Municipal election advance poll voting begins this week

First in-person election voting takes place in more than ten years

September 28, 2022 Matt Weingarden Municipal Elections 2022 0

In-person voting in Lakeshore’s Municipal Election officially kicks off this week with advance voting at the Comber Community Centre (7100 Community Centre Street, Comber) on Wednesday, September 28, from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m.

The next advance voting event will take place on Saturday, October 8, from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m., in the Renaud Room at the Atlas Tube Recreation Centre (447 Renaud Line Road, Belle River).

On Election Day, October 24, voting will take place from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. at 12 locations throughout Lakeshore. Residents can look up their ward and Election Day Voting Place at Lakeshore.ca/WardMap.

“We’re excited to host Lakeshore’s first in-person election voting in more than ten years,” said Kristen Newman, Lakeshore’s Clerk & Corporate Leader – Strategic & Legal Affairs. “We have a team of talented and dedicated election officials who are ready to welcome voters from across the Municipality.”

Voter Information Cards on the way

Voters can also expect to receive their Voter Information Cards by mail this week. These cards include information such as the voter’s qualifying address, municipal ward, and Election Day voting location.

While Voter Information Cards are not required to vote, they make the voting process quicker and easier.

If a resident does not receive a Voter Information Card, their information is incorrect, or they are a first-time voter, they may apply to have their name added or information corrected in order to vote. This may be done until the close of voting on the final day of voting (October 24, 2022).

To learn more about updating voter information or getting on the Voters List, please call 519-728-1975 ext. 265.

Election Accessibility

Voting Places are accessible as set out in the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.

Accessible Voting Assistive Devices (audio tactile interfaces, paddles, and sip & puff technology) will be available at the Advance Voting Places and on Election Day at the Comber Community Centre and Atlas Tube Recreation Centre (Renaud Room).

For more information about Election Accessibility, please visit Lakeshore.ca/ElectionAccess.

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