How to run for School Trustee in Estevan

On the day you file your nomination paper for school trustee in Estevan, you must be:

• A Canadian citizen.
• At least 18 years old.
• A resident of Estevan, OR a non-resident owner or tenant of land in Estevan (or the spouse of one).
• Not legally disqualified from running.

School trustees represent voters on a school board and oversee policy, budgets, and the hiring of senior staff for public schools in Estevan.

Filing happens at the local Returning Officer, in person during regular office hours and on nomination day until 2:00 PM. You'll need to bring:

• Nomination paper, signed in the presence of the clerk or a commissioner of oaths.
• 25 voters (cities ≥ 20,000) or 5 voters (smaller cities and towns) from eligible electors of Estevan.
• Government-issued photo ID showing your name and qualifying address.
• Filing fee: None at the provincial level. Some municipalities charge a nominal fee by bylaw.

• End of an era: Roy Ludwig's 30-year tenure ended in 2024 by his own choice — first competitive open mayoralty in Estevan in a generation.
• Three-way mayoral race: Sernick won with ~43 % of votes. Coal-economy transition was a leading campaign issue.

Voters in Estevan also choose:

• Mayor — At-large. **Anthony Sernick** elected Nov 13, 2024 (1,254 votes), defeating Rebecca Foord (1,108) and Zacch Vandenhurk (517). Replaced longtime mayor Roy Ludwig (30 years on council/as mayor; did not seek re-election).
• City Councillor — At-large. 2024-2028 council elected with Sernick.

• Saskatchewan 2028Candidates' Guide
• The Local Government Election Act, 2015

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