Residents of Kitchener will have the chance to cast their votes on Monday for the mayor, regional chair, members of the city and regional councils, and school board trustees.
While Berry Vrbanovic is seeking a third term as mayor and Karen Redman is seeking a second term as regional chair, it is guaranteed that there will be a number of new faces in some places.
Three of the four Kitchener regional councillors and three of the ten Kitchener city councillors have decided not to seek re-election.
There will also be changes on both school boards as WRDSB trustee Kathi Smith recently resigned her seat ahead of the election while three of the four WCDSB trustees have chosen not to seek another term in office.
To assist Kitchener voters in casting their ballots on Monday, the following is a brief list:
Municipal governments have power over utilities, transit, roads, and recreational facilities, as the city of Kitchener points out, so they make decisions that have an impact on your day-to-day life.
You must reside in Kitchener, own property there, rent it out, or be married to someone who does in order to be eligible to vote there.
In addition, you have to be a citizen of Canada and older than 18.
Additionally, you must not be incarcerated, a corporation, a trustee or executor, or a person who has been convicted of corrupt election practises during the last four years.
On election day, when you go to cast your ballot, you can register to vote if your name is not already on the Kitchener voter list. You must bring identification with your address on it.
On Monday, polls will be open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. You can vote at any location in your ward.
The city’s website includes a comprehensive list.
If you didn’t vote in advance and can’t attend, you can designate a proxy to vote on your behalf.
In addition, if you are homebound, you can also requestion a proxy appointment at your home by calling the city’s corporate contact centre at 519-741-2345 or emailing election@kitchener. ca.
The city offers parking lot voting if your COVID-19 test was positive.
Candidates for the position of regional chair, mayor, local councillor, four regional councillors, and four school board trustees are all up for election. More details about several of the candidates are available here.
To vote, you must present identification that includes your name and confirms you are a Kitchener resident. It’s not necessary for this to be a photo ID card.
A utility bill, insurance policy, or a driver’s licence are all acceptable forms of identification.
Everything you should know about casting a ballot in the municipal election in Kitchener
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