Timmins’ 2022 municipal election is taking place on October 24, 2022. If you are interested in running for the office of Mayor, Council, or School Board Trustee, the nomination period officially opens May 2, 2022 and will close on August 19, 2022 at 2:00 p.m.
Beginning May 2, the nomination package can be picked up at Service Timmins in City Hall during regular business hours, Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Interested candidates can file their nomination with Service Timmins between May 2, 2022 up to and including Nomination Day on August 19, 2022 by 2:00 p.m.
A nomination must be signed by the candidate and filed in person or by an agent and accompanied by the filing fee: $200 for Mayor, $100 for Members of Council and School Board Trustees. A $200 deposit is also required as per City of Timmins Sign By-law No. 2012-7223, Section VI. The fees can be paid via cash, debit, certified cheque or money order made payable to the City of Timmins.
All residents can take this opportunity to verify that they are on the municipal Voter’s List. This list differs from provincial and federal voter’s lists and is collected by the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC). If you have moved or changed address after 2018, visit voterlookup.ca to verify that we have your correct information or make changes as necessary.
For more information on this year’s municipal election, including running for council, how to check your eligibility for office and file a nomination, please visit Timmins.ca under Elections. You can also download Ontario’s latest 2022 Voters’ and Candidates’ Guides.
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