Candidates

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Municipal Candidate Registration

Registration and Forms

0. Cover Letter from the Clerk

1. Nomination Paper (Prescribed Form 1)

2. Endorsement of Nomination (Prescribed Form 2)

3. Declaration of Qualification - Municipal Council Candidate

4. Freedom of Information Release - Municipal Council Candidate

5. Candidate's Declaration - Proper Use of Voter's List

6. Election Signs - By-law 2018-039

7. Campaign Spending Limits

8. Information for Financial Institutions

9. Notice to Candidate of Filing Requirements

10. Notice to Candidate of Penalties Under Subsections 88.23-2 and 92-1 of the Municipal Elections Act and Filing Fee Refund Requirements

11. Financial Statement - Auditors Report Candidate (Prescribed Form 4)

12. Financial Statement - Subsequent Expenses (Prescribed Form 5)

13. Notice of Extension of Campaign Period (Prescribed Form 6)

14. Candidate Request for Information Form

15. Use of Municipal Resources Acknowledgement and Undertaking

16. Use of Municipal Resources Policy C-LS-13

17. 2022 Candidates Guide - Ontario Municipal Council and School Board Elections

18. Muskoka District Council Information

19. Sign Off Sheet

Nomination Process

NOTICE OF NOMINATION FOR OFFICE - MUNICIPAL COUNCIL

MUNICIPAL ELECTION DAY is Monday October 24, 2022.

NOTICE is hereby given to the Municipal Electors of the TOWNSHIP OF MUSKOKA LAKES that NOMINATIONS in the Township of Muskoka Lakes for the offices of:

Position			Representatives
Mayor			One (1) to be elected at large by all voters in the municipality
District and Township Councillor (Ward A/Ward 1)			One (1) to be elected by all voters in Ward A/Ward 1
Township Councillor (Ward A/Ward 1)			Two (2) to be elected by all voters in Ward A/Ward 1
District and Township Councillor (Ward B/Ward 2)			One (1) to be elected by all voters in Ward B/Ward 2
Township Councillor (Ward B/Ward 2)			Two (2) to be elected by all voters in Ward B/Ward 2
District and Township Councillor (Ward C/Ward3)			One (1) to be elected by all voters in Ward C/Ward 3
Township Councillor (Ward C/Ward 3)			Two (2) to be elected by all voters in Ward C/Ward 3

Nominations are to be filed with the Clerk, or designate, and may be made by completing the prescribed Nomination Form and associated documents with acceptable identification and the nomination filing fee.

Nominations must be signed by the candidate and filed in person during regular business hours beginning on Monday, May 2, 2022 through to 2:00pm on Friday, August 19, 2022 (Nomination Day). Appointments are not required, however, are recommend to align the availability of election staff.

Dated this 7th day of April, 2022. Lauren Tarasuk, Clerk

Candidates will be able to file or withdraw their nominations as of May 2, 2022 until August 19, 2022 at 2:00 pm.

Candidates are to email or call 705-765-3156, in order to book an appointment with the Clerk, or designate, to submit their nomination papers, beginning May 2, 2022. Hours to book an appointment will be from Monday to Friday (except holidays) between 8:15 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Nomination papers will be accepted until August 19, 2022 at 2:00 p.m.

Candidates must submit a completed Nomination Form and Endorsement of Nomination along with the nomination fee ($200 for head of council, $100 for all other positions) to the Clerk, or designate, during the scheduled appointment.

Nomination Form and Endorsement of Nomination coming soon.

For more information, please check out the 2022 Candidates' Guide, prepared by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing.

Candidate Resources

Use of Corporate Resources during Municipal Elections Procedure
Township Sign By-law
2022 Candidates’ Guide – Ontario municipal council and school board elections
2022 Voters' Guide - Ontario municipal council and school board elections
2022 Third Party Advertisers' Guide
AMO Candidate Guide is now available for purchase on AMO's e-learning portal.

Workshops/Information Sessions

Thinking of Running in the 2022 Municipal Election? - Candidate Information Session

Tuesday April 5, 2022

A virtual 'Candidate Information Session' will take place on Tuesday, April 5, 2022 for prospective candidates to learn about the process.

Workshop Recording Workshop Presentation

Lead Where You Live: AMO’s Guide to Running for Municipal Election

The Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) understands there are many moving parts and things to know when it comes to running for municipal council.

With the October 2022 election in mind, AMO has assembled an easy-to-use guide that provides all the information you need when preparing to run for council. What you will find in AMO’s guide are important considerations on managing your campaign like:

How municipal government works, including the role of council and structure of government
Key things to know about managing a campaign, including key dates and eligibility requirements
Rules related to campaigning, including campaign finance rules
Tips for dealing with media/social media
Election day and information about voting
Key resources for after the election

Although the Lead Where You Live guide doesn’t get into the ins and outs of council and council meetings, it does highlight things you will want to get familiar with during your campaign so you are prepared should you be elected.

After the election, AMO will be providing a range of training and resources to help incoming councillors navigate the ins and outs of council meetings, legislation, staff-council relationships, conflict of interest and so much more.

This new and refreshed guide replaces AMO’s 'So You Are Thinking of Running for Council'.

Note: This guide is for individual purchase and not available for reproduction or sharing.

Get your copy of Lead Where You Live here.

Uncertified List of Candidates:

Candidate information is posted here as nominations are received.

View Muskoka Votes Map

Mayor

Name	Mailing Address	Telephone No. 1	Telephone No. 2	Email	Date Registered

District and Township Councillor - (Ward A/Ward 1)

Name	Mailing Address	Telephone No. 1	Telephone No. 2	Email	Date Registered

Township Councillor - (Ward A /Ward 1)

Name	Mailing Address	Telephone No. 1	Telephone No. 2	Email	Date Registered

District and Township Councillor - (Ward B/Ward 2)

Name	Mailing Address	Telephone No. 1	Telephone No. 2	Email	Date Registered
Allen Edwards	Box 128, 1028 Longhurst Road, Windermere, ON P0B 1P0	705-769-2214		allenedwardsmuskoka@vianet.ca	May 2, 2022

Township Councillor - (Ward B/Ward 2)

Name	Mailing Address	Telephone No. 1	Telephone No. 2	Email	Date Registered

District and Township Councillor - (Ward C/Ward 3)

Name	Mailing Address	Telephone No. 1	Telephone No. 2	Email	Date Registered

Township Councillor - (Ward C/Ward 3)

Name	Mailing Address	Telephone No. 1	Telephone No. 2	Email	Date Registered

Trustee - Trillium Lakelands District School Board

Name	Mailing Address	Telephone No. 1	Telephone No. 2	Email	Date Registered
Louise Clodd	2030 Windermere Road, Muskoka Lakes, ON, P0B 1M0	705-394-4669		louiseclodd@gmail.com	May 3, 2022

Trustee - Simcoe Muskoka Catholic School Board

Name	Mailing Address	Telephone No. 1	Telephone No. 2	Email	Date Registered

Trustee - Conseil Scolaire Public du Nord-Est de L'Ontario - Zone A

Name	Mailing Address	Telephone No. 1	Telephone No. 2	Email	Date Registered

Trustee - Conseil Scolaire Catholique MonAvenir - #64

Name	Mailing Address	Telephone No. 1	Telephone No. 2	Email	Date Registered