Michael Eamon
Nevyn Ghori, a 17-year-old Adam Scott Collegiate graduate, will vote in his first election in October and he’s already working to help Michael Eamon get elected the next mayor of Peterborough.
Nevyn went to high school with Michael’s younger son, Will, and got to know his friend’s father through school events.
Nevyn Ghori, a volunteer with the Michael Eamon for Mayor of Peterborough campaign says getting city residents engaged in the Oct. 26 municipal election by canvassing homes is the most fulfilling part of being a volunteer.
He’ll turn 18 three days before the Oct. 26 municipal election when Peterborough voters will pick their mayor, city councillors and school board trustees.
Nevyn points to Michael’s combination of professional experience and compassion as reasons he is supporting Michael for mayor. As the principal of Trent University’s Traill College, Michael has developed budgeting and human resources management skills, for example, that will be valuable as mayor.
“He’s very knowledgeable about how municipal politics, in general, works,” Nevyn says.
“I’ve seen him. He’s very attentive. He wants to hear from people. He wants to understand their needs and take into account their perspectives,” Nevyn says. “He wants to help people.”
Michael says he’s grateful for the support of volunteers like Nevyn.
“I appreciate the help so much. It’s such a big job to get my message across the city in just a few months. Canvassing is just one aspect. The campaign has a variety of tasks so we have something to do for everyone who wants to build a better Peterborough,” Michael says.
Nevyn knows about public service himself. He was elected in 2025 as a student trustee on the Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board for the 2025-26 year.
In September, he’s heading to Carleton University in Ottawa to study public affairs and policy management.
As a volunteer, Nevyn’s main contribution has been canvassing. He has also waded through minutes of city council meetings, studying how councillors have voted on various municipal issues.
As part of a team, he knocks on doors and talks to people about electing Michael.
“Michael is always nearby if someone has a really big question.”
At the door, people have been polite and engaged, Nevyn says, adding he finds it “fulfilling” knowing he has sparked someone’s interest in the election.
Canvassers typically work from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., the time when most people are home from work. The hours are “flexible,” Nevyn says.
“As a volunteer, it’s very easy to find time to canvass.”