Township of King, Ont.— The 2022 Municipal Elections in King take place on Monday, Oct. 24, giving voters a chance to choose the next members of Council, and English and French school board trustees. Here are some things to know as the election date approaches:
Advance Voting
If the official voting day is not convenient for you, or you prefer shorter lineups, King has some Advance Voting dates between Oct. 8 and 22 that may fit your schedule.
Saturday, Oct. 8
Trisan Centre, 25 Dillane Dr., Schomberg
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Tuesday, Oct. 11 to Friday, Oct. 14
King Township Municipal Centre, 2585 King Rd., King City
9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 15
Dr. William Laceby Community Centre and Arena, 15 Old King Rd., Nobleton
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Monday, Oct. 17 to Friday, Oct. 21
King Township Municipal Centre, 2585 King Rd., King City
9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 22
King City Arena and Community Centre, 25 Doctor’s Lane, King City
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Voter Notification Cards
You may have received a Voter Notification Card in the mail. They are gold in colour and confirm your name and where you can vote. If you didn’t receive one, you can still vote. Visit king.ca/voterinformation to find out more.
Eligibility and Identification for Voting
To be eligible to vote in the upcoming Municipal Elections, you must be:
- At least 18 years of age or older;
- A Canadian citizen;
- A resident of King Township; or
- An owner or tenant of property in King Township; or
- The spouse of an owner or tenant of property in King Township; and
- Not otherwise prohibited from voting in a municipal election under any law.
Every voter needs to bring identification. Here is a list of the possible types of identification you can present.
“Acclaimed” Candidates
Acclaimed candidates are the sole person registered as a candidate for a specific position on Council or a school board.
In King, the position of the Mayor is acclaimed, as are the Councillor positions in Wards 2 and 6. Voters in Wards 2 and 6 may still vote for a school board trustee. Voters in Wards 1, 3, 4 and 5 may vote for a Ward Councillor and a school board trustee. The French separate school board trustee has also been acclaimed.
Visit king.ca/electionscandidatesregistered for a list of all candidates. For more information about the King Municipal Elections, visit king.ca/elections.
Denny Timm
Township Clerk
“Municipal elections are one of the most important ways to make a difference in your community. I encourage everyone to get out and vote, and to have input into the Council and school boards that will serve the King community in the next four years.”