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Nominations were received for the following municipal offices:
- Mayor - One (1) to be elected
- Deputy Mayor - One (1) to be elected
- Councillors - Seven (7) to be elected
Nomination Information
To run for the office of mayor or councillor, candidates filed a prescribed Nomination Paper. Candidates can not raise or spend any money on their campaign until this nomination paper is filed.
Nomination Period
- Tuesday, May 1, 2018 is the first day Candidates may file a Nomination Paper for the office of Mayor, Deputy Mayor, Councillor or School Board Trustee.
- The deadline for candidates to submit their Nomination Papers is Friday, July 27, 2018 at 2:00 p.m.
- The deadline for the withdrawal of a nomination is Monday, July 30, 2018 at 4:00 p.m.
Wards
Strathroy-Caradoc is made up of two wards:
- Ward 1 - Former Town of Strathroy (View Ward 1 Map)
- Ward 2 - Former Township of Caradoc (View Ward 2 Map)
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.
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Candidate Training Opportunities |
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AMO - "So You Want to Run For Council?" The Association of Municipalities Ontario (AMO) offers an online course to provide an overview of what you should know before deciding to run for municipal office. The expertise of content designed by current and retired members of council, paired with the practical tools you need, make this an invaluable course for those about to start a municipal election campaign. |
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Eligibility |
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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:
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:
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| Filing Your Nomination |
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The nomination period closed on Friday, July 27, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. Candidates were required to fill out the Nomination Form and file it with the Municipal Clerk. Nomination papers and candidate packages were available online and at the Municipal Office (52 Frank Street, Strathroy). Candidates began filing their Nomination Papers on Tuesday, May 1, 2018 at 8:30 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 signed a declaration stating their eligibility to vote in the Municipality. Those endorsing a nomination must be eligible to vote as of the day they sign the prescribed form. Nomination Papers were filed by the candidate in-person at the Municipal Office. All forms required original signatures and were not submitted electronically. The following was required to complete the filing:
Filing Fees Mayor - $200 Deputy Mayor - $100 Councillor - $100 Candidates are entitled to a refund of their filing fee if they submit their campaign financial statement by the deadline. |
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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. |
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Important Forms and Documents |
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Direct link to all forms for municipal candidates via the Ministry of Municipal Affairs |