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Voting Day: Monday, October 19, 2020

Voting closes at 8 p.m. on Voting Day. Internet voting will be available starting from 10 a.m. on Wednesday, October 14, 2020 until 8 p.m. on Monday, October 19, 2020. See below for the most recent information on Internet Voting.

In this by-election, the Public English voters of Richmond Hill's Wards 1, 2 and 4 will elect one York Region District School Board Trustee.

The elected Trustee will begin when they are sworn in to their office and will serve the rest of the present term, ending on November 14, 2022.

How to Vote

On July 8, 2020, Richmond Hill Council passed By-law 100-20, authorizing the use of internet voting for the 2020 By-election.

All voting in this By-election will be done using an online platform. Voter Information Packages (VIPs) containing detailed instructions on how to cast your ballot online will be sent to all registered voters in late September. Be sure to visit the Voter Registration Portal to check if you are on the voters' list and make sure your information is up to date.

Need help? See "Voter Assistance Helpline" below for help by phone or email, or "Voter Assistance Centres" below for in-person assistance during the voting period.

Internet Voting Process

In order to cast your ballot online, you will need to follow these steps:

Navigate to the URL address of the voting site included in your Voter Information Package (VIP)
Enter your login credentials, including the Voter ID and Voting PIN included in your VIP, and your date of birth
Complete the "captcha" confirmation on the login screen
Agree to the oath of qualification, declaring that you are qualified to vote in this election
Select the candidate for whom you wish to vote
On the review screen, confirm your vote by clicking "Cast Ballot" or return to the ballot screen to make changes

Voter Assistance Helpline

We're here to help. If you need assistance with internet voting, voter registration, or have general inquiries about the 2020 By-election, please contact the Voter Assistance Helpline at 905-771-5555 or by email at access@richmondhill.ca.

Hours of Operation

Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Extended hours on Voting Day, October 19, 2020: 8:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Voter Assistance Centres

Two Voter Assistance Centres will be set up for voters who are qualified to vote but do not have internet access or require assistance to vote.

Oak Ridges Community Centre

12895 Bayview Avenue
Richmond Hill, ON L4E 3G2

Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts

10268 Yonge Street

Richmond Hill, ON L4C 3B7

Hours of Operation (both Voter Assistance Centres)

October 14 to 16, 2020, 12 p.m. (noon) to 8 p.m.
October 17 to 18, 2020, 12 p.m. (noon) to 6 p.m.
October 19, 2020, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Voter Eligibility

Who can Vote?

To be eligible to vote, you must meet the qualifications of electors as set out in section 17.(1) of the Municipal Elections Act. You can vote Richmond Hill's 2020 York Region District School Board Trustee (Wards 1, 2 and 4) By-elections if you are:

a Canadian citizen;
at least 18 years old on or before Voting Day (October 19, 2020);
not prohibited from voting under any law;
a resident of wards 1, 2 or 4 of Richmond Hill; and
an English Public school board support voter.

To confirm which ward you live in, check the maps below.

How many times can I Vote?

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 in the ward where you live.

What determines a "Residence"?

A person's residence is the permanent lodging place to which, whenever absent, he or she intends to return (Schedule s. 2.(1) and Rules s.2.(2)).

What is the Voters' List?

The Voters' List is a list of eligible voters in Richmond Hill. A list is compiled for each municipal election or by-election based on information collected and maintained by the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC). This list will produce the final Voters’ List for Voting Day, Monday, October 19, 2020.

Voter's Checklist

Things to do before Voting Day:

Understand the voting requirements and procedures

Know what time the vote opens and closes

Do your research - become acquainted with the candidates

About School Board Trustees

Want to know more about what your School Board Trustees do for you and your community? More detail about the role and responsibilities of School Board Trustees can be found on York Region District School Board's website.

Please note that the City of Richmond Hill is responsible only for the election process of School Board Trustees and our staff is not able to provide detailed information about the role. Inquiries can be directed to the York Region District School Board staff or sitting Trustees.

Important Dates

Nomination Period Opens	Monday, July 20, 2020, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (EDT)
Nomination Period Closes	Friday, September 4, 2020, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. (EDT)
Continuous Voting	Beginning Wednesday, October 14, 2020, 10 a.m. (EDT) Ending Monday, October 19, 2020, 8 p.m. (EDT)
Voting Day	Monday, October 19, 2020, until 8 p.m. (EDT)
New Term Begins	November 2020

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Note: This section is dedicated to Richmond Hill's October 2020 York Region District School Board Trustee (Wards 1, 2 and 4) By-election. This information does not pertain to current or pending Federal and/or Provincial elections or any other election.

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