Information for Candidates
Municipal elections and school board trustee elections occur every four years, or at any time (through a by-election) should a vacancy occur on City Council or on one of the school boards. Visit the following links for more information related to being a candidate.
- Candidate Guides - Preparing candidates for their campaigns and expectations of elected officials.
- Election Nomination Packages - The necessities of becoming a candidate.
- Additional Resources - Expenses, school board resources, ward boundaries, and learning to become an elected official.
Key Dates (2020)
- Jun 1 - Campaign expense period begins
- Sep 22 - Call for nominations
- Sep 25 - Election signs/posters can be erected
- Oct 7 at 4:00 pm - Nomination day (Nomination period closes)
- Oct 8 at 4:00 pm - Withdrawal day
- Oct 30 - Advance polls begin
- Nov 13 - Election Day