The City of Yellowknife will hold the official swearing-in ceremony for the newly elected Mayor and City Council on Monday, November 2, 2026, at noon.
The ceremony marks the beginning of the new Council's four-year term, serving Yellowknife residents from 2026 to 2030.
Date: Monday, November 2, 2026
Time: 12:00 p.m.
Location: Council Chamber, City Hall
Due to limited seating capacity in the Council Chamber, in-person attendance will be by invitation only. To ensure residents can witness this important occasion, the City will livestream the ceremony online.
Members of the 2026–2030 Council
Mayor: Melissa Syer
Councillors:
Adrian Bell
Keneisha Buddoo
Donna Lee Demarcke
Rob Foote
Rylund Johnson
Cody Drygeese
Steve Payne
Rob Warburton
The City extends its sincere appreciation to the outgoing members of Council for their dedicated service and contributions to helping build a stronger, inclusive, and more sustainable Yellowknife.
Note: Media representatives are invited to attend the ceremony. Advance RSVP is required by 12:00 p.m. Friday, October 30th, at @email.