Candidate profile
Eric (Howie) Major
Eric (Howie) Major is a current Midland Councillor and is seeking re-election as Councillor in 2026.
CURRENT OFFICE & PUBLIC SERVICE
Major serves on Midland's 2022–2026 Town Council as a Councillor. Town records also show he participated in the 2024 process to fill a council vacancy before joining the current council.
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Sources
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Town of Midland — Your Council
Town of Midland
Establishes the current membership and offices of the 2022–2026 Town of Midland Council.
Town of Midland — 2024 Councillor Vacancy Certified Candidates
Town of Midland
Establishes the certified applicants for the March 2024 Town of Midland councillor vacancy, including Jaz Patel, Bob Jeffery, Eric (Howie) Major, Cody Oschefski and Yvonne Tietz.
Ontario Ombudsman — Midland Council Vacancy Review
Ontario Ombudsman
Establishes that Midland Council declared a councillor seat vacant in July 2024, chose a direct-appointment process using applicants from the earlier 2024 vacancy process, and held the appointment meeting on August 7, 2024.
'Good personal friend of mine' takes Downer's Midland council spot
MidlandToday
Reports Eric (Howie) Major's appointment to Midland Council in August 2024.