This is general information for candidates interested in running for Mayor, Regional Councillor, Ward Councillor or School Board Trustee. It will be updated as new information becomes available.
2018 Nomination Information
Nominations are open from Tuesday May 1, 2018 to Friday, July 27, 2018 at 2 p.m.
To run for the office of Mayor, Regional Councillor, Ward Councillor or School Board Trustee, you must file a Nomination Paper
- Until you file a Nomination Paper, you cannot raise or spend any money on your campaign.
- Mayor, Regional Councillor and Ward Councillor must provide, along with their Nomination Paper, at least 25 declaration of endorsements from eligible electors.
In order to receive a Candidate Declaration, the candidate must submit the following forms:
AMO is offering an online candidate session So You Want To Run For Council
Candidate Qualifications
Qualifications for Mayor, Regional Councillor, Regional Chair, or Councillor
Mayor, Regional Chair, Regional Counciillor or Councillor
Qualifications of a School Board Trustee Candidate
School Board Trustee
Filing a Nomination
Filing a Nomination
Withdrawing a Nomination
Withdrawing a Nomination
Changing Office
Changing Office
Use of Corporate Resources for Election Purposes:
The Town's Use of Corporate Resources for Election Purposes was amended on April 11, 2018. Below is the Policy and a Q & A sheet with respect to provisions found in the Policy.
Use of Corporate Resources for Election Purposes Policy
Use of Corporate Resources Q&A
Election Signs:
The placement, size and restrictions on election signs are contained in the Town of Georgina Election Signs Bylaw. Please be advised that in addition to the Election Signs Bylaw, other bylaws may apply to certain areas and facilities in the Town.
Town of Georgina Election Signs Bylaw
Certified Candidates:
Mayor
Regional Councillor
Ward 1 Councillor
Ward 2 Councillor
Ward 3 Councillor
Ward 4 Councillor
Ward 5 Councillor
School Board Trustee, York Region District
School Board Trustee, York Catholic District
Viamonde Trustee, Conseil Scholaire
Catholique Centre-Sud Trustee, Conseil Scolaire de District