2022 Municipal Election
Municipal elections in Ontario are governed by the Municipal Elections Act. The municipal election will be held on Monday, October 24, 2022.
- Mayor (1) - elected at large
- Councillors (6) - elected at large
- School Board Trustees
Make a selection to learn more:
- Nomination Package
- Election FAQ
- Candidates
- Role of the Clerk
- Past Election Information
- Telephone and Internet Voting Procedures
NEW! Nomination Package
Every person who proposes to be a candidate must file a complete nomination package with the Clerk's Office. Nomination packages can be downloaded below or picked up at the Tillsonburg Customer Service Centre (10 Lisgar Ave.). A candidate may file his or her nomination papers during the Nomination period.
The Nomination Period is from May 2, 2022 until August 18, 2022.
| Date | Clerk's Office Hours |
|---|---|
| May 2 to August 18* |
Monday to Friday 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. |
| August 19* |
Friday 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. |
*The Clerk’s Office requires you to book an appointment to file your nomination to ensure ample time to review the package.
Nominations must be filed in person. Email clerks@tillsonburg.ca to book an appointment. More information about filing your nomination papers can be found in the nomination package below:
- Nomination Package Table of Contents
- Form 1 Nomination Paper
- Form 2 Endorsement of Nomination
- EL19 - Withdrawal of Nomination
- EL52 - Consent to Release Personal Information
- Town of Tillsonburg Candidates Guide 2022
- 2022 Candidates' Guide - MMHA
Election FAQ
| Who can vote? |
Anyone can vote in a municipal election who, on the day of the election, is:
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| Am I on the voters' list? |
| You must be on the voters' list in order to be able to cast a ballot.
The voters' list is prepared in three steps: 1. A preliminary list is created by the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) based on data it keeps on home ownership and tenancy. 2. The preliminary list is sent to the municipal clerk in advance of a regular election which occurs every 4 years as noted above or after a by-election has been called. The clerk can correct any errors on the list, and the corrected list then becomes the voters' list. 3. Changes can be made to the list. If you are not on the voters' list or if your information is incorrect (for example, you have moved but your former address is still showing on the list), you may apply to have your name added or to have your information corrected. This may be done until the close of voting on voting day in a regular election or by-election. You may have your name added to the voters list at the voting place. We encourage everyone to bring photo ID with them as you will be asked to provide proof of your eligibility to vote in this manner. |
| Who can be a candidate? |
To be eligible as a candidate in the Town of Tillsonburg municipal election, you must meet the following requirements:
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| How to become a candidate |
Any individual looking to run for municipal office must be considered an eligible candidate and complete the prescribed nomination procedures outlined below.
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| Candidate Campaign Finances |
The campaign period begins once a nomination paper or notice of registration is filed with the Clerk.
It is the responsibility of the candidate to file a complete and accurate financial statement on time. Candidates should completely familiarize themselves with the appropriate sections of the Municipal Elections Act, 1996. |
| Important Dates and Candidate Information Sessions |
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Candidate Information Sessions
Nomination Period for Candidates
Third Party Advertising Registration Period
Lame Duck - Restricted Acts After Nomination Day A lame duck situation is determined by the Clerk, after the following dates as applicable, and as per Section 275 of the Municipal Act 2001
Voter's List Revision Period
Voting Period for Electors
Term of New Council
Ending of Campaigns
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For further information about Ontario's municipal and school board elections please see:
- Ministry of Municipal Affairs 2022 Election Guide for Candidates
- Ministry of Municipal Affairs 2022 Election Guide for Voters
Please check back as we anticipate updates closer to the election.
Unofficial Candidates
The list of candidates for the 2022 Municipal and School Board Election will be regularly updated as nomination papers are filed.
| Name | Address | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedric Tomico | 41 Glenridge Rd., Tillsonburg | 519-521-7872 | cedric@nu-decor.ca |
| Michael Holly | 3 Hillside Drive., Tillsonburg | 519-842-8826 |
michael.holly@rogers.com |
| Chris (Chrissy) Rosehart | 170 Tillson Ave., Tillsonburg | 519-842-2381 |
| Name | Address | Phone | |
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Role of the Clerk
The Town Clerk serves as the Returning Officer for Municipal Elections, and is responsible for planning and executing a municipal election every four years or a By-Election if so required in accordance with the Municipal Elections Act, 1996.
The Town Clerk fulfils a number of statutory duties in the management and delivery of the municipal election, including but not limited to:
- Training Elections Staff (i.e. Poll Clerks, Revision Clerk, Tabulators, etc.)
- Establishing & Managing Polling Stations
- Maintaining the Voter's List
- Receiving Candidate Nominations
- Declaring & Posting Notice of Election Results
- Maintaining Election Records, including Candidate Campaign Expenses
Past Election Information
Telephone and Internet Voting Procedures
On May 10, 2021, the Council of the Town of Tillsonburg adopted By-law Number 2021-050 authorizing the use of an alternative voting method, that being the Telephone/Internet Voting method.
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