The Town of Canton operates under the Council-Manager form of government.

The Town Board consists of a Mayor & a four-member Board of Aldermen (all five of which are elected). The Mayor & Board of Aldermen are elected on 4-year staggered terms.

Meetings

Mayor & Board meetings are regularly scheduled for the 2nd & 4th Thursday of each month at the Town Hall located at 85 Summer Street, Canton, beginning at 6:00 pm.

To be placed on an agenda or to receive information regarding meetings please contact Town Clerk, Sam Dunbar or call him 828-648-2363

All available contact information for the Mayor and Board is listed above for the public’s use. Some board member’s personal phone numbers may not be posted on this site so if you wish to speak to any of the above Aldermen/Women without a number listed, please feel free to contact Town Hall at 828-648-2363 or reach out to them by email.