August 05, 2022

Want to be a candidate in the next municipal election? There's still time!

BY SOUTHGREY.CA — The time left to register as a candidate in the next municipal election, is running down. August 19 is the final date to declare candidacy and many Council positions remain up-for-grabs in Southern Grey County. Campaigns are underway to encourage more people to enter the races.

ElectHER NOW is offering resources in their 2022 Election Connections Program and soliciting participation in Let’s Chat activities. The group recruits and supports women candidates for all elected positions. This assistance is available to those who reside within the 17 municipalities of Grey Bruce. For more information, visit their website.

The Grey Highlands Municipal League is also putting the push on for more candidates to sign up in the Municipality of Grey Highlands election. They will be hosting an Election Info Session at Savvy Co. in Flesherton at 7 pm on Wednesday, August 10. Everyone is welcome to attend and learn more about getting involved in municipal politics. On August 24, the group will host a Meet the Candidates event at Justin's Oven in Kimberley at 7 pm. For more information about the group, visit VoteGrey.ca

As of this publication date, here are the numbers of candidates currently signed up in each Southern Grey County municipality:

MUNICIPAL COUNCILS

Chatsworth
Mayor (one to be elected) - 1 candidate
Deputy Mayor (one to be elected) - 2 candidates
Council (three to be elected) - 0 candidates

Grey Highlands
Mayor (one to be elected) - 2 candidates
Deputy Mayor (one to be elected) - 2 candidates
Council (five to be elected) - 2 candidates

Township of Southgate
Mayor (one to be elected) - 2 candidates
Deputy Mayor (one to be elected) - 1 candidate
Council (five to be elected) - 4 candidates

West Grey
Mayor (one to be elected) - 3 candidates
Deputy Mayor (one to be elected) - 1 candidate
Council (five to be elected) - 5 candidates

School Boards
English School Board Public Trustee, Bluewater District School Board (one to be elected) - 0 candidates
French School Board Public Trustee, Conseil Scolaire Viamonde (one to be elected) - 2 candidates
English Separate School Board Trustee, Bruce Grey Catholic District School Board (one to be elected) - 2 candidates
French Separate School Board Trustee, Conseil Scolaire Catholic Providence (one to be elected) - 1 candidate

 

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