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2022 MUNICIPAL ELECTION
For the 2022 Municipal Election Results please visit 2022 Municipal Election Results.
Thank you to everyone who voted.
Financial Statements will be posted as received below the Candidates Name.
Post-Election Accessibility Report
CERTIFIED CANDIDATES FOR THE 2022 MUNICIPAL ELECTION
As of the Closing of Nominations, the following candidates have put their names forward and will be official certified on Monday, August 22, 2022.
Candidates for Mayor
Name Nomination Date Phone Number
Jim Vezina August 18, 2022 807-577-6735
Candidates for Councillor
Name Nomination Date Phone Number
Alex Crane May 5, 2022 807-473-9420
Jonathon Hari August 5, 2022 807-623-6775
Bishop Racicot August 12, 2022 807-577-2215
John Sobolta August 15, 2022 807-624-8025
J. Sobolta – Financial Statement
Brendan Rea August 18, 2022 807-708-5122
Carly Torkkeli August 19, 2022 807-620-2579
Torkkeli – Financial Statement
Click here to see: Certified Candidates
Click here to see: Declaration of Acclamation to Office
PLEASE NOTE: The Township of O’Connor supports a mask friendly workplace. However, masks are not required to be worn. If you are not comfortable coming into the office, with or without a mask, or if you have mobility issues, please honk your car horn and someone will come out to assist you.
ELECTION DAY: Monday, October 24th from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
ADVANCED VOTE: Tuesday, October 18th from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
LOCATION FOR VOTING DAYS: Council Chambers, 330 Highway 595. Please use the back door of the Municipal Office to enter.
The 2022 Municipal Election will be held Monday, October 24th. Learn more about Municipal Elections through our educational resources, the Election Accessibility Plan and the rules that govern our processes.
Please make sure that you are on the voters list by going to www.voterlookup.ca Eligible electors can:
- confirm or update their electoral information;
- add an elector name to an address; and,
- change school support for the purpose of voting in a school board election.
If you are a resident, owner or tenant of property in Ontario, a Canadian citizen and 18 years of age you can vote in Ontario’s Municipal and School Board Elections. We all play a role in ensuring a fair electoral system, and it is the responsibility of every elector to make sure their information is up-to-date and accurately reflected for electoral purposes.
Not sure if the role suits you? If you would like more information on Municipal Government, please visit:
Come out and meet your Candidates on Thursday, October 13, 2022 at 7 p.m. in the O’Connor Community Centre, 330 Highway 595. Click on Candidates Night Oct 13, 2022 Hosted by the O’Connor Community Club
WOULD YOU LIKE TO RUN FOR COUNCIL? Nominations CLOSED.
Nominations open on Monday, May 2nd with Nomination Day on Friday, August 19th. All Candidates must:
- be a Canadian citizen and at least 18 years old,
- be a resident of the municipality or a non-resident owner or tenant of land in the municipality or the spouse of such non-resident owner or tenant,
- not legally prohibited from voting; and not disqualified by any legislation from holding municipal office,
- pay a nomination fee of $100 for Councillor or $200 for Mayor, refundable if you receive 2% of the votes cast in the election.
If you are interested in running for Council and would like more information on the Municipal Councillor role, please visit:
The Ontario Municipal Councillor’s Guide.
For more information, forms, and key dates on the upcoming Election, please visit: