Prospective candidates have until 2 p.m. on August 21 to file their nomination papers to run for City Council or school board trustee in the October 26 municipal election.
Candidate packages and resources are available online at PeterboroughVotes.ca. Nomination filings are accepted by appointment through the City Clerk’s Office at City Hall (500 George St. N.) To schedule an appointment, email elections@peterborough.ca or call 705-742-7777 ext. 1619.
To file for office, candidates must submit a completed nomination form, the applicable filing fee and endorsement signatures from at least 25 eligible electors in the municipality. An elector is a person who is eligible to vote in the City of Peterborough. Electors may endorse more than one candidate. The endorsement requirement does not apply to school board trustee candidates.
The filing fee is $200 for mayoral candidates and $100 for councillor or school board trustee candidates. Valid photo ID showing proof of qualifying address in the City of Peterborough is required.
In Peterborough, positions for election are Mayor and two ward Councillors for each of the five wards (Otonabee, Monaghan, Town, Ashburnham and Northcrest) as well as trustee positions for the following school boards:
- Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board
- Peterborough Victoria Northumberland and Clarington Catholic District School Board
- Conseil scolaire catholique MonAvenir
- Conseil scolaire Viamonde
The City of Peterborough’s Municipal and School Board Election will take place on Monday, October 26.
(Written by: Felicia Massey)
