Ward 6 (North West Chatham) – 2 councillor positions
Jeff Comiskey
I would like to introduce myself. I am Jeff Comiskey and I am running to be your Councillor in Ward 6.
Nearly two decades ago I opened my first business. As an independent business owner, I have always believed that the customers’ needs are paramount and always job #1.
When elected, I will lead with the same principles as your representative in Ward 6, to ensure that the needs of all citizens are always front and centre.
I promise to be your advocate, and your voice to ensure that Chatham-Kent always:
- Has financially sound projects!
- New and existing initiatives must be fiscally responsible, delivering tangible results for residents.
- Has a responsible budget!
- Budgets are challenging and demanding work. I want to be your
representative – your advocate on council.
- Budgets are challenging and demanding work. I want to be your
- Is Planning for decades, not just elections!
- Every project will be analyzed and evaluated to ensure that Chatham-Kent’s best interests are prioritized for today and the foreseeable future.
- Is Growing our business community.
- I will be your advocate for business growth in Ward 6 and Chatham-Kent. I want to help attract new businesses and aid current business owners to ensure the Municipality is effectively supporting them.
- Keeps safety front and centre.
- I am ready to roll up my sleeves and dive in on the tough topics and issues regarding safety, to ensure our residents’ and business operators’ voices are heard as decisions are made.
When elected, I will work hard to ensure that the municipality is held accountable for all aspects of the operations it controls.
Let me drive your priorities forward as your councillor in Ward 6.
Vote Jeff Comiskey Councillor for Ward 6 in Chatham-Kent.
I want to be your strong voice on council and drive these initiatives forward for the next 4 years.
Ben Labadie
(No biography submitted)
Brian Machado
Brian Machado is a lifelong Chatham-Kent resident, hospitality teacher at the local Catholic high school, executive chef, local business owner, husband, and proud father of four. He has been married to his wife, Christina Machado, for 23 years, and together they have built both a strong family and deep roots within the community.
For the past 20 years, Brian has owned and operated local businesses including Churrascaria Steakhouse, Nova Vida Bakery, and his catering company, where he also serves as the executive chef. Through his businesses, Brian has created local jobs while supporting countless community events, fundraisers, galas, local sports teams, youth activities, and charitable initiatives across Chatham-Kent. Giving back to the community has always been a major part of both his business and personal life.
Growing up in Chatham-Kent, Brian has always believed in the importance of community involvement, family values, and supporting local residents. Through decades of working directly with people every day, he understands the challenges facing families, the homeless population, seniors, small businesses, and large employers throughout the community. He believes Chatham-Kent needs leadership that brings people together to create real solutions while protecting the strong sense of community that makes the municipality special.
Brian is running for Municipal Council ward 6 because he believes Chatham-Kent deserves leadership that is accessible, accountable, transparent, and focused on the people. He believes a unified Chatham-Kent is a stronger Chatham-Kent, and that Council must work together for the benefit of every area within the municipality. Brian believes what is good for Chatham-Kent is good for the surrounding communities, and what is good for the surrounding communities is good for Chatham-Kent as a whole. He believes leadership starts with listening to residents, speaking clearly, working together respectfully, and making decisions that reflect the needs of the people.
Brian is passionate about responsible spending, improving local infrastructure, supporting recreation and youth opportunities, strengthening public safety, and creating an environment where families and businesses can grow and succeed.
Brian wants to help build a future where young people can stay in Chatham-Kent, build careers, raise families of their own, and continue contributing to the community for generations to come. His goal is simple: to be a strong voice for residents and help make Chatham-Kent a community families are proud to call home.
Sheila Moir-Martin
Sheila Moir-Martin grew up in Chatham and is a long-time Chatham-Kent resident and a passionate community advocate. Sheila’s platform is rooted in common-sense governance, cost control, transparency in major projects and ensuring services meet the needs of everyday residents, fixed-income households and rural communities.
As a second-time candidate (she ran in 2022) she positions herself as a voice for accountability and restraint in local government.
Sheila is an Accountant CPA who has worked in accounting for over 25 years primarily in the areas of Budgeting and Capital Assets. She worked in several sectors including Utilities (Union Gas), and Manufacturing (Navistar, Crown Metal Packaging) and at two Non-Profits as a Finance Manager.
Sheila was a part-time College Instructor teaching Business Programs at St. Clair College and Lambton College for 5 years.
She is known for her active involvement in local issues with a strong emphasis on fiscal responsibility, prudent municipal spending and protecting taxpayers amid concerns over increasing costs. She has publicly called for several measures to lower property taxes such as freezing high municipal salaries, implementing hiring freezes and adopting zero-based budgeting.
Sheila gained wider attention in 2025 as the creator of a grass roots petition urging Chatham-Kent Council to halt the proposed $53 million cost of the Community Hub project at the former Sears site and instead renovate the existing Civic Centre for a fraction of the cost.
She has also spoke out on local challenges including homelessness, supportive housing developments and the need for better value with municipal projects like the Cabins on Park St. and the need for a Treatment & Recovery, Sober Living facility at the former Meadow Park Nursing Home.
Sheila co-organized a Prospective Candidate information session in January 2026 with over 60 citizens in attendance, encouraging residents to run for office, noting shared community concerns around property taxes and services.
Sheila was a member of the CK Watchdogs group, a grassroots committee that did four Town Hall meetings from 2024 to 2025 in Tecumseh Park, Blenheim, Tilbury and Chatham. The Town Hall meeting at Deer Run Golf Course was particularly successful with over 120 people in attendance. The Town Hall meetings focused on fiscal responsibility and informing citizens about Sear Hub Civic Centre costs, Property Tax increases, and Water/Wastewater costs.
She has been active advocating for the former St. Agnes school property located in her neighbourhood in Northwest Chatham. Her many efforts to keep this quiet peaceful residential neighbourhood safe were successful when an Appeal of a Zoning By-Law resulted in an Ontario Land Tribunal settlement to create land use restrictions to the property in November 2023.
She has also participated in protesting the Ontario Provincial government in 2026 opposing Premier Doug Ford. She is very concerned about environmental issues, and she joined the Dresden Cared Board of Directors in opposition of the York1 dump in Dresden.
For more information on Sheila, check out her website: sheila-moir-martin.com
Karen Montgomery
I was born and raised in Chatham, currently living in Tilbury for last five years. Married for forty-six years to my husband John, we have raised two sons and have three wonderful grandchildren.
I took an early retirement in 2012 after working for Woolco/Wal-Mart for over 35 years. My career took on many managerial roles. Office Manager, Administration Manager & Assistant Manager
Experience with Clairvue Co-Op, Housing as Finance Chair and Board of Directors.
I am a Christian, follower of Jesus Christ for over 37 years, and have held positions of Chair of Finance, Secretary of the Board, and Board Elder.
Why Am I Runing for Council:
On January 1, 2028, the Municipality of Chatham-Kent will be celebrating 30 years of Amalgamation. However, I do not believe most would consider it a celebration. We certainly have had strong opposition over the years. However, these past few years something has changed and not for the better. The spiritual temperature within our Municipality has changed; people have become very critical of the governance of the Municipality. Anger, hostility, and lack of trust are very evident. Division has become the rule of the day, not just within our communities wanting to de-amalgamate but also within our council meetings there is strong evidence of division.
My hope is for restoration, to build unity and trust across our Municipality, with servant leaders who put the interests of our citizens first. That we would cohesively work together to create a brighter future.
Alysson Storey
(No biography submitted)