have controls)
- Timely infrastructure planning and execution
- Provision of affordable housing
- The revitalisation of downtown Paris
- Successful build of a new main branch library
- Advocacy for a new Brant/Brantford hospital
Quick Facts
- Who is John Bell running against in Ward 3 Councillor?
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- Does John Bell currently hold public office?
- Yes — Ward 3 Councillor.
- Where can I find John Bell's official campaign information?
- Official campaign website →
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