2022 Municipal Election
The next Municipal Election will be held on Monday October 24, 2022.
The Township of Amaranth will be proceeding with a hybrid method for voting in the 2022 Election, offering voting through telephone, internet and paper options.
Vote anywhere, anytime. Electors will be able to vote remotely using their own devices in the comfort of their home. Advantages include less travel, removing time constraints, and improved accessibility for persons with disabilities or people who are ill or away from home.
The voting period for electors in the Township of Amaranth will be:
Telephone and Internet Voting:
Friday October 14, 2022 starting at 10:00am to Monday October 24, 2022 at 8:00pm
Paper Ballot Voting:
Advanced Paper Voting - Saturday October 15, 2022 from 12:00pm to 4:00pm
Election Day - Monday October 24, 2022 from 10:00am to 8:00pm
More information related to the 2022 Municipal Election will be posted as it becomes available.
Get on the Voters List
If you are an Ontario resident over the age of 18, you should confirm that you're on the voters' list. Verify that your information is correct and if necessary, change your school support for electoral purposes or add names to your property address.
Updating this information will help ensure that municipal voters’ lists are accurate and up to date in preparation for the 2022 municipal and school board elections.
Click on this link to inquire further https://voterlookup.ca/home.aspx
Candidate Information
Candidates who intend to run in the 2022 Municipal Election must file all of the necessary documentation along with the required filing fee during the nomination period. Filing must be done in person or by an agent (not by mail, email or fax) with the Clerk at The Township of Amaranth Municipal Office at 374028 6th Line, Amaranth, ON, L9W 0M6.
Nomination period runs from May 2, 2022 to August 18, 2022 (Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) and on Nomination Day Friday August 19, 2022 (9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m)
To run for office, you must be an eligible elector in the Township of Amaranth. This means that you must be:
- A Canadian Citizen;
- At least 18 years of age;
- Reside in the Township, or be the owner or tenant of land in the Township, or the spouse of such owner or tenant; and
- Not prohibited from voting under any law.
The 2022 Municipal Election is for the following positions:
Mayor, one to be elected;
Deputy-Mayor, one to be elected;
Councillors, three to be elected.
Term of New Council:
November 15, 2022 to November 14, 2026
2022 Municipal Candidate Information Sessions
Are you thinking of running for office in the next Municipal election? If you would like to learn more about becoming a candidate in Dufferin County please see information under Resources.
In-Person Candidate Information Session
Town of Shelburne
Thursday May 5th, 2022
2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Grace Tipling Hall - 203 Main Street East, Shelburne
Unofficial List of Candidates - As of May 2, 2022
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| Gerrits, Chris |
Tel: 519-288-6177 |
May 2, 2022 |
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| Little, Gail |
Tel: 519-925-2983 |
May 2, 2022 |
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Resources
Association of Municipalities Ontario (AMO) - Municipal Elections
MMAH Candidate Information Session Presentation - April 12, 2022
Fred Dean Candidate Information Session Presentation - April 19, 2022
Consent to Provide Candidate Contact Information
Financial Statement - Auditors Report Candidate - Form 4
Accessibility
The Township of Amaranth has made great efforts in promoting a barrier free community. In an effort to ensure that the 2022 Municipal Election is consistent with the core principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, a plan must be developed in advance of the election in order to identify measures to be taken and reported to Council following the election.
Accessibility Plan coming soon!