
2022 Municipal Election
Unofficial List of Candidates - as of May 3, 2022
Mayor
Deputy Mayor
Councillor
English Public - Upper Grand District School Board
English Separate - Dufferin Peel Catholic District School Board
French Public - Conseil scolaire Viamonde
Eric Lapointe
French Separate - Conseil scolaire de district catholique Centre-Sud
Candidate Information |
Virtual Candidate Information Session presented by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing Candidate Qualifications - Municipal OfficeA candidate for municipal office must, upon nomination, be a qualified municipal elector and fulfill all of the following requirements:
It is the responsibility of the candidate to determine whether he or she is qualified to be elected to and hold office. Additional InformationThe Province has prepared a 2022 Candidates' Guide - for the Municipal Council and School Board election. This guide is not meant to replace provincial legislation. It provides general information about the rules contained in the Municipal Elections Act, 1996 and other legislation and regulations. For information regarding school board trustees please contact the designated office:
Nomination Process for CandidatesThe nomination period for individuals to register as candidates has changed as a result of recent amendments to the Municipal Elections Act. The nomination period now begins May 2nd and ends on August 19, 2022. Nominations forms (Form 1) will be accepted at the Municipal Office during regular business hours from May 2, 2022 to August 18, 2022. Appointments are recommended. Note: If filed by an agent, photo identification of the candidate is required. Facsimile transmissions, e-mail or mail-in nomination forms are not permitted. Nomination packages are available at the Municipal Office. Filing FeesCandidates who are qualified to file a nomination must complete the prescribed Nomination Paper - Form 1 with the required filing fee. The required filing fee is:
Payment is accepted in the form of cash or debit. (Exact change only)
Please refer to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs for additional information. |
Candidate Financial Statements |
For a campaign period ending December 31, 2022, Financial Statements must be filed by all candidates on or before 2:00 p.m. on Friday, March 31, 2023, There is a 30 day grace period for late filing that includes a late filing fee of $500. If a candidate is not able to meet the deadline, he/she may apply to the Superior Court of Justice prior to the March 31st deadline for an extension. |
Compliance Audit Committee |
Each municipality and school board must appoint a Compliance Audit Committee (CAC). The role of the Compliance Audit Committee is to receive and make decisions on applications for compliance audits of candidates' and registered third party election campaign finances. The CAC is also responsible for reviewing reports submitted by the Clerk with respect to any contributor who appears to have contravened any of the contribution limits to a candidate's election campaign or to a registered third party election campaign. |
Key Dates |
Nominations Open - May 2, 2022 Nomination Day - August 19, 2022 Election Day - October 24, 2022 Election Results Declared - October 25, 2022 |
Third party Advertising |
What is a Third Party Advertising?Third party advertising refers to advertisements or other materials that support, promote or oppose a candidate, or support, promote or oppose a “yes or “no” answer to a question on the ballot.
What is not a third party advertisement?Activities that do not involve spending money, such as discussions or expressing an opinion about a candidate are not considered to be third party advertising. Examples include:
Who can be a third party advertiser?Only those who have registered can spend money on third party advertising. The following are eligible to register as a third party advertiser:
Who cannot be a third party advertiser?A candidate running for any municipal council or school board office cannot registered to be a third party advertiser in any municipality.
The Province has prepared the 2022 Third Party Advertisers' Guide. This guide provides information to those who want to register as third party advertisers for the 2022 municipal council and school board elections. It is not meant to replace provincial legislation. It provides general information about the rules contained in the Municipal Elections Act, 1996 and other legislation and regulations
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Voter Information |
Qualified electors must be:
The Town of Grand Valley will use Internet and Telephone Voting for the 2022 Municipal Election.
Check if you are on the Voter's List!
The Province has prepared the 2022 Voters' Guide to provide information to voter for the 2022 municipal council and school board elections. It provides general information about the rules contained in the Municipal Elections Act, 1996 and other legislation and regulations.
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The current term of office for the Council of the Town of Grand Valley runs from December 1, 2018 to November 14, 2022.
2021 Council Vacancy
Appointment of Councillor
At the Special Meeting of Council, July 20, 2021, Council for the Town of Grand Valley appointed Paul Latam to the position of Councillor. Mr. Latam will be sworn in at the August 10, 2021 Regular Meeting of Council.
2019 Council Vacancy
Appointment of Councillor
At the Special Meeting of Council, October 3, 2019, Council for the Town of Grand Valley appointed Stephen Miles to the position of Councillor. Mr. Miles will be sworn in at the October 8, 2019 Regular Meeting of Council.
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2018 Municipal Election
The next municipal election for Grand Valley will be held on the fourth Monday in October, 2022.
CANDIDATE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Jason Wolsztyniak - not filed, default
William Hutchings - not filed, default
OFFICIAL ELECTION RESULTS
Please view the following document for the Official Election Results of the 2018 Grand Valley Municipal Election: results document.
Jane M. Wilson
Returning Officer and Municipal Clerk
Town of Grand Valley
MUNICIPAL ELECTION ACCESSIBILITY REPORT
The Town of Grand Valley has produced its Municipal Election Accessibility Report, which was received by Council on January 22, 2019. Please follow this link to read the report - Accessibility Report.
Links to General Resources |
Municipal Act - Declaration of Office |
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