Following the municipal election on Monday, Hamilton’s political scene will welcome a number of fresh faces, including a new mayor.
The Hamilton municipal election voting will culminate at 8 p.m. on Monday after weeks of campaigning and advance polls that were notable for their high turnout.
The mayor, council members, and candidates for the local school board will be chosen by voters throughout the city. Every four years, there are municipal elections that determine the makeup of local government.
Nine candidates for mayor, who aim to succeed Mayor Fred Eisenberger, are among the 91 signatories who hope to have a voice on council.
Numerous important policy initiatives, such as those involving housing, transit, public space, and money for the police, are under the control of council members and the mayor.
Local policy is established by school board trustees, while provincial authority over larger educational matters remains.
Here is everything you need to know as Hamilton heads to the polls.
On election day, when you go to cast your ballot, you can register to vote if your name is not already on the Hamilton voter list.
The polls will be open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
All 15 wards in Hamilton will have 157 voting places manned by over 1,700 people on Monday.
Here you may locate the closest voting site.
To guarantee that every voter has a chance to cast a ballot, accessible voting equipment is designated for one location in each ward.
Candidates for mayor, city council, and school board trustees are all electable. The names of the council and mayoral candidates are listed below.
You must vote with valid identification that includes both your name and proof of Hamilton residency. 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. You may get the whole list of recognised IDs here.
You do not have to bring a voter information card, but it will speed up the process if you do, officials say..
Everything you should know about casting a ballot in the municipal election in Hamilton
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