Deadline Arrives for Municipal Election Nominations

Time is running out for prospective councillors, mayors, or school board trustees to launch a bid for upcoming fall municipal elections, as the nomination deadline's this afternoon.

Wawa Clerk Cathy Cyr reminds there are some required qualifications.

Cyr explains the process is simple: obtain the forms from the municipal office or website, fill them out, then bring them in.

Cyr notes there is a filing fee.

Both Wawa and Chapleau are posting candidates' names on their municipal websites, along with information for prospective candidates.

Nomination papers must been submitted by 2 o'clock this afternoon, with certification to happen Monday - candidates are "unofficial" until then.

The municipal election date for all of Ontario is October 24th.