2022 Municipal Election
2022 MUNICIPAL ELECTION
This year's election saw a participation rate of 31.7%.
There were 3,389 eligible voters.
573 votes were cast via internet/phone and 596 were cast via mail in ballot.
Of the 1,169 ballots received - 8 ballots were ‘Spoiled’ via internet/phone, and 6 ballots were ‘Rejected’ during the manual count of the mail in ballots.
Total Active Ballots 1,155
Thank you to all the Candidates who put their names forward to serve their Community.
FINANCIAL STATEMENT - AUDITOR'S REPORT CANDIDATE - FORM 4
SAM DUNNETT TO VIEW CLICK HERE
PETER GOS TO VIEW CLICK HERE
BILL BISHOP TO VIEW CLICK HERE
MICHAEL GEBHARDT TO VIEW CLICK HERE
WAYNE SMITH TO VIEW CLICK HERE
JULIE FERRIS-LIDSTONE TO VIEW CLICK HERE
BRAD KNELLER TO VIEW CLICK HERE
RECOUNT RESULTS
UNOFFICIAL RESULTS
PLEASE NOTE THERE WILL BE A RECOUNT BETWEEN JULIE FERRIS-LIDSTONE AND JON HIND
Electors in the Municipality of Magnetawan will have the convenience of choosing to vote by internet, telephone or mail
THERE IS NO IN PERSON VOTING STATIONS BUT ELECTORS CAN BRING IN THEIR COMPLETED YELLOW RETURN ENVELOPE WHICH CONTAINS THE SIGNED DECLARATION, AND THE COMPLETED BALLOT IN THE SECRECY ENVELOPE. (DO NOT PLACE YOUR SIGNED DECLARATION IN THE SECRECY ENVELOPE.) TO THE OFFICE MONDAY TO FRIDAY FROM 8AM TO 5PM OR ON ELECTION DAY MONDAY OCTOBER 24 8:00 AM TO 8:00 PM.
OR DROP IT IN THE MUNICIPAL DROP BOX
VOTING INFORMATION LETTERS HAVE BEEN MAILED OUT VIA CANADA POST
IF YOU HAVE NOT RECEIVED YOUR VOTER INFORMATION LETTER AND ARE ELIGIBLE TO VOTE
PLEASE CONTACT THE MUNICIPAL OFFICE AT
(705) 387-3947 OR elections@magnetawan.com
HELPFUL TIPS!
If you choose to Vote by Mail - you cannot vote by Internet or Phone. Once we receive your mail in ballot - your PIN will be deactivated. Please ensure you give the post office plenty of time to deliver your ballot to us. If your ballot is not received by 8:00 pm on Election Night, we cannot count it.
If you are Voting by Internet: The voting website address is included in your Voting Information Letter. Only use this official voting website address by typing it directly, and exactly, into the address bar, NOT the search engine bar (i.e., google, yahoo, bing) and do not include “http” at the start. If you are using Internet Explorer, after you enter the address, press “enter” or “return” on your keyboard. DO NOT use the magnifying glass.
CLICK HERE TO WATCH A SAMPLE VOTE BY INTERNET VIDEO
If you are Voting by Telephone: Using the speaker phone option (if you are in a private location) to make it easier to listen to the instructions in their entirety. Make your selections and only press the # (number sign - hashtag) key when you are finished making all of your selections for each race. Please make sure you wait to ensure that the system says “Goodbye” which confirms that you have successfully voted.
Note: If you get interrupted while you are Voting by Internet and lose your connection - you can go back later to finish OR you can use the telephone to finish. If you get interrupted while you are Voting by Telephone and have to hang up - you can go back later to finish OR you can use the internet to finish. Electronic voting is interchangeable BUT you cannot change your vote once it is cast!
You can determine if your Mail-in Ballot was received by going to the voting website and entering your PIN and Date of Birth prior to the election close at 8:00 pm.
If you attempt to vote both by mail and electronically (internet or telephone), only the ballot that arrives first will be counted.
If you have any questions, give us a call 705 387 3947 or drop us a line at elections@magnetawan.com
WANT TO SEE WHO IS RUNNING AND THEIR CONTACT INFORMATION?
or for a PDF printable copy: CLICK HERE
EL07 LIST OF CERTIFIED CANDIDATES
CHECK TO SEE IF YOU ARE ON THE LIST TO VOTE!
Not sure if you are on the list and eligible to vote? Give us a call. We can let you know what you need to do to get on the list!
Not sure if you are eligible?
As per the Municipal Elections Act, you are entitled to vote in the Municipality of Magnetawan if on voting day you:
(a) reside in the Municipality or are the owner or tenant of land there, or the spouse of such owner or tenant;
(b) are a Canadian citizen;
(c) are at least 18 years old; and
(d) are not prohibited from voting under subsection (3) or otherwise by law.
Persons prohibited from voting:
(3) 1. A person who is serving a sentence of imprisonment in a penal or correctional institution.
2. A corporation.
3. A person acting as executor or trustee or in any other representative capacity.
4. A person who was convicted of the corrupt practice described in subsection 90 (3), if voting day in the current election is less than five years after voting day in the election in respect of which he or she was convicted. 1996, c. 32, Sched., s. 17 (3); 2006, c. 9, Sched. H, s. 4.
IMPORTANT DATES
Nomination start date: May 2, 2022
Nomination end date: August 19, 2022 at 2:00 p.m.
Advanced Polls Open: Tuesday, October 11 at 10:00 am
Election Day: October 24, 2022 from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
New term of Council begins: November 16, 2022
To view all the KEY DATES CLICK HERE
ALMAGUIN AREA JOINT COMPLIANCE AUDIT COMMITTEE REQUEST FOR MEMBERSHIP
Individuals wishing to be considered for appointment to the Almaguin Area Joint Compliance Audit Committee for the 2022 election period, are invited to submit a resume not later than 4:00pm on Thursday September 29, 2022
To view the ad CLICK HERE
To view the Terms of Reference CLICK HERE
NOMINATION PERIOD (CANDIDATE REGISTRATION) HAS ENDED
The Nomination period for Municipal Elections is
May 2, 2022 at 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 pm weekdays
until August 19, 2022 at 2:00 p.m.
NOMINATION PACKAGES
Are you thinking of running for the 2022 Municipal Election?
Nomination Packages are available for pick up at the Municipal Office
and contain all the information you will need to get started!
Still have questions? Give us a call
NOMINATION PROCESS
To run for the office of Mayor or Councillor for the 2022 Municipal Election you must file a nomination paper in person and pay the required filing fee.
Candidates who are qualified to file a nomination must complete the prescribed Nomination Paper - Form 1 together with the required filing fee.
The required filing fee is $200 for the Office of the Mayor or $100 for all other offices.
Payment is accepted in the form of cash, certified cheque, or money order made payable to the Municipality of Magnetawan.
Until you file a nomination paper, you cannot raise or spend any money on your campaign.
Nominations must be filed in person at the Clerk's Office at the Municipality of Magnetawan Municipal Office at 4304 Highway 520 Magnetawan by the Candidate.
QUALIFICATION OF A MEMBER OF COUNCIL
18 Years of Age or Older; and
A Canadian Citizen; and
A resident of the Municipality of Magnetawan or an owner or tenant of land in the Municipality of Magnetawan or the spouse of such a person; and
Eligible to Vote.
PERSON WHO ARE OR MAY BE DISQUALIFIED FROM SEEKING ELECTION TO COUNCIL OR A LOCAL BOARD
The following persons are disqualified from being elected to Municipal Office:
Any person not eligible to vote in the Municipality;
An employee of a Municipality unless he or she takes an unpaid leave of absence before being nominated, and resigns, if elected for office;
A judge of any court;
A member of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario, a Senator, or a Member of the House of Commons;
A inmate of a penal or correctional institution under sentence of imprisonment; and
A person who by reason of any violations of the election campaign financial requirements or violations for not filling the financial statements pursuant to the Municipality Elections Act, 1996.
FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO READ THE 2022 CANDIDATES GUIDE
PUBLIC NOTICE ACCESSIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE 2022 MUNICIPAL ELECTION