How to run for School Trustee in Martensville

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

• A Canadian citizen.
• At least 18 years old.
• A resident of Martensville, OR a non-resident owner or tenant of land in Martensville (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 Martensville.

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 Martensville.
• 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.

• High-growth bedroom community: Martensville's population grew ~30 % between 2016 and 2021. Council races focus on subdivision approvals, school capacity, and Saskatoon-area regional infrastructure.
• Incumbent re-elected: Muench held off a challenge in 2024 — the suburban Saskatoon-area incumbent advantage.
• At-large structure — all 6 councillor seats are voted city-wide.

Voters in Martensville also choose:

• Mayor — At-large. **Kent Muench** re-elected Nov 13, 2024.
• City Councillor — At-large. 2024-2028: Darren MacDonald (incumbent), Spencer Nikkel (incumbent), Tracy Cocks, Krista McCann, Katharine Carter, Brad Blixt.

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

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