Common Sense Leadership for Kawartha Lakes

Kawartha Lakes deserves a mayor who listens, acts, and gets things done.

As current Ward 7 Councillor and having served as Deputy Mayor for 2 of his 4 years in office, Charlie McDonald knows how City Hall works — and is ready to lead it.

On October 26th, 2026, he's asking for your vote to guide our community's growth in a way that preserves everything that makes Kawartha Lakes special — for urban and rural residents alike.

Whether you live ‘in town’ or on a back road, Charlie is committed to governing with full transparency and always putting the taxpayer first.