Elections

2018 Municipal Election - October 22, 2018

Municipal Elections occur every four years in Ontario. The Municipal Elections Act, 1996 is the legislation that governs the conduct of the election.

The next Municipal Election will be held on Monday, October 22, 2018. The next term of Council begins on December 1, 2018, and ends in 2022.

Vote by Mail
On April 24, 2017, Council passed a by-law approving vote by mail as the method of election with results counted by tabulators. Vote by mail was last used by the Town in 2010. This method of election gives voters the opportunity to participate in an accessible, environmentally-friendly and convenient method of voting. Voter kits will be mailed out near the end of September.

The election will be conducted for the following offices:

Mayor
Deputy-Mayor
Councillors
School Board Trustees

Candidate Information Session
A Municipal Election Candidates Information Session is being held on Thursday, April 26, 2018, at 7:00 p.m. at:

Essex County Civic Centre
Council Chambers (2nd Floor)
360 Fairview Avenue West
Essex, ON N8M 1Y6

Find out more about the information session at countyofessex.on.ca/candidate.

Please check back to this website often. More information related to the 2018 Municipal Election will be available closer to the opening of the Nomination Period.

Email questions can be directed to elections@kingsville.ca

Candidate Information

Are you interested in running in the upcoming Municipal Election?

Join us for a free candidate information session on April 26, 2018. The session starts at 7 p.m. at the Essex County Civic Centre, Council Chambers, 360 Fairview Avenue West, Essex.
View the Candidate Information Session flyer

When do nominations open?

Nominations open on Tuesday, May 1, 2018, and Nomination Day is Friday, July 27, 2018.

Individuals who want run for the office of Mayor, Deputy Mayor, Councillor, or School Board Trustee may file nomination papers starting May 1. The final day to file nomination papers is July 27, 2018, between 9am and 2pm.

How do I file my nomination?

All nomination forms and accompanying documentation must be filed in person, with the Corporate Services Department, at the Municipal Office 2021 Division Road North, Kingsville, Ontario. Photo identification will be required when filing nomination papers.

Candidates must file the following forms:

Nomination Form
*Signature of 25 eligible electors supporting the nomination
Declaration of Qualifications

Candidates must also pay the nomination fee.

*The requirement to submit 25 nomination signatures does not apply to School Board Trustee positions.

Who is eligible to run for Town Council?

To run for municipal office in Kingsville, you must be a qualified municipal elector and meet the following requirements:

Be a Canadian Citizen;
Be at least 18 years old;
Reside in the Kingsville, or be the owner or tenant of land in Kingsville, or the spouse of such owner or tenant; and
Not be prohibited from voting under section 17(3) of the Municipal Elections Act, or under any other law.

School Board Trustee Candidate

How do I file my nomination?

Candidates running for the Office of Trustee, Greater Essex County District School Board (English Public), representing electors in the Towns of Essex and Kingsville, must file their Nomination Paper with the Clerk of the Town of Kingsville, at 2021 Division Road North, Kingsville.

Candidates running for the Office of Trustee, Windsor Essex Catholic District School Board (English Separate), representing electors in the Municipality of Leamington, Towns of Essex and Kingsville, and Township of Pelee must file their Nomination Paper with the Clerk of the Municipality of Leamington, at 111 Erie Street North, Leamington.

Candidates running for the Office of Trustee, Conseil scolaire catholique Providence (French Separate), representing the Towns of Amherstburg, Essex and Kingsville must file their Nomination Paper with the Clerk of the Town of Amherstburg, at 271 Sandwich Street South, Amherstburg.

Candidates running for the Office of Trustee, Conseil scolaire Viamonde (French Public), representing electors in Windsor-Essex County must file their Nomination Paper with the Clerk's Office in the City of Windsor, at 350 City Hall Square West, Windsor City Hall.

*The requirement to submit 25 nomination signatures does not apply to School Board Trustee positions.

Who is eligible to run for School Board Trustee?

To run for a trustee position on a school board, you must be an eligible to vote in that school board election and meet the following requirements:

Be a Canadian Citizen;
Be at least 18 years of age or older;
Be a resident within the jurisdiction of the board;
Not be prohibited from voting under section 17(3) of the Municipal Elections Act, or under any other law; and
Must meet any other qualifications for the school board (i.e. Roman Catholic, French language rights holder).

Voter Information

Voters’ List

The Town will be updating the Voters’ List throughout the course of the year, up until Election Day (October 22, 2018). In order to be able to vote in the 2018 Municipal Election, you must be on the Voters’ List.

The Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) maintains the Voters' List for all Ontario municipalities. Between elections, MPAC works to maintain the Voters' List and make revisions to it based on information that they receive from residents and property owners. Before an Election, MPAC provides each municipality with a Preliminary Voters' List based on that information.

Add or Remove Occupants from Your Property

Did you move from a home you owned, to a rental property?
Have your adult children permanently left home?
Do you have new tenants?

If you answered yes to one of these questions, you may need to update the occupancy or school board support information for your property. We encourage all Kingsville property owners to confirm or update their information with MPAC. Notifying MPAC of these changes will help make our 2018 Voters' List more accurate.

Update your information with MPAC by visiting voterlookup.ca

Once the Voters' List is established, eligible electors who do not appear on the Voters’ List, or whose information is incorrect, will be required to fill out an Application to Amend the Voters’ List (Form EL15). Applications must be filed in person, with a designated election official. Photo identification will be required.

Who can vote in the election?

A person is entitled to vote in the 2018 municipal election for the Town of Kingsville if he or she meets the following requirements:

Be a Canadian Citizen;
Be at least 18 years old;
Reside in Kingsville, or be the owner or tenant of land in the Kingsville, or the spouse of such owner or tenant; and
Not be prohibited from voting under section 17(3) of the Municipal Elections Act, or under any other law.

List of Candidates

Notices

Notice of Nomination for Office

Forms

The following forms are legislated by the Province of Ontario and are available through the Central Forms Repository or upon request:
Form 1 Nomination Paper
Form 2 Endorsement of Nominations
Form 4 Financial Statement – Auditor’s Report Candidate
Form 5 Financial Statement – Subsequent Expenses
Form 6 Notice of Extension of Campaign Period
Form 7 Notice of Registration – Third Party
Form 8 Financial Statement – Auditor’s Report Third Party
Form 9 Declaration of Identity

Election Resources

Town of Kingsville Election Procedure

2018 Voters' Guide for Ontario Municipal Council and School Board Elections

2018 Candidates' Guide for Ontario Municipal Council and School Board Elections

2018 Guide for Third Party Advertisers

2014 Municipal Election information

Election Results

The Certificate of Elections Results are available for review.

2014 Candidate Financial Statements - Auditor's Report (Form 4)

All candidates are required to file a financial statement by no later than 2:00 pm on March 27, 2015. To view financial statements, please click on the name of the candidate whose statement you wish to view.