Five questions with Tanya Henry, candidate for Augusta council in the 2026 municipal election

23 September 2026 Hollie Pratt-Campbell

Tanya Henry is running for Augusta Township council in the upcoming election. – Submitted photo

Editor’s note: To help voters to be better informed, Brockvilleist will be asking the same five questions of all Augusta council candidates in advance of the municipal election, which will be held on Monday, Oct. 26, 2026. Questions were sent to all candidates on Sept. 21, 2026. We will publish their responses as we receive them. Below are the responses from candidate Tanya Henry. You can view a full roundup of all our Augusta Township municipal coverage here.

1. Tell us a little bit about your professional background, including any prior municipal or other political participation, as well as about you, personally. What made you want to run for council?

I was born and raised in Augusta. I am inspired by my father’s three years of service on council. Following in his footsteps, I decided to put my name forward for election. I’ve served two terms on council and I’m eager to continue for another term if elected.

2. How would you describe your personal political ideology and/or affiliation?

I prefer to focus on shared goals and practical solutions that bring people together rather than labelling my views.

3. What are the three most common issues voters bring up to you as you campaign?

The three most common issues voters are bringing up to me this campaign are speeding, increased taxes and communication from the Township.

4. What three issues are most pressing/important to address locally in your opinion?

Three key priorities should be to secure funding by actively lobbying the provincial and federal governments for grants for infrastructure development, promoting the Township attracting developers to invest in the area and ensuring essential services, including addressing the need for access to healthcare services.

5. What do you feel sets you apart from other candidates?

I am committed to transparent communication, and actively seek input from all residents to ensure our community thrives. I prefer talking to residents directly to provide the answers. They deserve it, and I believe my 18 years of experience with the UCDSB is an asset to addressing community needs.