In just 180 days, your community could welcome a new mayor, and starting Friday, you can find out who’s interested in the position or even put your name forward.
Ontario municipal elections are set for Oct. 26. The nomination period for candidates running for mayor, councillor, and school-board trustee opens on May 1.
If you’re in Hamilton, you can submit your nomination papers by scheduling an appointment through the City of Hamilton website, calling 905-546-4365 or emailing elections@hamilton. ca. A city-run candidate information night is scheduled for May 6.
A Niagara candidate information session organized by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing along with Niagara municipalities was held on April 29 in Welland, Ont. More details for candidates and advertisers can be found on the Niagara Votes website.
Burlington residents can access election information on their city’s website. A Halton candidates information session took place on April 21.
Nominations will be accepted until 2 p. m. on Aug. 21. The city clerk will verify candidates by Aug. 24.
The City of Hamilton emphasizes that it is “prioritizing accessibility” during this election cycle with a significant increase in voting opportunities compared to last time-30 percent more-featuring six days of advance polling, 59 polls located in “high-density buildings,” and eight “ballot-on-demand” stations tailored for post-secondary students and individuals utilizing shelters or social services. Note that there won’t be options for online or mail-in ballots.
The city’s website provides more details about getting on the voters list as well as various rules and resources available.
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Niagara Residents Will Vote for Fewer Officials
This election marks a change for Niagara residents as they’ll likely no longer vote directly for regional councillors. On April 2, Ontario Municipal Affairs and Housing Minister Rob Flack announced a reduction of regional council seats in Niagara from 32 down to just 13-including one regional chair that the province plans to appoint. According to its website, Niagara Region indicates that the regional council will now consist solely of the mayors from each lower-tier municipality. The City of Burlington points out that voters will still elect a mayor and city councillors who sit on Halton Regional Council; however, if the province’s Better Regional Governance Act is passed, they won’t vote for Halton’s regional chair since that position will also become provincially appointed. Burlington residents will have both online and in-person voting options available.Source link
