The 2022 Municipal Election will be held on Monday, October 24, 2022.
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For more information on important dates respecting the 2022 Municipal and School Board Election, please review the following: |
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Election Notices | ||||||||||||
Candidate Information | ||||||||||||
Information on each of the registered 2022 Candidates is included here as it becomes available. The Nomination Period extends from May 2, 2022 until August 19th, 2022 at 2:00 pm. Offices for Election
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Council Reports |
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Registered Third Party Advertisers |
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The registration period for a third party advertiser for the 2022 Municipal and School Board Election will be between May 2, 2022 to October 21, 2022. Once registered, details will appear below:
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Third Party Advertising |
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The Municipal Elections Act includes rules for third party advertising. A third party advertisement is any ad that promotes, supports or opposes a candidate in an election. If a person, corporation or trade union intends to spend money between May 2, 2022, and voting day on advertisements or other materials that support, promote or oppose a candidate in the municipal election, or a question on the ballot, they are required to register as a third party advertiser with the Clerk. Registration Period The registration period for a third party advertiser for the 2022 Municipal and School Board Election will be between May 2, 2022 to October 21, 2022. Registration must be filed in person at the Clerk's Office, 20 Pelham Town Square, Fonthill. Appointments are preferred. Please contact Holly Willford, Town Clerk: hwillford@pelham.ca or at 905-892-2607 ext. 315. It is important to note that you may not spend money on your campaign, accept contributions or begin advertising until the Clerk certifies your registration. Eligibility You are eligible to register as a third party advertiser if you are:
You are not eligible to register as a third party advertiser if you are:
Third party advertisers must identify themselves and provide mandatory information on all advertising beginning May 2, 2022 until the close of voting on October 24, 2022. Third party advertisements must contain the following information:
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Election Maps |
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Compliance Audit Committee |
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Coming soon. |
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External Resources |
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Please visit the links below for additional helpful information on the 2022 Municipal Election:
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Voter Information | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Voter List | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Local municipalities throughout Niagara are encouraging all voters to check to see if they are on the Voters List for the 2022 Municipal and School Board Elections by visiting www.voterlookup.ca.
Voterlookup.ca is an online service used to collect and confirm information that will be used in the preparation of the final voters’ lists across Ontario. You can also change your school support for electoral purposes and add names of other eligible voters to your property address. To confirm your information is accurately recorded for the upcoming municipal elections, log on to voterlookup.ca using your property address or assessment roll number and your full name and date of birth. Updating this information will help to ensure that municipal Voters’ Lists are accurate and up-to-date in preparation for municipal and school board elections occurring this October. If you do not have access to the internet, please contact the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) at 1-866-296-6722.
Am I on the Voter's' list? Residents can now use the form below to confirm if they're registered to vote in the 2022 Municipal Elections
Additional Resources |
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*NEW for 2022* Alternative Voting Method - On Demand Special Ballot "Vote By Mail" | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
The alternative voting method On Demand Special Ballot, otherwise known as “Vote by Mail”, is offered to all electors during the 2022 Municipal and School Board Election. This alternative voting method provides electors the opportunity to cast their vote without physically attending a polling station. On Demand Special Ballot kits will be distributed to pre-registered electors by regular mail. Completed ballots may be returned to the Clerk via regular mail or deposited into a pre-determined Ballot Return Station.
Each qualified elector wishing to utilize this alternative voting method must register with the Clerk. On Demand Special Ballot registration begins September 1, 2022 and concludes September 26, 2022. Registration information and procedure will be available on this webpage in August 2022. |
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Advanced Voting Dates and Polling Stations | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Advanced Voting, 10 am - 8 pm (All Wards, All Polls):
Institutional Voting Only, October 24th, 2022:
Please click here for an inclusive list in PDF: Advance Voting Dates and Polling Stations |
Information for Candidates |
Nominations for Mayor, Pelham Regional Councillor, Ward Councillor, School Board Trustee - DSBN: Nominations can be filed in-person or through an agent. Faxed or electronic submissions are not acceptable. Nominations will be received by the Town Clerk from May 2nd, 2022 to 2:00 pm on August 19, 2022, at: *Appointments preferred. Please contact Holly Willford, Town Clerk: hwillford@pelham.ca or at 905-892-2607 ext. 315.
Qualifications and Nominations Requirements NOTE: Nomination forms will be made available spring of 2022 or sooner, once released by the Province.
The following are disqualified from being elected or holding office on a municipal Council:
A full list of disqualifications is available under the Municipal Elections Act and Municipal Act, found here. Filing Fees
Withdrawal of Nomination If a candidate decides they no longer wish to run for Office, the following must occur:
Last day to withdrawal: Friday, August 19, 2022 between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m.
Reasons to Reject a Nomination by the Clerk Prior to 4:00 p.m. on August 22, 2022 (Monday following Nomination Day) the Town Clerk must examine each nomination filed. If satisfied and the nomination complies with the Municipal Election Act, 1996, the person is qualifies to be nominated and the Town Clerk shall certify the nomination. If not satisfied, the Town Clerk shall reject the nomination and give notice to the person who sought to be nominated and all other candidates for that office. The Town Clerk's decision to reject a nomination is final.
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Candidates' Night - April 28, 2022 |
On April 28, 2022, Candidates' Night will be held at the Meridian Community Centre. Event details are as follows: Date: April 28, 2022 Time: 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Location: Meridian Community Centre - Accursi Room, 100 Meridian Way, Fonthill, ON, L0S 1E6 Event Breakdown: 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. - Municipal Booths Open This event welcomes in-person attendance. Additionally, the presentation will be livestreamed with the opportunity for viewers to email questions to clerks@pelham.ca to be read and answered live. The recording of the presentation is posted below. |
Election Overview |
Offices to be ElectedAt this election, members will be elected for the period commencing November 15, 2022 for the following offices:
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Important Forms for Candidates |
All forms can be accessed on the Ontario Central Forms Repository.
To view/print PDF forms Adobe Acrobat Reader (version 10.0 or above) is required. Download the free Adobe Acrobat Reader If a problem is encountered opening a PDF using a browser such as Chrome, please follow these steps to open and complete the form.
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Campaign Information |
Candidates cannot raise or spend any money on their campaign until the appropriate nomination paper is filed with the Town Clerk. Contributions are considered to be any money, goods or services given to and accepted by, or on behalf of, the candidate for their campaign. The candidate's campaign period begins on the date the candidate files their nomination papers. It is the responsibility of each candidate to ensure they are qualified to run for office. |
Niagara Region: Seat at the Table Program |
Niagara Region's Seat at the Table program aims to address barriers that women face running for municipal office and to improve the environment once elected. The goal is to increase the number of women, particularly underrepresented women, elected for municipal government in Niagara by promoting understanding, awareness and confidence through education, mentorship and support to those interested in running for election. The program consists of four workshops that will help women and underrepresented groups feel informed and educated when making the decision to run for local government. Those elected will then be invited to participate in three sessions in 2023.
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Election Opportunities |
The Town of Pelham offers a variety of unique opportunities to participate in the 2022 Municipal and School Board Election. Please visit the link below for a description of election personnel positions: |
How to apply |
Election Worker Application - Fillable PDF Election Worker Application - Word Applications are also available in print at Town Hall. Completed applications shall be submitted to Jacquie Miller, Legislative and Committee Coordinator jmiller@pelham.ca. Due to delay in regular mail, it is preferred that you return the completed application via email, in-person drop off or drop box situated at the lower level of Town Hall, 20 Pelham Town Square, Fonthill. |
The Town Clerk's staff are pleased to assist you with any questions you may have concerning the Municipal Election.
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