Neil Morton for PTBO

I'm running to change Peterborough’s direction.

I've spent the last several months talking with thousands of Peterborough residents and business owners. The message I hear from nearly everyone is identical:

As a taxpayer, I'm tired of being treated like an ATM... of seeing our downtown decay... and of watching our city lose jobs and investment.

It's clear we're not in a good place as a city right now. We're managing decline and have a mindset of scarcity, not abundance.

I have a better plan for Peterborough...

We need to grow our way forward.

My bold plan starts by making Peterborough a place where businesses invest and good jobs grow.

That growth will help us renew downtown, build housing, and make life more affordable for our youth, families and retirees.

Welcome to our new Electric City.

I have the experience to lead, but I can’t do it alone.

I need all of us to help get Peterbrough moving forward again.

Read My Frequently Asked Questions

I’m a community builder & entrepreneur.

For as long as I can remember, I’ve been an entrepreneur.

People like me don't wait for someone else to fix what’s broken — they remove every obstacle needed to get the job done.

In any problem they see an opportunity, and they collaborate tirelessly to achieve their full potential.

I’m also a lifelong community builder, committed to giving back to the city that has given me so much.

Each experience has taught me that the strength of our Peterborough is measured by how we make every resident feel like they belong here:

Co-Founder, PTBOCanada
Co-Founder, StudioPTBO
Co-Founder, Cormor
Past Chair, United Way of Peterborough & District
Leader, Canadian Canoe Museum "Moving The Collection: The Final Portage" Campaign
Trent University Alumni Advisory & Adam Scott Hall of Honour

I'm a problem solver.

You've told me what PTBO needs, and I have the experience, the values and the relationships to solve our city's biggest challenges.

Build Our Economy

We will have more industry, more high-paying jobs to help us to achieve our potential.

Build Boldly & Affordably

We will invest your tax dollars with care – with one eye on the present and one on the future.

Build a Vibrant Community

We will have welcoming neighbourhoods, including more people living, working and enjoying downtown.

Read Our Blueprint for Growth

We need a mayor with a bold, practical plan to change Peterborough's trajectory.

Vote Morton for Mayor.

Together, We Will Build a Winning Campaign.

We’re building a movement – and we need you.

Whether you have five hours a week or five hours a month, whether you love talking to people or prefer working behind the scenes … there’s a role for you here. When you sign up, you aren't just a volunteer – you’re helping me build PTBO’s future.

Canvass: Join Neil and the team to canvass neighbourhoods.
Events: Connect with neighbours at community events.
Call: Connect with voters via phone canvass on your own schedule.
Get Out The Vote: Help mobilize voters leading up to Election Day.

Will you volunteer?

I will knock doors.

I will connect with neighbours at community events.

I will call voters from home or the campaign office.

I will mobilize voters leading up to Election Day.

I will host a lawn sign.

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Together, We Will Colour PTBO.

Host a lawn sign to show your neighbours you care about PTBO.

I'm starting a movement to unlock PTBO's potential. And nothing shows the power of our movement more than hundreds of neighbours displaying a vibrant Neil Morton for PTBO lawn sign.

Will you sign up?

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I want to volunteer

Together, We Will Invest in PTBO’s Future.

My campaign is powered by all of us.

Running a grassroots campaign means we need to reach every neighbourhood and every resident in PTBO. Every dollar you contribute goes directly to the tools we need to win: lawn signs, digital marketing, printed collateral, and more.

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Together, We Will Build Community.

Join your neighbours and me – we're capable of great things when we come together as one.

Events

Sep 15, 2026

Together, We Will Canvass Every Neighbourhood.

Join us as we knock on doors, meet neighbours, and share my positive vision for the future of PTBO.

Together, we will listen to our neighbours and build momentum for inspired change. Whether you're new or experienced, your time makes a difference.

Training and materials will be provided.

Interested in canvassing by phone on your own schedule?

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