Elections

2022 Municipal and School Board Elections

The Municipal and School Board Election was held on Monday, October 24, 2022.

Municipal and School Board Elections are held every four years on the fourth Monday of October. 

The Township conducted the 2022 Municipal and School Board Elections by internet and telephone voting. The voting period began on Friday, October 14, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. and ran until Monday, October 24, 2022 at 8:00 p.m. (Voting Day).

The following Electronic Voting Demo video provides information on how to vote using the internet. 

Official Results 

• View the Certificate of Election Results dated October 25, 2022

The results and declaration of School Board Trustee are administered by the Returning Officer/Clerk from the applicable municipality.

Upper Grand District School Board (English Public) - Please visit the Township of Guelph/Eramosa website

Dufferin Peel Catholic District School Board (English Separate) - Please visit the Town of Caledon website 

Conseil Scolaire Viamonde (French Public) - Please visit the City of Barrie website 

Conceil Scolaire Catholique (French Separate) - Please visit the City of Brampton website

• View the Declaration of Elected Candidates dated October 25, 2022

Financial Statements - Auditor's Report Candidate - Form 4

• Lenora Banfield Financial Statement - Form 4 dated November 18, 2022
• Dave Halls Financial Statement - Form 4 dated January 4, 2023
• Guy Gardhouse Financial Statement - Form 4 dated January 18, 2023
• Jeremy Zukowski Financial Statement - Form 4 dated February 8, 2023
• John Stirk Financial Statement - Form 4 dated February 14, 2023

Voter Help Centre 

If you do not have access to a phone or computer to vote or you require assistance with electronic voting, you may attend the Voter Help Centre during the following hours of operation:

The Voter Help Centre is located at the Municipal Administrative Office: 065371 Dufferin County Road 3, Unit 2, East Garafraxa, ON L9W 7J8.

Voting and the Voters' List 

All Municipal Council positions are acclaimed. What does this mean?

• Eligible electors in the Township of East Garafraxa will not be voting for any Municipal Council positions.
• Eligible electors in the Township of East Garafraxa with school board support will be able to vote for the applicable School Board Trustee.

Voters' List

Applications for revisions (amendments to the Voters' List - Form EL15 & EL16) are available at the Municipal Office beginning September 1, 2022. If you wish to check to see if you are on the Voters' List please contact the Municipal Office after September 1st at 226-259-9400 or Toll Free: 877-868-5967 and Township staff will assist you to verify your information.

List of Candidates

Nomination period ended at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, August 19, 2022.

Please see the following List of Certified Candidates dated August 22, 2022 and Declaration of Acclamation dated August 22, 2022. All Municipal Council positions have been acclaimed. 

Municipal Council (Certified Candidates)

School Board Trustees 

School Board Trustee information including a listing of candidates running for election to the office of school board trustee is posted on the 2022 Ontario Municipal & School Board Elections website. 

The Ontario Education Services Corporation (OESC) created the website in partnership with Ontario's school board / trustee associations as a resource for trustee candidates and voters.

Nominations for School Board Trustee are certified by the Returning Officer from the applicable municipality. 

Election Signs

Please refer to the What Candidates Should Know About Election Campaign Signs for sign requirements within the Township.

Use of Corporate Resources Policy

The Township of East Garafraxa is committed to ensuring accountable and transparent election practices relating to the use of municipal/corporate resources.

The Use of Corporate Resources for Municipal Elections Policy applies to all Members of Council, members of local boards, Registered Election Candidates (including acclaimed candidates), Registered Third Parties, municipal and local board employees and members of the public, during the election campaign period. 

Accessibility  

The Township of East Garafraxa has made great efforts in promoting a barrier free community. In an effort to ensure that the 2022 Municipal and School Board Elections are consistent with the core principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, and Township policies the 2022 Municipal Election Accessibility Plan has been developed in advance of the voting period in order to identify measures to be taken.

Candidate Information Sessions 

Joint Municipal Candidate Financial Information Session

Joint Municipal Candidate Financial Information Session presented by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing (MMAH) for September 7, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. There is no cost and registration is not required.

Topics for the virtual session include Campaign finances and Compliance audit. Please see Candidate Financial Information Session Advertisement for more details. 

You can view the presentation at the following link www.youtube.com/watch?v=1lYQbHNKSKo

Joint Municipal Candidate Information Session

Are you thinking of running for office in the next municipal election?

If you would like to learn about becoming a candidate we encourage you to attend the information sessions. All prospective candidates are welcome, there is no cost and registration is not required. 

Virtual Candidate Session presented by Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing (MMAH) - April 12, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. www.youtube.com/watch?v=jJuk6_DZtE0. Please see the presentation slide deck for the MMAH Information Session. 

In-Person Candidate Sessions presented by Fred Dean – April 19, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. and May 5, 2022 at 2:30 p.m. 

Please see the Candidate Information Session Advertisement for more details. 

Resources 

• Financial Statement – auditor’s Report Candidate – Form 4

• Association of Municipalities Ontario (AMO) - Municipal Elections
• AMO – Lead Where You Live: AMO’s Guide to Running for Municipal Election
• Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing (MMAH) - Municipal Elections and Governance

• MMAH 2022 Candidates' Guide - Ontario municipal council and school board elections
• MMAH 2022 Third Party Advertisers' Guide 
• MMAH 2022 Voters' Guide - Ontario municipal and school board elections

2018 Municipal and School Board Elections

Declaration of Election Results

Declaration of Acclamation to Office - Municipal Council