Every four years, citizens of the Municipality of West Perth elect eleven Council Members to West Perth Council. This includes 1 Mayor, 1 Deputy Mayor and 9 Councillors.
Elections for municipal government are held every four years on the fourth Monday of October. The next municipal election will be held Monday October 24, 2022. The last municipal election was held on October 22, 2018. Think about all the services your municipal government is responsible for providing. Roads. Public transit. Child Care. Local policing. Water and sewers. Ambulances. Parks. Recreation. Learn who in your community best represents your position on the issues that mean the most to you and your family.
Check that you are on the voters' list for municipal elections.
Information will be released as the 2022 Municipal Election approaches to bring awareness to key dates, voting method, checking your voter information and eligibility, and information for Candidates.
For any questions regarding the 2022 Municipal Election, please contact the West Perth Clerk's Department by email at Clerk@westperth.com or call (519) 348-8429 x224.

Key Dates |
Monday May 2, 2022
- First day to file a nomination for an office on West Perth Council or school board trustee during regular business hours.
- First day to file a notice of registration as a third party advertiser.
Friday August 19, 2022 - Nomination Day
- 9:00am to 2:00pm
- Deadline for candidates to file or withdraw a nomination
Friday August 19 - November 14, 2022
- First possible lame duck period, should less than three-quarters of the existing Members of Council seek re-election.
Monday August 22, 2022
- Deadline for the City Clerk to certify candidate nominations by signing the nomination paper if satisfied that a person is qualified to be nominated and that the nomination complies with the Municipal Elections Act.
Thursday September 1, 2022
- Revision period begins for the Voters' List. This is also the last day to reproduce the voters' list and set out any revision procedures. The voters' list is made available to all candidates.
Saturday September 24, 2022
- First possible day to hold an advance vote.
- *Advance voting period to be determined*.
Friday October 21, 2022
- Last day for third party advertisers to file a notice of registration.
Monday October 24, 2022 - Voting Day
- Eligible electors can vote via internet or telephone up until 8:00pm.
Monday October 24 - November 14, 2022
- Second possible lame duck period. Lame duck is in effect should less than three-quarters of the outgoing Council be re-elected.
Tuesday November 15, 2022
- New term of office begins.
Monday November 21, 2022
- Inaugural Council Meeting (subject to change - deadline to hold first meeting is December 16, 2022).
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Voting Methods |
Online & Telephone Voting
The Municipality of West Perth will be using of internet/telephone voting methods for the 2022 Municipal Election. Voters can choose to vote by phone or online - No paper ballot option. Internet and telephone voting allows eligible voters to cast their vote from anywhere, as long as they have an internet connection and/or access to a telephone.
Options to cast your vote include:
- Desktop or laptop computer
- Smart phone (mobile device)
- Tablet device
- Touchtone phone
Voter Assistance Kiosk
We will offer the ability for eligible voters to come to the New Municipal Office on Wellington Street in Mitchell, to vote online with the assistance of an election attendant.
Benefits of internet and telephone voting include:
- Accessibility - Whether you are away on personal travel, suffering from illness, working days or nights, have a disability, or just have difficulty travelling, you can cast your ballot from anywhere with an internet connection or working telephone.
- Convenience - Remotely cast your vote from anywhere during the voting period using a computer, smart phone, tablet device, or touchtone phone.
- Environmentally Friendly - With voters not being required to travel to voting locations, the impact on greenhouse gas emissions will be reduced.
Mail-out voter information letter
All eligible voters in West Perth will be mailed a letter before the 2022 election that will contain:
- A Personal Identification Number (PIN) that will be used to cast your ballot (do not share your PIN with anyone!);
- A telephone number and an Internet address for voting;
- A list of candidates running for office; and
- A Revision Centre telephone number to call for assistance.
The Municipal Clerk is the Returning Officer and will be able to answer any questions you may have about the election. For any questions regarding the 2022 Municipal Election please contact the office at 519-348-8429 x224 or email; clerk@westperth.com
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Voter Information |
You are eligible to vote in the 2022 Municipal Election if you are:
- A Canadian Citizen;
- 18 years of age or older;
- A resident of the Municipality of West Perth or the owner or tenant of land in the Municipality or the spouse of such owner of tenant;
- Not prohibited from voting under any law.
Your name must be on the Voters' List in order to cast a ballot. To ensure you are on the voters’ list for 2022 municipal and school board elections, you may also visit voterlookup.ca.
VoterLookup
The Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) provides the Preliminary List of Electors to each municipality before the election. To make sure you are on the list and your information is accurate, visit voterlookup.ca to check and update your information.

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Candidates |
To be a candidate for Municipal Elections:
- Candidate must be a resident of the municipality or a non-resident owner or tenant of land in the municipality or the spouse of such non-resident owner or tenant;
- a Canadian citizen and at least 18 years old;
- not legally prohibited from voting; and not disqualified by any legislation from holding municipal office.
- You will need 25 signatures on your nomination form and must pay a fee of $100 ($200 for mayor).
When you think about candidates for federal or provincial elections, you usually think about the political party that each candidate represents. In municipal elections in Ontario, candidates are not elected to represent a political party.
Unofficial List of Candidates |
The following nominations have been filed with the Municipal Clerk according to the requirements of the Municipal Elections Act. This is the unofficial list of candidates for the 2022 Municipal Election and School Board Election.
Mayor
Name of Candidate | Filing Date |
Walter McKenzie |
May 6, 2022 |
Deputy Mayor
Name of Candidate | Filing Date |
No candidates have filed at this time |
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Councillor - Mitchell Ward
Name of Candidate | Filing Date |
No candidates have filed at this time |
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Councillor - Hibbert Ward
Name of Candidate | Filing Date |
No candidates have filed at this time |
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Councillor - Logan Ward
Name of Candidate | Filing Date |
No candidates have filed at this time |
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Councillor - Fullarton Ward
Name of Candidate | Filing Date |
No candidates have filed at this time |
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English Public School Board Trustee
Name of Candidate | Filing Date |
No candidates have filed at this time |
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French Public School Board Trustee Le Consiel Scholaire Viamonde
Name of Candidate | Filing Date |
No candidates have filed at this time |
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Candidate Information |
Lead Where you Live:
Elected municipal leaders play a vital role in making sure that communities are healthy and successful, socially and economically. Councils shape priorities, ensure accountability to the public, and represent the people who elect them. They provide a democratic forum for diverse perspectives and experiences to be heard, so that better decisions are made and good governance is maintained. Having people with a variety of backgrounds and lived experiences on council helps the municipality better meet the needs of all residents and businesses.
If you are thinking of running for election in 2022, AMO's guide will introduce you to some of the key steps in that process. It will also give you a sense of what life is like as an elected member of a municipal council.
Recordings of information sessions for those thinking about running for Council:
School Board Trustee Recruitment Q & A Session 31.05.2022 |

May 31, 2022 at 6:30pm. Register today!
The provincial election occurs on October 24, 2022 and School Board Trustees will also be elected. Are you curious about what the role is all about?
Join us (virtually) on Tuesday May 31, 2022 at 6:30pm to learn more!
The current AMDSB Trustees will provide a brief overview of the role and answer questions that you might have.
Look forward to seeing you there!
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Candidate Information Night (22.03.22) |
Click the news release below to view the recording on YouTube.

Click the picture below to view the presentation slides from the information session.
More Information: Daniel Hobson, Clerk, 519-348-8429 x224
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Information Session with Fred Dean - So You Want to Run for Council (13.04.22) |

When: Wednesday, April 13, 2022 7:00pm.
Recording: on YouTube
Presentation Slides: HERE
About the Speaker:
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Third Party Advertisers |
What is a third party advertisement?
A third party advertisement is an ad that supports, promotes, or opposes a candidate, or a “yes” or “no” answer to a question on the ballot.
Third party in this context means a person or entity who is not a candidate. Third party advertising is separate from any candidate’s campaign and must be done independently from a candidate.
Third party advertisers who wish to spend money on advertisements during the election must register with the Municipal Clerk and must file a financial statement.
Registration - Third Party Advertisers
An individual, corporation, or trade union may file with the Municipal Clerk a notice of registration to be a registered third party for the 2022 Municipal Election between May 2, 2022 and October 21, 2022 at the Municipal Office during regular business hours (Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.). The notice must be filed on the prescribed form and must include a declaration of qualification signed by the individual or by a representative of the corporation or trade union, as the case may be.
If a registration is submitted by an agent who is acting on behalf of an individual who wishes to register as a Third Party Advertiser, a letter must be provided at the time of registration which authorizes the agent to register on their behalf. The letter must be signed by the third party advertiser and commissioned or notarized by a person authorized under the Commissioners for Taking Affidavits Act or Notaries Act.
Who is not permitted to register as a Third Party Advertiser?
- A candidate whose nomination has been filed with the City Clerk;
- A federal political party registered under the Canada Elections Act (Canada) or any federal constituency association or registered candidate at a federal election endorsed by that party;
- A provincial political party, constituency association, registered candidate or leadership contestant registered under the Election Finances Act; and,
- The Crown in right of Canada or Ontario, a municipality or local board.
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Additional Resources |
Municipal Elections Act
Municipal Act
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Past Election Results |
2014 Municipal & School Board Election |
2014 Official Election Results |
2018 Municipal & School Board Election |
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2018-2022 Joint Compliance Audit Results |
The Municipal Elections Act, 1996 requires all municipalities to appoint a Compliance Audit Committee. The Compliance Audit Committee is responsible for considering compliance audit requests related to election campaign finances. An eligible elector who believes on reasonable grounds that a Council candidate or registered third party has contravened the Municipal Elections Act in respect to election campaign finances, may submit an application for a compliance audit to the Clerk.
A Joint Compliance Audit Committee (JCAC) has been established by all member municipalities of Perth County, City of Stratford and the Town of St.Marys.
Application for Compliance Audit of Election Campaign Finances
In accordance with the Municipal Elections Act, a completed application form for a compliance audit of election campaign finances must be submitted to the Clerk by June 27, 2019.
Application for a Compliance Audit of Election Campaign Finances
School Board Trustee Candidates
The Clerk does not receive applications for a compliance audit of election campaign finances relating to school board trustee candidates. Please contact the applicable school board:
Avon Maitland District School Board
Huron-Perth Catholic District School Board
Conseil scolaire Viamonde
Conseil scolaire catholique Providence
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