Nomination Deadline Fast Approaching for 2022 Municipal and School Board Election

Thinking of running for Mayor, Ward Councillor or School Board Trustee in the upcoming election? Time is running out!

Nomination Papers, Endorsement of Nomination forms and the required nomination fee must be filed in person at the One-Stop Services area, located on the main floor of Tom Davies Square, by 2 p.m. on Friday, August 19, 2022.

For eligibility requirements and more information about running for office, visit www.greatersudbury.ca/elections/for-candidates.

To date, a total of 63 candidates have registered their nominations. There are still some School Board races that do not yet have candidates registered. For the current list of registered candidates, visit www.greatersudbury.ca/elections/2022-candidates.

Reminder for Voters: Make Sure You’re on the List

There are some common misconceptions when it comes to the voters’ list for the Municipal and School Board Election.

Misconception #1: “I receive property tax bills or other mail from the City, so I must be on the list.”

• The voters’ list for the Municipal and School Board Election is not based on the City’s own information. The list is created and provided to the City by the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC). MPAC collects and confirms voter information for all municipalities in Ontario, then sends that information to municipalities to prepare the final voter list in the fall.

Misconception #2: “I voted in the last provincial/federal election, so I must be on the municipal list too.”

• The voters’ lists for federal, provincial and municipal elections are not all the same. That’s why it’s important to make sure your information is correct on the municipal list. This is an important step for everyone, but especially for those who are first-time voters, or who have moved or changed their name since the last Municipal and School Board Election in 2018.

Misconception #3: “I can update my information at any time leading up to the election.”

• This one is actually true. But the easiest time for you to check, add or update your information is before the end of August, because it takes only a few minutes using the MPAC lookup tool at www.voterlookup.ca or by calling MPAC at 1-866-296-6722. As of September 1, you will be able to check your information online at the City of Greater Sudbury’s website, but any changes will need to be made in person at a Voter Registration Centre.

For election updates, visit www.greatersudbury.ca/elections. More information will be posted as the election draws closer, including an interactive map to help voters easily find their closest in-person voting locations.

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