Krysta-Lee Woodcock for Stone Mills Township

11/03/2026

The Wonderlight Lantern Festival is coming to Tamworth on November 14th!

We have 4 more lantern building workshops before the big day.

Join us at the Tamworth library to make a lantern! All ages and abilities welcome, no experience is needed.
Then, on November 14th, we’ll bring our creations together for a magical lantern procession through Tamworth starting at 6pm. Then gathering at The Black Cat Cafe.

🌙 As the days grow darker, we’re gathering to make something beautiful together - To bring a bit a little light, connection, and wonder to help carry us through Winter.

🌟 Lantern making is free and open to anyone. Donations are accepted, but never required to participate.

If you’d like to donate or sponsor the event to keep it accessible to all, please reach out: [email protected]

11/02/2026

A week ago today, I was re-elected to a second term on Stone Mills Council.

I’m incredibly grateful to the people in Stone Mills who put their confidence in me for another four years.

During my first term and this re-election campaign I tried to be clear about where I stand on issues and why. I’ve been willing to confront difficult issues and put my cards on the table, even when it was uncomfortable to do so.

I’m proud of the record from my first term: pushing for greater transparency and accountability, advocating for prime farmland protection, opposing AI data centres, calling for a ceasefire in Gaza, and more.

I’m deeply grateful that residents have given me the opportunity to continue this work.

Thanks to everyone who voted, volunteered, put up a sign, had a conversation with me at the doorstep, challenged me, encouraged me, and donated to make the campaign possible.

There’s lots of work ahead, and I’m excited to continue representing you.

10/26/2026

It’s municipal election day today!

Thanks to my community for the opportunity to serve the last 4 years. It’s been a gift to serve you all alongside such a great team at the council.

And truly a gift to be there for the end of an era with Mayor John Wise and Deputy Mayor Doug Davison stepping back.

Voting is open now until 8pm.

10/24/2026

Yesterday marked 8 years since my grandmother Grace Woodcock passed away.

It was election night in 2018 when I first put my name on the ballot.

That afternoon my grandparents Grace and Earl were driving home from Kingston. My grandmother asked my grandfather to get off the highway early to take a different route home because she wanted to see one of my election signs.

She was proud of me.

After that they went on to Napanee and she passed away suddenly from a massive heart attack. If you knew my grandmother she was a real go getter. We never thought she’d slow down.

I’ve always carried with me - that one of the last things she did was go to see that sign. It still makes me quite emotional.

My grandmother and I became closer later in life. As we got older I think we both understood each other better - and we realized how many values we shared.

She believed deeply in gathering people around the table. In showing up for people. And in serving the community that you belong too.

Those things matter deeply to me too.

When I first ran for council I didn’t know where that would take me. Now I understand a lot more what it means to me.

Community isn’t abstract. It’s the people we know. The people who raised us. The neighbours and friends who show up for us. The tables that we gather around. The places we care for and eventually pass on to someone else. We won’t live to see it all.

My grandmother never lived to see me elected. But she knew I put my name forward and she was proud of me.

That still means a lot to me.

10/21/2026

Municipal clerks are more than minute-takers - they are leaders in governance, elections, records management, and more! Their work helps build trust between municipalities and the communities they serve.

This week is the perfect time to recognize your local Municipal Clerk and all the hard work they put into running a Municipal Election! Show your appreciation by voting! https://www.stonemills.com/our-government/elections/

Happy to the clerks who keep local government moving!

10/20/2026

Early voting is on.

You can now vote online or by phone if you’ve received your voter information in the mail.

There is in person voting tonight in Newburgh at the Newburgh hall from 5-8pm.

In person voting tomorrow October 21 in Tamworth at the Tamworth library from 5-8pm.

And Saturday October 24 at the Yarker Library from 11am-2pm.

Election Day is on October 26 from 10am-8pm with in person voting at the Newburgh hall, Tamworth library, Yarker library, and the township municipal building in Centreville.

10/20/2026

10/19/2026

There’s something nice about the collective pause of a shared blackout - especially when you have advance notice.

I let the kids stay up so we could look at the smattering of stars in the sky in the total darkness.

Rowan plucked a solar lantern from the yard, which became a dance prop here.

And we did what people did for centuries: we played music and told stories.

What were you doing during the blackout?

10/14/2026

My existing Councillor page has always been personally and volunteer-run and has not used Township resources. Under our Corporate Resource policy I’ve been directed to keep campaign communications on a separate page so I’m required to use a new page.

So if you’d like to keep following my re-election campaign please follow my new page here: Vote Krysta-Lee Woodcock for Stone Mills

This Councillor page will continue to be used for Council and Township-related updates, and general non-partisan election information.

I’m sorry for the fragmented and potentially confusing communication. Social media audiences don’t transfer neatly between pages, so I really appreciate everyone who takes a moment to follow the new one.

Early voting starts in just 5 days, so a follow and a share would mean a lot!

Better yet, send my page to 10 people you think may be interested in following along in a personal message :)

Personal relationships mean a lot!

Thank you for bearing with the awkward transition.

06/09/2026