McNab/Braeside Deserves Strong, Respectful and Principled Leadership
I believe that it is time for positive change at the Council table and that is why I am running to be your next Mayor of the Township of McNab/Braeside. I am ready to dedicate the next four years to bringing stability to our staff team, rebuilding trust with all parts of our community, providing transparent and accountable leadership to Council, and restoring the community voice back into the decision-making process.
How To Vote in the Municipal Election
Have you received your Voter Information Letter (VIL) in the mail yet? The Township of McNab/Braeside mailed the letters out last week to eligible voters based on the Preliminary List of Electors. They will look the same as the example at left that was provided by the Township CAO / Interim Clerk to all candidates.
Starting on Tuesday, October 13th, 2026 at 10:00 AM, you can check your voter status and cast your ballot at mcnabbraeside.elections.vote or by telephone at 1-833-969-2187.
If you need to be added to the voter’s list or have any questions about how to vote, please contact the Township Clerk in-person at the Township Office (2473 Russett Drive, Arnprior, ON K7S3G9), by telephone at (613) 623-5756, or by email at election@mcnabbraeside.com.
About Oliver Jacob
Born and raised in Renfrew County, Oliver is an engaged community leader, youth advocate, and volunteer who has worked in rural communities across Renfrew County for over a decade. From 2018 to 2022, Oliver served as one of the youngest municipal councillors in the history of the Township of McNab/Braeside.
As a municipal politician, Oliver championed community engagement, community safety and wellbeing, and supported programs that address the social determinants of health through organizations like the Arnprior and District Food Bank and the Greater Arnprior Community Council on Poverty and Homelessness. He also brings proven leadership experience through various volunteer roles, including with Arnprior Regional Health, United Way East Ontario and the Arnprior and District Food Bank.
Key Accomplishments:
- Currently serves as the Board Chair of Arnprior Regional Health, our local health care services provider which operates the Arnprior and District Memorial Hospital, Grove Nursing Home and Community Programs (Assisted Living Program, Adult Day Program, Seniors Active Living Centre).
- Serves the community through work in the public service with a decade of municipal administration experience with the Town of Arnprior and the Township of McNab/Braeside complimented by labour market analysis experience with the Labour Market Group of Renfrew and Lanark and rural transportation experience with the Renfrew County Joint Transportation Consortium (RCJTC).
- Completed a Diploma in Municipal Administration from Association of Municipal Managers, Clerks and Treasurers of Ontario (AMCTO) alongside a Bachelor of Arts with Double Major in Political Science and History from Acadia University.
Sharing our natural face masks at a local event at McNab/Braeside’s Clay Bank Nature Park for Outdoor Learning 
Presenting a special long service award to Donna Smith for her 50 years of service to the Arnprior Regional Health Auxiliary. 
Meeting with MPP Billy Denault with the United Way East Ontario team to discuss 211 and our priorities within Renfrew County. 
Snowshoeing with Heather Lang and Andy Kalnins 
Celebrating a successful Seniors Active Living Fair with the ARH Team, MPP Denault, Mayor McGee and Carmen Gould from the Ministry of Seniors and Accessibility. 
Celebrating the 2026 Canada Day celebrations 
Spending time at the 2022 White Lake Winter Carnival with former Deputy Mayor Brian Armsden and former Councillor Heather Lang 
Hosting the groundbreaking ceremony for the ARH CT Scanner project. 
Chatting the the then-Medical Officer of Health for the City of Ottawa and Board Director at United Way East Ontario, Dr. Vera Etches. 
Sharing in the celebration as EVA Renfrew County receives the United Way East Ontario (UWEO) Community Builder of the Year Award 
Posing for a photo with Santa and the Grinch at the Penny Stashick Ugly Christmas Sweater Walk in support of the Arnprior Regional Health Foundation. 
Launching the CT Scanner at Arnprior Regional Health with MP Cheryl Gallant, then-MPP John Yakabuski, Mayor McGee, Deputy Mayor Hoddinott and our ARH Team 
Unveiling the New Logo for the Township of McNab/Braeside with former Councillor Heather Lang in 2022 (logo blurred at the request of the Township CAO) 
Sandbagging with Matthew Brearley and others during the 2023 flood 
Sandbagging for local residents during the last flooding events 
Speaking with a local farmer from the Township of Admaston-Bromley. 
Attending a stargazing event at the Clay Bank Nature Park for Outdoor Learning 
Attending the Take Back The Night event in Killaloe in recognition of intimate partner violence. 
Competing in the trivia night hosted by the Township and Jason Marshall in Braeside, ON 
Heading out in the festive spirit for Light Up The Night in White Lake, ON 
Volunteering with the COVID-19 vaccination clinics at the Nick Smith Centre 
Presenting the Township of McNab/Braeside bursary at Renfrew Collegiate Institute (RCI) 
Attending a Council meeting during the COVID-19 pandemic 
Putting up a log fence at Clay Bank Nature Park for Outdoor Learning in McNab/Braeside, ON 
Planting a ceremonial tree at the Township Offices in McNab/Braeside, ON 
Young Councillors meeting with former MPP Mitzie Hunter at the 2019 AMO Conference 
Attending the 2019 AMO Conference 
Leading community conversations on poverty and homelessness 
2019 United Way East Ontario barbeque at the Giant Tiger in Arnprior, ON 
2018 Inauguration Day for the Township of McNab/Braeside
Key Priorities
In order to make it easier for voters to get to know my priorities for the Township, I have prepared one-page information sheets on each of my priorities below. You can also read more detailed information on my Key Priorities page.
All Candidates Meeting
On September 29th, 2026, voters had the opportunity to hear their candidates at the All Candidates Meeting held by the McNab/Braeside Friends of Democracy group. Held at McNab Public School, the debate included all thirteen (13) candidates and lasted approximately 90 minutes.
Blog Posts
- Strong, Respectful & Principled Leadership
Earlier today, McNab/Braeside Mayor Lori Hoddinott shared a post on multiple social media sites where she lambasted Mayor Lisa McGee of the Town of Arnprior for comments about amalgamation, annexation and municipal restructuring made at Arnprior’s All Candidates Meeting a couple of weeks ago. While I share Mayor Hoddinott’s belief that any discussions about the Township’s future must include theContinue reading “Strong, Respectful & Principled Leadership” - Investing in Roads, Parks and Recreation
To me, the best investment that we can make as a Township is in our built infrastructure which provides benefits for both current and future residents as well as serving as the foundation for economic activity across the municipality. Whether it is our roads, parks or other Township assets, we must take a measured and practical approach to asset managementContinue reading “Investing in Roads, Parks and Recreation” - Stablilizing and Rebuilding Trust
As I’ve spoken with residents while knocking on doors, one message has come through clearly: residents feel our Township has become unstable over the past four years, and many have lost confidence in their local government. That instability has included Integrity Commissioner investigations, the resignation of the former Mayor, and an unusually high number of staff departures. Residents deserve aContinue reading “Stablilizing and Rebuilding Trust” - Responsible Financial Management
One question that I hear frequently is how I would approach property taxation and financial planning as Mayor and if I would support tax increases in future years. While I would love to say that this question is easy to answer, it is sadly not straight-forward or reasonable to answer with a simple “yes” or “no” response. Rather, fair taxationContinue reading “Responsible Financial Management” - Respectful Election Conduct
The cornerstone of Canadian democracy is that we can disagree on particular policies or programs but we can do so respectfully without descending into behaviour that could be considered to be bullying, harassment or discrimination. Over the past few days, there has been some debate on social media about bullying and harassment directed at elected officials as well as similarContinue reading “Respectful Election Conduct” - About Me and Why I’m Running
Good day folks! I’m Oliver Jacob and I’m running to be the next Mayor of the Township of McNab/Braeside. I wanted to take a moment to introduce myself to those who I have not had a chance to meet yet. I was born in Almonte and raised by a single mother in Rural Renfrew County (Horton and Braeside). Starting inContinue reading “About Me and Why I’m Running” - Community Safety and Addressing Speeding
One of the issues that I hear about most frequently in all corners of McNab/Braeside is the increased levels of speeding on our roadways. While speed enforcement is exclusively under the authority of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), the Township and its Council can play a more active role in promoting road safety on our roadways, especially within our villagesContinue reading “Community Safety and Addressing Speeding” - Accountability and Transparency
To me, accountability and transparency are the most important values in municipal government, and I believe that it is the responsibility of all elected officials to support the right of their residents and ratepayers to be present, to ask questions and to get involved in the decision-making process. Council Meeting Times Earlier this week, Township Council received a delegation fromContinue reading “Accountability and Transparency”
Contact Oliver
I want to hear from you! You should always be able to speak with your elected representatives and I will always be there to listen to your thoughts, learn from your perspectives and lead at the Council table. Please feel free to reach out anytime!