Municipal Elections are held the fourth Monday in October, every four years. The next Municipal and School Board Election day is October 24, 2022
2022 Municipal Election - Important Dates
2022 is a Municipal and School Board Election Year. Below are some important upcoming dates in the Election Calendar.
- Friday October 14 - Advanced voting opens at 9 am
- Monday October 24 - Election day - Voting Closes t 8 pm.
VOTER HELP CENTRE on Election Day (Oct 24) is located at the Municipal Office Until 8 pm
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NAME OF CANDIDATE |
OFFICE |
Number of Votes |
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Councillor Ward 1 (1) |
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SEALY, Rosemary |
Councillor, Ward 1 |
106 |
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TELLIER, Taraesa |
Councillor, Ward 1 |
238 ELECTED |
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Spoiled this ballot |
0 |
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Decline to vote this ballot |
2 |
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Thames Valley District School Board (2) – Votes Cast in the Municipality of West Elgin* |
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ALLEN, John |
School Board Trustee |
134 |
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RUDDOCK, Meagan |
School Board Trustee |
281 ELECTED |
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SMITH, Bruce |
School Board Trustee |
222 ELECTED |
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Spoiled this ballot |
8 |
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Decline to vote this ballot |
43 |
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Positions Acclaimed
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NAME OF CANDIDATE |
OFFICE |
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McPHAIL, Duncan |
Mayor |
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LEATHAM, Richard |
Deputy Mayor |
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DENNING, William |
Councillor, Ward 2 |
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NAVAKAS, Michelle |
Councillor, Ward 3 |
| Name of Candidate | Office | Qualifying Address | Contact Information |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hall, Bill | London District Catholic School Board (English Public) | 81 Vanbuskirk Drive, St Thomas |
519-631-6694 wjhall@rogers.com |
| Paradis, David Andre | Conseil Scolaire Viamonde (French Public) | 3 Dahlia Dr, Chatham |
416-844-5549 david.paradis@gmail.com |
| Alary, Alexandre | Conseil Scolaire Catholique Providence (French Seperate) |
Official Notices
| Official List of Certified Candidates |
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Notice of all persons who filed all necessary papers and fees with the Clerk and who's paperwork was certified to run for elected office. |
| Declaration of Acclimations |
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The certified candidates listed have been acclaimed to the office that follows their respective names pursuant to Section 37 of the Municipal Elections Act, 1996 |
| Notice of Election |
| Notice of Election to be held on October 24, 2022 |
| Compliance Audit Committee |
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The Municipality of West Elgin is seeking interested applicants with accounting, auditing, and legal experience and from individuals with in depth knowledge of campaign finance rules of the Municipal Elections Act, 1996, for appointment to the Elgin Election Joint Compliance Audit Committee. The detailed position advertisement can be found here. A copy of the application form can be found here. |
| Information for Voters - Eligibility |
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A person is entitle to be an elector or a candidate for the Municipal Election, if on voting day (October 24, 2022) the person is:
The Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing has put together a guide for voters. |
| Information for Candidates |
| The nomination period for the next Municipal Election opens on May 2, 2022. It closes on Nomination Day August 19, 2022 at 2:00 PM. A Candidate for Municipal Office must, upon nomination, be a qualified municipal elector in the Municipality and meet all the requirements.
Campaign periods begin when candidates file their nomination papers and end on October 23, 2022. Candidates may not accept donations, spend money, or advertise until they file their nomination. If interested in running for office, you are encouraged to view the Ministry's Candidates Guide. Full details available in the 2022 Candidates Package and Election Campaign Forms. Questions may be directed to the Clerk by email (clerk@westelgin.net) or phone 519-785-0560 ext. 222 |
| Accessible Election |
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The Municipality of West Elgin’s Accessibility Pre-Election Report supports and strengthens the Municipality’s commitment to respond to the needs of all electors. The focus of this Plan is to ensure that electoral services are accessible to all electors and candidates. The intention is to identify and reduce or eliminate barriers and create a positive voting experience. The review of accessibility issues and initiatives and addressing barrier prevention and/or removal is an ongoing practice. This plan will be updated as new opportunities are identified or become available. Municipal Elections Accessibility Plan |
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Clerk's Election Procedures |
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In an election year, the Clerk shall establish procedures and forms for use of any voting and vote-counting equipment authorized by by-law and provide a copy of the procedures and forms to each candidate when his/her nominations are filed. |
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