The Access Richmond Hill Contact Centre provides assistance for general inquiries, responds to questions or concerns regarding programs and services as well as accepts in person payments.
905-771-8800
Hours of Service:
Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Report a problem with a service, e.g. missed garbage collection, overnight parking, potholes, street lights, etc.
Visit our Municipal Elections unofficial results webpage to view the unofficial results of the 2022 Municipal Elections. Please note that results are not official until they are certified by the Clerk.
One person, one vote - It's the law! It is illegal to vote more than once or when not entitled to vote. It is an offence under the Municipal Elections Act, 1996 and carries a maximum fine of $25,000 or imprisonment for a term not exceeding six months.
The City of Richmond Hill has been made aware of a flyer delivered in Richmond Hill with the title “Richmond Hill Taxpayer Association” that includes the inappropriate use of the Richmond Hill Logo. The City is not associated with this flyer in any way. Learn more: Unauthorized Use of City Logo in Campaign Material
Vote Online October 18-24: Internet voting is available now until 8 p.m. on Monday, October 24, 2022. You need your unique Voter ID and Voting PIN from your Voter Information Package. Additional steps are required to confirm your identity and eligibility to vote including an “Oath of Qualification.”
Vote online at www.intvoting.com/richmondhill
Vote In Person October 22-24: In-person voting will be available on Saturday, October 22, 2022 and Sunday, October 23, 2022 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and on Monday October 24, 2022 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Visit Am I On the Voters' List? to confirm your voter information, update your voter information, or add your name to the Voters’ List. The online tool will close at Noon (12 p.m.) on Voting Day, October 24. If you still need to add your name to the list after that, please visit one of the Vote Centres listed below. If you are having trouble with the "Am I On the Voters' List" page or need additional assistance, please contact the Voter Assistance Helpline at 905-771-5555.
Ways to Vote and Vote Centre Locations | ||
Voting Day, the last day of voting in the 2022 Municipal Elections, is on Monday, October 24, 2022. Internet voting will be available continuously from 10 a.m. on Tuesday, October 18, 2022 until 8 p.m. on Voting Day, Monday, October 24, 2022. Voting by paper ballot and vote tabulators will be available from Saturday, October 22, 2022 until 8 p.m. on Voting Day, Monday, October 24, 2022. Vote Centres will be open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, October 22-23, 2022, and from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Voting Day, Monday, October 24, 2022. Anyone who has entered a queue to cast their vote at a Vote Centre by 8 p.m. on Voting Day will be given the opportunity to vote. Voters can attend one of our Vote Centres to vote by paper ballot, use an internet voting station, or request a change to the voters' list (such as adding their name or updating/correcting their information). The City will have 12 Vote Centres, 2 in each ward. See the list and map of locations below. Take your VIP and identification showing your name and address to any one of the twelve in-person Vote Centres. NOTE: It is illegal to vote more than once or when not entitled to vote. It is an offence under the Municipal Elections Act, 1996, and carries a maximum fine of $25,000. Ward 1 Vote Centres:
Ward 2 Vote Centres:
Ward 3 Vote Centres:
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Ward 6 Vote Centres:
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Voters' List | ||
Visit Am I On the Voters' List? to confirm your voter information, update your voter information, or add your name to the Voters’ List. For your name to appear on the final Voting Day Voters’ list, all revisions must be submitted by October 24 at Noon (12 p.m.). After 12 p.m. on October 24, requests to update the Voters’ List must be made in person at a Vote Centre (listed below). If you are having trouble with the "Am I On the Voters' List" page or need additional assistance, please contact the Voter Assistance Helpline at 905-771-5555. It is important to review and confirm your voter information, especially if you have moved or changed your name since the last municipal election. Even if you have recently voted in the provincial election, you should confirm that Richmond Hill has the correct voter information for you.
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Voter Information Package (VIP) |
Those on the Voters’ List will receive a Voter Information Package (VIP). In order for you to receive your Voter Information Package (VIP) in the mail you will need to make any revisions to the Voters’ List before September 30. Your VIP contains detailed instructions on how to cast your ballot in person or remotely. Do not share your VIP with anyone, including any candidates. View a sample Voter Information Package. If you receive a VIP other than your own If your household receives a VIP for a former resident who is no longer an eligible voter, such as a family member who moved away, do not open or forward it. It is a Criminal Code offence to tamper with mail, which includes opening a Voter Information Package other than your own. Mark the envelope “Return to Sender" and drop it in a mailbox. |
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Voter Eligibility: Who Can Vote | ||||||||||||
You can vote in Richmond Hill’s general municipal elections if you are:
You may only vote once in the City of Richmond Hill general municipal elections regardless of how many properties you own or rent within the City.
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A qualified person can only vote once. This is regardless of how many properties a person owns/rents in Richmond Hill. If you live in Richmond Hill and own/rent more than one property, you must vote according to the ward in which you live (Note: the 2022 Municipal Election uses a "Vote Anywhere" model, so you can vote remotely or at any voting location). Voting more than once or when not entitled to vote is an offence under Ontario’s Municipal Elections Act and carries a maximum fine of $25,000. This includes voting using another person’s Voter ID and Voting PIN – it is illegal. |
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Voter's Checklist | ||||||||||||
Things to do before Voting Day:
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Voter Identification: Learn Here What Identification is Acceptable for Voting | ||||||||||||
Acceptable IdentificationThe following is a list of acceptable identification for the purpose of doing anything under this Procedure, provided that the name and Qualifying Address on the identification provided is the same as on the application to amend the Voters' List. Unless otherwise specified, only current, valid or in force documents shall be accepted. Expired identification will not be accepted.
NOTE: Your Voter Information Package (VIP) is not considered a form of identification. |
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Enforcement of the Municipal Elections Act, 1996 | ||||||||||||
The information below is provided by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing Voter's Guide. Enforcement and penaltiesEnforcement of the Municipal Elections Act, 1996 is done through the courts. The Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing does not have a role in investigating elections or determining penalties. If you are an eligible voter and you feel that the election was not valid (either the election of a specific candidate or candidates, or the entire election), you can apply to the Superior Court of Justice to determine whether the election was valid. The application must be made within 90 days after voting day. Any person can begin court proceedings against a person, trade union or corporation who they believe committed an offence in relation to an election. Only the court can decide whether the person, trade union or corporation is guilty of committing an offence, and only the court may determine the penalty. It is an offence to do, or attempt to do, any of the following:
It is also an offence to break the rules relating to campaign finance - for example, to make a contribution without being eligible to do so, to contribute more than the limit or to contribute money that is not yours. General PenaltiesIf a person is convicted of committing an offence, they may be subject to the following penalties:
If a corporation or trade union is convicted of committing an offence, they may be subject to a fine of up to $50,000. These penalties would be determined by the court. Please note: The City Clerk does not have enforcement authority. |