October 25, 2022 – Congratulations to all candidates in yesterday’s municipal election! The Township of Melancthon had a voter participation rate of 32.5%.
Eligible Voters: 2,545
Total Votes: 827
We are also pleased to announce that by having 2,545 eligible voters, we will be sending our Mayor and Deputy Mayor to County Council next Term!
October 21, 2022 – There’s 4 days remaining to cast a vote in this year’s municipal election. As of 9:00 a.m., 392 electors (15.5% participation rate) have cast their vote!
Vote anywhere, anytime from your electronic device until 8:00 p.m. on Monday, October 24th, 2022.
If you haven’t received your Voter Identification Letter with your PIN to vote, please contact the Township Office at 519-925-5525.
October 17, 2022 – As of 3:30 p.m. today, 209 Electors (8.3% participation rate) have cast their vote in the 2022 Municipal Election. Of those 209 electors, 185 have voted by internet and 24 by phone. Voting is open until 8:00 p.m. on Monday, October 24, 2022.
If you have not received your Voter Identification Letter with your PIN to vote, please contact the Township Office at 519-925-5525.
Advanced voting for the 2022 Municipal Election opened today at 10:00 a.m. Vote anytime, anywhere using your own device until 8:00 p.m. on Monday, October 24, 2022.
Should you need assistance, a Voter Help Centre has been set up at the Township Office and Staff are available during the dates and times found below.
If you have not received your Voter Identification Letter (which contains your PIN to vote), please contact the Township Office.
Election 2022
Voting in the 2022 Municipal Election begins this Friday (October 14th) at 10:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. on October 24th, 2022. You can vote anywhere, anytime using your own device in the comfort of your own home!
If you require assistance, a Voter Help Centre will be available at the Township Office, 157101 Highway 10, on the following dates and times: Friday, October 14th, at 10:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Monday October 17th to Friday, October 21st – 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and on Monday, October 24th from 8:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
If you do not receive a Voter Identification Letter by October 14th, please contact the Township Office at 519-925-5525 or attend in person.
Form EL07
LIST OF CERTIFIED CANDIDATES
Municipal Elections Act, 1996 s.11(4)2
NOTICE is hereby given to the Municipal Electors of the TOWNSHIP OF MELANCTHON
That during the period commencing on May 2, 2022 and completed on Nomination Day, August 19, 2022 the following persons filed all necessary papers, declarations and fees and as Clerk, I am satisfied that such persons are qualified and that their Nominations satisfy the requirements of the Municipal Elections Act, 1996. I have, therefore, certified such candidates for the Office which follows their respective name:
Name of Candidate & Office
Wayne Hannon – Mayor
Darren White – Mayor
James McLean – Deputy Mayor
Margaret Mercer – Deputy Mayor
Alex Banks – Councillor
Brian Dawson – Councillor
Sean Malloy – Councillor
Loretta McKellar – Councillor
David Miller – Councillor
Ralph Moore – Councillor
Bill Neilson – Councillor
Ruth Plowright – Councillor
Darcy Timmins – Councillor
Dated this 22nd day of August, 2022.
Denise B. Holmes
Municipal Clerk
2022 Election
The Council of the Township of Melancthon approved the use of Alternative Voting Methods (telephone and internet voting) for the 2022 Municipal Election. Electors will have the option of voting by touch tone telephone or through online voting on the internet. Candidates may file a nomination form in the Clerk’s Office during regular business hours beginning Monday, May 2, 2022 and ending at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, August 19, 2022. Election Day is Monday, October 24, 2022.
