Planning for the 2018 Municipal Election is Underway in Richmond Hill

Council received a report regarding the next municipal election, which takes place on Monday, October 22, 2018. The report notes changes to the election calendar as a result of amendments to the Municipal Elections Act. Most notably for those interested in running in the next election, a shortened nomination period will run from May 1 to July 28, 2018. Council also approved the 2018 election strategy, which includes the use of optical scan vote tabulators and the establishment of a compliance audit committee. The compliance audit committee is responsible for considering applications from eligible electors who believe, on reasonable grounds, that a candidate has contravened the Act. For more information, contact the Town Clerk, Stephen Huycke at 905-771-2529.

The next Committee of the Whole Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, February 21, 2017 at 4:30 p.m. and the next Council Meeting is Monday, February 27, 2017 at 7:30 p.m. Both meetings will be held in Council Chambers. 

This document was produced and distributed by Communication Services staff at the Town of Richmond Hill. The contents of this summary are intended to be for information purposes only. Meeting agendas, minutes, staff reports and other correspondence can be found on the Town’s website at RichmondHill.ca/Meetings or from the Council Support Services/Town Clerk Division.