Tag: Municipal election
Re-election challenge looms for freedom convoy-backing area mayor
A former Warwick mayor and Lambton warden has filed to run again for the township’s top job against the often-controversial current mayor, who was criticized earlier this year for not getting tough on Highway 403 vaccine-mandate protesters.
London’s municipal election candidates slow to register, so far
Ten days. Twelve candidates. Three-quarters already in the job.
Civic Election: Nominations open for mayor, council, school board races
London’s civic election office opened at city hall Monday with little fanfare and a slow trickle of candidates filing papers to run for council. The nomination period for municipal races kicked off across the province Monday, days before the provincial election capturing most voters’ attention is expected to be called. A trio of incumbents – […]
Ever wanted to run for London city council, school board? Now’s the time
With most eyes trained on the looming provincial election, London city hall is springing into gear for another race, the October civic election. City council, mayoral and school board trustee candidates can file their paperwork beginning Monday. London’s election office will open on the second floor of city hall. Wannabe politicians and school board trustees […]
Candidates can begin filing municipal election nominations Monday
The Elections Office on the second floor of London City Hall will begin accepting nomination papers for candidates for this fall’s municipal vote as of 8:30 a.m. on Monday.
Area mayors: Who’s in, who’s out, who’s on the fence about running again
One veteran Southwestern Ontario mayor is stepping away after five terms, two rookie mayors are heading back into the ring, and the future of another area leader is uncertain amid a raft of sexual assault charges.
ANALYSIS: Voting blocs starting to form late in London city council’s term
Voting blocs on London city council have strengthened over the course of the term, especially since 2021, an analysis by a citizen city hall watcher shows. As alliances solidified in the 3½ years since the last municipal election — with roughly six months before the next vote — there are some clear winners, including Mayor Ed […]
Owen Sound election details set, voter’s list website is online
Owen Sound will vote by Internet and telephone again in the October municipal and school board elections. The voting will start Oct. 14 at 10 a.m. and run through election day, Monday, Oct. 24, at 8 p.m. Voters have a website, www.voterlookup.ca, where they can confirm or update their voter information, including their school board […]
Goodbye to sign lines? Proposed rules would space out campaign staple
Planning to run in the provincial or municipal elections in London this year?
Emergency council meeting called as Woodstock mayor sidelined from police board
WOODSTOCK – Woodstock’s mayor will not be participating in meetings of the city’s police board as an oversight agency investigates following his arrest on several charges, including sexual assault.