The municipal election is just around the corner, less than a week away.
CBC K-W reached out to candidates running for region, city and township councils, along with school board trustees in Waterloo region and Guelph. They shared their key issues, reasons for running, and what they want voters to know about them.
Click on the race you’re interested in to see how candidates answered (this will open the story in a new window):
School board elections:
The trustees for the French-language school board have been acclaimed. They are:
Conseil scolaire Viamonde – Rachid Barrima. Conseil scolaire catholique Mon Avenir for Waterloo-Brant-Haldimand-Norfolk – Dorothée Petit-Pas. Conseil scolaire catholique Mon Avenir for Dufferin-Peel-Wellington – Genevieve Grenier.
Not all candidates replied to the survey request. If candidates respond between now and Monday, their answers will be added to the stories. Candidates wishing to take part in the survey can email CBC K-W.
CBC K-W’s coverage
CBC K-W has focused its municipal election coverage on issues that matter most to voters as determined through an online voluntary survey.
WATCH | What’s on the minds of Waterloo region voters:
Waterloo region residents share their top issues in this municipal election
CBC K-W visited Baden Coffee Company to hear from people about their top concerns ahead of this fall’s municipal election. Residents from across the region joined The Morning Edition host Craig Norris to discuss everything from land acquisition efforts in Wilmot Township to school board matters and homelessness. Election day is Oct. 26.
Read more of our coverage:
Results from Monday’s election will be reported on CBC K-W website as they come in that evening.
How to vote
Voting procedures differ based on where you live for Monday’s election.
Here’s a quick overview of how each municipality allows voting:
Cambridge – Internet and paper ballots. Internet voting is currently open. Kitchener – Paper ballots. Waterloo – Paper ballots. North Dumfries – Internet and paper ballots. Internet voting is currently open. Wellesley – Internet and telephone voting options available now. Wilmot – Internet and paper ballot options available now. Woolwich – Internet and paper ballot options available now. Guelph – Paper ballot or vote by mail. Stratford – Internet and telephone voting options available now. Erin – Vote by mail. Minto – Vote by mail. Centre Wellington – Internet and telephone options available now. Guelph/Eramosa – Vote by mail. Mapleton – Internet and telephone voting options available now. Puslinch – Vote by mail. Wellington North – Vote by mail. Brantford – Internet and paper ballots. Internet voting is currently open.
For those attending in person on Monday, polling locations will open at 10 a. m. and remain open until 8 p. m.
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