The Township of Leeds and the Thousand Islands will officially declare its Ward 3 council seat vacant next week after Coun. Brock Gorrell resigned effective Sept. 30 .

During Monday’s committee of the whole meeting, council received a report from staff outlining the procedural steps required to fill the vacancy.

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A formal report presenting options for filling the seat will be provided at the council meeting on Oct. 14, 2025, at which point council will decide whether to hold a byelection or appoint a replacement.

Mayor Corinna Smith-Gatcke emphasized that residents can contact any councillor in the interim.

“Despite the ward system being in place, we represent everyone in the municipality,” she said.

The Ward 3 vacancy could be filled through appointment, similar

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