Dana Powell
Candidate for school board trustee in the 2026 Barrie municipal election. Incumbent
Currently a trustee for Simcoe County District School Board, elected 2022. Trustee zones have since been redrawn.
- 2 times on the record
- 1 time elected
Campaign contact
- powell.1972@rogers.com
- 705-792-6686
Contact details as published by the candidate on the City's candidates list. We do not reproduce the home addresses the City also publishes.
In their own words
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Compiled in a research batch dated September 11, 2026, reviewed by hand before publication on September 11, 2026. Passages are capped at 60 words. Campaign pages are undated, so only the retrieval date is shown for them. A candidate with nothing located on an issue is listed as such, with the date their sources were checked; a race is shown only once every candidate in it has been checked. See methodology.
Education
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Our fundamental responsibility must remain giving every student the opportunity to learn, succeed and reach their potential. That requires strong classroom instruction, safe and supportive schools, and appropriate resources for students who need additional assistance, and responsible stewardship of public money.
Source: As quoted in barrietoday.com, 'Public confidence matters,' says Barrie trustee candidate, September 2, 2026 (paragraph 6, second and third sentences). Read September 11, 2026. news
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I continue to believe strongly in supporting students with special education needs and ensuring parents have a meaningful voice in their children's education.
Source: As quoted in barrietoday.com, 'Public confidence matters,' says Barrie trustee candidate, September 2, 2026 (paragraph 7). Read September 11, 2026. news
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I also believe public confidence matters. School boards must listen to the communities they serve, operate transparently and be accountable for the decisions they make.
Source: As quoted in barrietoday.com, 'Public confidence matters,' says Barrie trustee candidate, September 2, 2026 (paragraph 8). Read September 11, 2026. news
General
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'Trustees must be willing to ask questions, exercise independent judgment and listen respectfully to differing points of view,' says Dana Powell
Source: As quoted in barrietoday.com, 'Public confidence matters,' says Barrie trustee candidate, September 2, 2026 (Feed summary (article page not archived)). Read September 11, 2026. news
Not yet checked for this race: social media posts.
Questionnaire
Every candidate receives the same questions, and answers are published verbatim, with a clear note where someone did not respond. See the questionnaire.
Electoral record
In office: Trustee Contesting now
| Year | Contest | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Simcoe County District School Board — Barrie Wards 4, 5, 6 | — | — | Contesting now |
| 2022 | Simcoe County District School Board — Wards 4, 5 and 6 | 2,379 | 36.6% | Elected |
Sources: City of Barrie certificates of election results. See all election results for the full documents.
In full
Each contest Dana Powell was part of, with the whole field, because a result only means something next to what it was up against.
2022: Simcoe County District School Board — Wards 4, 5 and 6
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Dana Powell Elected | 2,379 | 36.6% |
| Ken Boate | 2,262 | 34.8% |
| Beth Mouratidis Incumbent | 1,864 | 28.7% |
Compiled from the public electoral record. If anything here is wrong, please tell us on the corrections page. Names are linked across elections only where we have confirmed by hand that the records refer to the same person; where we are unsure, they are kept separate.
Common questions
Who is Dana Powell?
Dana Powell is a candidate for school board trustee in the 2026 Barrie municipal election. Currently a trustee for Simcoe County District School Board, elected 2022. Trustee zones have since been redrawn..
What is Dana Powell running for in Barrie?
School board trustee, on the ballot in the 2026 Barrie municipal election. Election day is October 26, 2026; internet and telephone voting opens October 16. See everyone running in this race.
Is Dana Powell an incumbent?
Yes. Currently a trustee for Simcoe County District School Board, elected 2022. Trustee zones have since been redrawn.. Ward boundaries were redrawn for 2026, so a ward number does not mean the same territory it did in 2022 — see what changed.
Has Dana Powell run for office before?
Yes: on a Barrie municipal ballot in 2022. The full record, with votes and results for every race, is below.
How do I contact Dana Powell's campaign?
The campaign published an email address, a phone number on the City of Barrie's certified candidates list; they are shown under campaign contact above. This site does not reproduce home addresses.
Who can vote for Dana Powell?
Voters whose school support is recorded for this board, within the trustee zone shown above. See which trustee race is on your ballot.