Outgoing Haldimand Mayor Bentley thanks supporters, congratulates Vandendool, new council

HALDIMAND—The dust has settled and the results have been counted. Despite a hard-fought battle and a strong base of supporters who propelled her to 30.77% of the overall vote, Mayor Shelley Ann Bentley will not serve another four-year term as mayor. Bentley took to social media following the vote on October 26, 2026 to share her thoughts and congratulate mayor-elect…