The Town's municipal elections are facilitated by the Clerk's Office.
To view the Declaration of Election Candidates, please open the following link: Declaration of Election Candidates
To view the Certificate of Election Results for the French Public, Conseil scolaire Viamonde School Board Trustee position, please open the following link: Certificate of Election Results
Unofficial results for The Town of The Blue Mountains 2018 Municipal and School Board Election are posted below.
Below is the Certified List of Candidates for the 2018 Municipal and School Board Elections.
Compliance Audit Requests
If a qualified elector believes on reasonable grounds that a candidate has contravened the Municipal Elections Act relating to election campaign finances, they can make an application for a compliance audit, which will then be considered by the Compliance Audit Committee. Compliance audit requests must be submitted to the Clerk, setting out the reasons for the elector's belief, within 90 days of the latest of the following:
Compliance Audit Committee
The municipalities of Grey County have established a joint committee of members who will serve on retainer and from whom sub-committees will be established to address each application for a compliance audit and each instance of identified over-contribution. Council of the Town of The Blue Mountains appointed the Compliance Audit Committee on September 24, 2018. The Terms of Reference of the Committee were approved by Council on July 9, 2018.
The Municipal Elections Act, 1996 requires that all municipalities appoint a Compliance Audit Committee.
A list of the members on the Grey County Compliance Audit Committee is available below.
Form 4 - Gail Ardiel, Mayor Candidate
Form 4 - Alar Soever, Mayor Candidate
Form 4 - David Wilding-Davies, Mayor Candidate
Form 4 - Odette Bartnicki, Deputy Mayor Candidate
Form 4 - Michael Martin, Deputy Mayor Candidate
Form 4 - Paul Mitchell, Deputy Mayor Candidate
Form 4 - Peter Bordignon, Councillor Candidate
Form 4 - Paula Hope, Councillor Candidate
Form 4 - Andrea Matrosovs, Councillor Candidate
Form 4 - Alex Maxwell, Councillor Candidate
Form 4 - Terrence Pettit, Councillor, Candidate
Form 4 - June Porter, Councillor Candidate
Form 4 - Rob Potter, Councillor Candidate
Form 4 - Rob Sampson, Councillor Candidate
You have the right to vote in municipal elections if:
By voting in the municipal election, you are selecting representatives who will determine the priorities and direction of our Town.
For more information, please view the 2018 Voter's Guide.
The Town will be using both internet and telephone voting in the 2018 Municipal and School Board Elections.
Mail-in and paper ballots will not be used. With internet and telephone voting, electors will have the opportunity to cast their ballots where telephone or internet service is available.
The Town will offer Help Centres and Education Centres throughout the election period to ensure all voters have the opportunity to participate. Internet and telephone voting information sessions are scheduled at various locations throughout Grey County. Watch video instructions for internet voting online.
For more information, please view the 2018 Voter's Guide.
Staff Report FAF.17.31, Municipal and School Board Election 2018 - Alternative Voting Methods offers additional detail on the voting methods available to electors.
The 2018 Candidates Guide has been prepared by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs to provide information to candidates in municipal and school board by-elections.
Qualifications required to be a candidate for election are the same as the qualifications to vote.
Candidate and Third Party Advertiser information sessions will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on the following dates:
The Event Brochure provides additional details including how to register.
For information regarding campaign contributions, please review the Municipal Elections Act.
The Association of Municipalities Ontario (AMO) offers a new online training course that potential candidates may take if they wish to learn more about the campaign process, media relations, municipal government, and the legislative structure governing the actions of elected officials.
Interested individuals may sign up on the Municipal Education Website. Cost for this course is $75.00 including HST.
So You Want to Run for Council Information Brochure
Form EL11 - Appointment and Oath of an Election Official
Form EL12 (A) - Appointment of Scrutineer by Candidate
Form EL12 (B) - Oral Oath of Secrecy
Form EL27 - Oral Oaths at Voters Help Centre
Form EL32 - Declaration of Election Candidate
Form EL41 - Declaration of Recount Results
Form EL53 - Application for Re-Issue of a Voter Information Letter (Lost/Unused)
Form EL53 (A) - Application for Re-Issue of a Voter's Information Letter (Used by an Imposter)
Form 60 - Activation of Dominion Voting System
Form EL15 - Application to Amend Voter's List
Form EL53 - Application for Re-Issue of a Voter Information Letter (Lost/Unused)
Form EL53 (A) - Application for Re-Issue of a Voter's Information Letter (Used by an Imposter)
The 2018 Guide for third party advertisers provides information to those wishing to register as third party advertisers for the 2018 municipal council and school board elections.
Office | Elected Candidate (in alpha order, by office) |
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Mayor | John F. McKean |
Deputy-Mayor | Gail Ardiel |
Councillor | Robert J. Gamble |
Councillor | Joe Halos |
Councillor | Michael Martin |
Councillor | John McGee |
Councillor | Michael Seguin |
Trustee, Bluewater District School Board | Linda Hamill |
Conseiller, Conseil Scolaire Viamonde | Eric R. Lapointe |
Provincial Elections are run by Elections Ontario. For information about upcoming Provincial Elections in Ontario please visit the Elections Ontario website.
Federal Elections are run by Elections Canada. For information about upcoming Federal Elections in Canada please visit the Elections Canada website.
Please continue to regularly visit this page for updates and additional information regarding the 2018 Municipal and School Board Elections.
Clerk's Office
519-599-3131 x232
Elections Staff
519-599-3131 x232