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Fred Tranquilli
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52 Frank Street
Strathroy, ON
N7G 2R4
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Elected Offices

The following Municipal and School Board positions are available:

  • Mayor - One (1) to be elected
  • Deputy Mayor - One (1) to be elected
  • Councillor - Seven (7) to be elected
    • Four to be elected by voters in Ward 1 (former Town of Strathroy)
    • Three to be elected by voters in Ward 2 (former Caradoc Township)
  • Thames Valley District School Board Trustee - Two (2) to be elected
  • London District Catholic School Board Trustee - One (1) to be elected
  • Conseil Scolaire Viamonde (French Language Public) - One to be elected
  • Conseil Scholaire Catholique Providence (French Language Catholic) - One to be elected

Nomination Period

Nominations will be accepted starting Monday, May 2, 2022, until Friday, August 19 at 2:00 p.m.  Candidates wishing to withdraw their nomination must notify the Clerk in writing before 2:00 p.m. on Friday, August 19, 2022.

Wards

Strathroy-Caradoc is made up of two wards:

  • Ward 1 - Former Town of Strathroy (View 2022 Ward 1 Map - Corrected - PDF [2 MB])
  • Ward 2 - Former Township of Caradoc (View 2022 Ward 2 Map - Corrected - PDF [2 MB])

Candidates may run in either ward, and do not have to live in a particular ward in order to be its councillor. However, candidates that run in a ward where they do not live will not be able to vote for themselves.

The Mayor and Deputy Mayor are elected "at large" by all voters. Ward 1 voters are to elect four councillors. Ward 2 voters are to elect three councillors.

Who can be a Mayor, Deputy Mayor, or Councillor candidate?

A person is entitled to be a candidate for mayor or councillor if they are:

  • a resident of the Municipality of Strathroy-Caradoc, or an owner or tenant of land in the Municipality, or the spouse of an owner or tenant;
  • a Canadian citizen;
  • at least 18 years old;
  • on the Voters List and
  • are not legally prohibited from voting by law.

Who cannot be a Mayor, Deputy Mayor, or Councillor candidate?

The following people are disqualified from being elected as a member of council, or holding office as a member of council:

  • an employee of the municipality unless they take an unpaid leave of absence beginning the day they are nominated, and resign if elected to office;
  • a judge of any court;
  • a Member of Parliament, a Member of Provincial Parliament, or a Senator;
  • a candidate who failed to file the necessary financial statement(s) in the last municipal election;
  • anyone that is legally prohibited from voting by law.

How can I add my name to the Voter's List?

Check out www.voterlookup.ca to confirm or update your name and information as it appears on the Voter's List.

Candidates for School Board Trustee

Who can be a School Board Trustee Candidate?

To run in any of the four school boards represented in the Municipality of Strathroy-Caradoc, on the day the nomination paper is filed, a person must be:

  • A Canadian citizen;
  • 18 years of age or older;
  • A resident in the area of jurisdiction of the school board.

The Municipality of Strathroy-Caradoc has been designated as the lead municipality for Middlesex County trustee elections for the following school boards:

  • Thames Valley District School Board - 2 to be elected
  • London District Catholic School Board - 1 to be elected

If you are running for these positions, you must file your nomination with the Strathroy-Caradoc Municipal Office.

  • Call 519-245-1070 to schedule your appointment
  • E-Mail the Elections Team to schedule your appointment

Persons interested in running for the following school board must file their nomination with the City of London:

  • Conseil Scolaire Viamonde

Persons interested in running for the following school board must file their nomination with the City of Woodstock:

  • Conseil Scolarie Catholique Providence
Filing Your Nomination

The nomination period closed on Friday, August 19, 2022 at 2:00 p.m.

Candidates were required to fill out the Nomination Form and file it with the Municipal Clerk. Candidates began filing their Nomination Papers on Monday, May 2, 2022 at 9:00 a.m.

Each candidate for Council submitted the signatures of 25 voters supporting their nomination. Each supporter must be on the Municipal Voters List and sign a declaration stating their eligibility to vote in the Municipality (endorsements do not need to be ward-specific). Those that endorsed a nomination must have been eligible to vote as of the day they signed the prescribed form.

Filing Fees

  • Mayor - $200
  • Deputy Mayor - $100
  • Councillor - $100
  • School Board Trustee - $100

Candidates are entitled to a refund of their filing fee if they submit their campaign financial statement by the deadline.

Campaign Finances 

A candidate's election campaign period begins the day they file a nomination. No contributions can be made or accepted and no expenses may be incurred before the Clerk receives the nomination form. If you file a nomination form, you must file a financial statement. This includes candidates who withdrew their nomination, candidates who were not certified and did not appear on the ballot, and candidates who were acclaimed.

Candidates are responsible for keeping records of all financial activities related to their campaign.

Please note that PDFs prescribed by the Province of Ontario cannot be opened in the latest versions of Firefox or Chrome browsers. All forms must be downloaded and saved to your device and modified using Adobe Reader.

  • Financial Statement - Candidate (Form 4)
  • Financial Statement - Subsequent Expenses (Form 5)
  • Notice of Extension of Campaign Period (Form 6)
Information for Candidates
  • 2022 Strathroy-Caradoc Municipal Election Policies & Procedures (PDF [1.16 MB])
  • Use of Corporate Resources Policy (For Election Purposes) (PDF [464 kb])

Ontario Municipal Candidate's Guide

The Province of Ontario releases a candidate guide for every municipal election. The link below is the guide for the 2022 municipal and school board elections.

  • 2022 Candidates' Guide for Ontario Municipal Council & School Board Elections

2022 Municipal Candidate Information Session

Check out a virtual candidate information session from the Ministry of Municipal Affairs, and organized by the local clerks of Middlesex County, highlighting what candidates should know about the Municipal Elections Act and highlighting the roles and responsibilities of Council and Council members. View the session via YouTube.

Ontario Municipal Councillor's Guide

To learn more about the duties of municipal councillors and the role of Council, please see the Ontario Municipal Councillor's Guide.

Lead Where You Live: A guide on running for municipal council

Elected municipal leaders play a vital role in making sure that communities are healthy and successful, socially and economically. Councils shape priorities, ensure accountability to the public, and represent the people who elect them. They provide a democratic forum for diverse perspectives and experiences to be heard, so that better decisions are made and good governance is maintained. Having people with a variety of backgrounds and lived experiences on council helps the municipality better meet the needs of all residents and businesses.

If you are thinking of running for election in 2022, AMO's guide will introduce you to some of the key steps in that process. It will also give you a sense of what life is like as an elected member of a municipal council.

  • Lead Where You Live: A guide on running for municipal council (External Link)
All Forms for Municipal Candidates

Please note that PDFs prescribed by the Province of Ontario cannot be opened in the latest versions of Firefox or Chrome browsers. All forms must be downloaded and saved to your device and modified using Adobe Reader.

  • Nomination Paper (Form 1)
  • Endorsement of Nomination (Form 2)
  • Financial Statement - Candidate (Form 4)
  • Financial Statement - Subsequent Expenses (Form 5)
  • Notice of Extension of Campaign Period (Form 6)
  • Direct link to all forms for voters and municipal candidates via the Ministry of Municipal Affairs
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