Municipal elections

Key dates

  • May 27, 2025: Council determines filling the Ward 6 councillor vacancy either through an appointment or a by-election.
  • May 28, 2025: City officially announces appointment process to fill vacancy
  • June 9: Nominations for Ward 6 open
  • July 7: Nominations for Ward 6 close
  • July 10: Candidate’s names and personal statements published in the meeting agenda for the Council meeting to follow on July 23
  • July 23: Council meeting to hear from nominees and vote on the successful candidate

Apply to Council Vacancy – Ward 6

2025 Councillor Appointment Nomination package

Requirements are:

  1. A person who is a resident of the City of Guelph, or an owner or tenant of land in the City or a spouse of such an owner or tenant;
  2. A person who is a Canadian Citizen;
  3. A person who is at least 18 years old; and
  4. A person who is not prohibited from voting under any other Act or from holding municipal office.

They must provide:

  1. Council Appointment Consent of Nominee Form
  2. Council Vacancy Declaration of Qualifications Form
  3. Proof of identity and residence

They may choose to provide:

  • A personal statement of qualifications, to a maximum of five 8.5 x 11 pages in length, for consideration of Council. This statement must comply with section 4.12.4 of the Procedure Bylaw.

Application process:

  • Individuals must book an appointment with the Clerk’s office to submit documentation in person to sign and confirm their identity. Appointments can be booked by calling 519-837-5603 or emailing [email protected].
  • Nominations will be certified upon receipt of the total completed package. Nominations will open June 9 and close July 7 at 4 p.m. A candidate who chooses to withdraw must do so in person and in writing, prior to 10 a.m. on July 18.
  • The candidate’s names and personal statements will be published in the meeting agenda, which will be published on July 10.
  • The meeting to appoint will take place on July 23. Each candidate will be given up to 5 minutes to address Council. Each councillor will then be able to ask up to two questions of the candidates. Council will then vote on the candidates; the candidate who receives greater than 50% of the vote of members present will be the successful candidate.

Municipal Election Compliance Audit

An eligible voter who believes that a candidate or registered third party advertiser has contravened the election campaign finances rules may apply for a compliance audit of their campaign finances.

Clerk’s Report on Contributions for 2022 Election

Resources

Need more information?

[email protected]
519-837-5603