The 1997 Brantford municipal election was held on November 10, 1997, to elect a mayor, councillors, and school trustees in the city of Brantford, Ontario.
Some of the rural and small-town communities outside of Brantford also held elections on the same day.
Chris Friel was easily re-elected as mayor of Brantford, defeating right-wing challenger Andy Woodburn.
Source: "City Council," Brantford Expositor, 8 November 2000, D4.
Veteran politician Ron Eddy was elected as mayor.