OkotoksOnline/Jessica Dezall
The list of Okotoks candidates running in the 2025 municipal election has grown to 16.
With the Sept. 22 nomination deadline approaching, 15 candidates are vying for a seat on town council, while incumbent Mayor Tanya Thorn remains the only declared mayoral candidate.
Three incumbent councillors have confirmed their intention to run. One seat is vacant, and Councillor Rachel Swendseid has announced she will not seek re-election.
The election is scheduled for Oct. 20, with the voter registration deadline set for Sept. 15.
Mayoral Candidates
Tanya Thorn (Incumbent)
Councillor Candidates
Benjamin Shepherd - townshepherdokotoks@protonmail.com
Sharath Thonse - skthonse@hotmail.com
Joelle Reimer - hello@okotokswithjoelle.ca
Michelle Walther - michellewalther4okotoks@gmail.com
Colin Langenberger - Colin.Langenberger@outlook.com
Kerri Ann Colby - kerriann@colbyforcouncil.ca
Gord Lang (Incumbent) - gordlangforokotoks@gmail.com
Robert Punko - punko4council@telus.net
Mark Walker - mtwalks@hotmail.com
Ryan Nix - ryan@ryannix.ca
Bob Schewe - bobschewe396@gmail.com
Stephanie Murdoch - stephanie@murdochforokotoks.ca
Oliver Hallmark (Incumbent) - oliverforokotoks@gmail.com
Ken Heemeryck (Incumbent)
Crystal Benz - hello@CrystalBenz.ca