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Norwich Election Results 2022


Official Election Results
CandidateTotal Votes
Mayor   
Jim Palmer 2219
Lynne DePlancke 1863
Tyler Zacker-King 243
Councillor - Ward 1   
John Scholton  578
Val Haley 454
Daniel A. Wagner  93
Councillor - Ward 2   
Alisha Stubbs 759
William Van Lagen  392
Michael Legge  135
Councillor - Ward 3  
Shawn Gear  602
John Van Brenk 598
Councillor - Ward 4  
Adrian Couwenberg  267
Alan Dale  247
Len Overbeek 222
Thames Valley District School Board  
Leanne Hopkins  2080
Seth Allen 1547
David Edward Cripps  1185
London District Catholic School Board   
Mary Holmes  126
Ana Paula Alves  76
Conseil scolaire catholique Providence   
Alexandre Alary  Acclaimed 
Conseil Scolair Viamonde  
David Andre Paradis Acclaimed 

 Township of Norwich Declaration of Election

 2022 Municipal Election

Municipal Elections in Ontario are held every four years and are governed by the Municipal Elections Act. The next municipal election will be held on Monday October 24, 2022. The new term of Council begins November 15, 2022.

General Election Information 

The Township of Norwich elects candidates to the positions of:

  • Mayor – to be elected at large
  • Councillor (4) – one to be elected per ward
  • School Board Trustees

The Township of Norwich Certified Candidate List 2022 

Voters' List 

Township of Norwich Crest
The 2022 Municipal Election for the Township of Norwich 
will be conducted using

Vote by Mail.


 Make sure you are on the Voters List to receive your voting kit!

The Voters List is now available for inspection upon request at the Municipal Office, 285767 Airport Road, Norwich.  Electors can check the list to ensure their name has been included and that all information is correct, either in person at the Township Office during regular office hours, by calling the Offices at 519-468-2410, or by email to one of the contacts below.

Electors may apply to have their name added to or removed from the Voters List or the information relating to themselves amended by filing an application at the Township Office, Clerks Department, during normal office hours 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and on Election Day October 24, 2022 until 8:00 p.m.

Please note that being on the recent Provincial Election voters list does not guarantee you are on the Municipal Voters List.


Deputy ClerkCAO/Clerk Election Assistant 

Kimberly Armstrong
Deputy Returning Officer
519-468-2410 ext 226
karmstrong@norwich.ca

Kyle Kruger
Returning Officer
519-468-2410 ext 227
kkruger@norwich.ca       

Elizabeth Birchall
Customer Service Clerk
519-468-2410 ext 232
ebirchall@norwich.ca        


  Municipal Elections Act, 1996 

Who Can Vote 

Who Can Vote?

You can vote in the Township of Norwich municipal election if you are:

  • a Canadian citizen; and
  • at least 18 years old; and
  • a resident in the Township of Norwich; or
  • a non-resident of Norwich, but you or your spouse own or rent property in the Township; and
  • not prohibited from voting under any law

You may only vote once regardless of how many properties you own or rent within the City.

Who cannot vote?

You are prohibited from voting on voting day if you are:

  • serving a sentence of imprisonment in a penal or correctional institution
  • a corporation
  • acting as executor or trustee or in another representative capacity, except as a voting proxy
  • convicted of a corrupt practice described in section 90(3) of the Municipal Elections Act, 1996

This means that if you own or rent property in the Township of Norwich under a business name (a corporation), you are not eligible to vote in the Norwich municipal election. The property must be owned or rented under your name or your spouse's name. 

Ward Boundary Maps 

Township of Norwich Ward Boundary Map (Wards 1-4)

Ward Two Boundary Map (Village of Norwich) 

 Notice of Election 2022

Notice of Election 

Vote By Mail

 Method of Voting - Vote by Mail 

 

The 2022 Municipal Election for the Township of Norwich will be conducted using Vote by Mail

On or about September 26th, 2022, a Vote by Mail Package will be mailed to each elector on the Voters List.  Voters may then complete their ballots and return the package through Canada Post in the postage paid envelopes provided.  The last day recommended for mailing back ballots with Canada Post is October 13th, 2022.   

Voters may also deliver their completed voting kits (using the envelopes supplied) directly to the Township of Norwich municipal office at 285767 Airport Rd, Norwich.  Completed voting kits may be delivered to the office:

  • during regular office hours (Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm) or on Voting day October 24th until 8:00 pm. or
  • in the after-hours drop off slot at the municipal offices entrance at any time (24 hours, 7 days per week) until Voting Day October 24th at 8:00 pm. 

Voters will be able to cast their vote anytime following receipt of their voting packages, up until the close of polls 8:00 pm on Voting Day October 24th, 2022.  

Please note that Ballots must be received by the Township by the close of polls at 8:00 p.m. October 24th. 

If you are an eligible elector and do not receive your Voting Kit by October 5th, please contact the Township of Norwich municipal office.

Detailed instruction on completing and returning your Vote by Mail Package will be available on the Township website (www.norwich.ca) and are included in the Vote by Mail Packages.

Vote By Mail Kit 

Each vote by mail kit will contain the following:

  • A Voting Instruction Sheet with a detachable Voter Declaration Form;
  • A Composite Ballot;
  • A White Ballot Secrecy Envelope;
  • A Yellow Return Envelope with prepaid postage; and
  • Such other material as the Clerk determines.

 Completing and Returning you Ballot 

Upon receipt of the Voting Kit, each voter should follow the instructions provided in the Voting Kit exactly as printed. The instructions require the voter to:

  • Complete the ballot;
  • Insert the ballot into the ballot envelope marked “Ballot Secrecy Envelope”;
  • SEAL the Ballot Secrecy Envelope;
  • Complete and sign the Voter Declaration Form. If a voter requires assistance in voting, he/she shall make their mark (i.e. an “x”) on the signature line and have a witness sign in the signature area of the Voter Declaration Form and print their name below;
  • Place the completed Voter Declaration Form and the SEALED Ballot Secrecy Envelope into the yellow prepaid business reply envelope;
  • Seal the yellow prepaid business reply envelope; and
  • Mail the yellow prepaid business reply envelope by October 13, 2022 or deliver it by some other means to the Municipal Office (Ballot Return Station) no later than 8:00 p.m. on October 24, 2022.

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9uXqmcgcJcU 

 

Candidate Information 

 Candidate Eligibility 
  To be eligible as a candidate in the Township of Norwich you must meet the following requirements:
  • A Canadian citizen
  • At least 18 years of age
  • A resident of the Township of Norwich, a non-resident owner or tenant of land in Township of Norwich or the spouse of such non-resident owner or tenant
  • Not legally prohibited from voting
  • Not disqualified by any legislation from holding municipal office
  Candidate Campaign Finances

  •  The campaign period begins once a nomination paper or notice of registration is filed with the Clerk.
  • Election expenses cannot be incurred outside of the campaign period.
  • Corporations and trade unions are no longer eligible to contribute to municipal election campaigns. This includes all council and school board elections. Corporations and trade unions can be third party advertisers and make contributions to third party advertisers.
  • A candidate who does not accept any contributions of money, or incur any expenses, is not required to open a separate election bank account.
  • Nomination filing fee is not considered a campaign expense
  • Candidates are responsible for keeping records of the financial activities related to their campaign. Remember to issue receipts for all donations of goods or services, obtain receipts for expenses incurred, and keep copies of all receipts.
  • It is the responsibility of the candidate to file a complete and accurate financial statement on time. Candidates should completely familiarize themselves with the appropriate sections of the Municipal Elections Act, 1996.

For further information about municipal and school board elections, please visit the Ministry of Municipal Affairs Election webpage or email MEAinfo@ontario.ca.

Candidate Financial Statements "Form 4" 

Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing - Financial Statement - Auditor's Report Candidate - Form 4 

Adrian Couwenberg 

Alan Dale

Daniel Wagner 

Jim Palmer 

John Scholten 

Lynne DePlancke

Mike Legge

Shawn Gear 

Tyler Zacher-King (Mayor)

Tyler Zacher King (Ward 4)

Valerie Haley

William Van Lagen 

 List of Nominated Persons 

The following is an unofficial list of persons, who have submitted nomination forms and the office that they are seeking election to. This list is considered to be the official list of nominated persons as of August 22, 2022 at 4:00 p.m.

 

OfficeCandidate’s
Name
Qualifying AddressContact Information
 Mayor  Jim Palmer

793466 Slant Road, RR 3 Norwich

 519-468-6215

   Lynne DePlancke  82 Stover Street N, Norwich

lynnedeplancke@hotmail.com
519-468-6728

  Tyler Zacher-King 365733 Evergreen Street, Norwich 

tzacherking@gmail.com         

519-872-8272 

Councillor – Ward 1  John Scholten  97 Mill Street West, Otterville

 highlandclan@execulink.com 

226-321-0576

  Val Haley 224959 Otterville Road, Springford 

haleyscomet@xplornet.ca 

519-842-7820

   Daniel A Wagner   166100 Cecilia Street, Hawtrey 

 dannowagner@gmail.com

226-321-6845

Councillor – Ward 2  William Van Lagen  20 Main Street East, 
Norwich

 wmvanlagen@execulink.com 

519-550-2125

   Alisha Stubbs  25 Carman Street, 
Norwich

 alisha.stubbsrsw@gmail.com 

519-532-9771

   Michael Legge  15 John Street, 
Norwich

 mikelegge@execulink.com 

519-602-7640

Councillor – Ward 3  John Van Brenk  813336 Baseline Road, Norwich

 john@jvbexcavating.ca 

519-532-9431

  Shawn Gear 675 Main Street South, Burgessville

sgear1@live.ca 

519-983-9854

Councillor – Ward 4 Len Overbeek 445603 Gunn’s Hill Road, Township of Norwich

lenoverbeek@execulink.com 

519-521-9102

  Alan Dale 465080 Curries Road, Township of Norwich

andale@execulink.com 

519-424-9525

  Adrian Couwenberg 713967 Middletown Line, Township of Norwich

acouwenberg@execulink.com

519-643-8988

 

 

School Board Elections 

 School Board Trustees
 

Thames Valley District School Board (2 Positions)

NameAddressContact InformationOther
Seth Allen  

226-268-1964

seth@sethfoxford.ca

Website
David Edward Cripps

168 Canterbury St, Ingersoll

226-228-4199

Hello@davecripps.ca

Website 
Leeane Hopkins  

519-281-5882

jrlehopkins@gmail.com

 

 

London District Catholic School Board (1 Position)

NameAddressContact InformationOther
Ana Paula Alves Ingersoll, ON LDCSB.oxfordcounty2022@gmail.com  
Mary Holmes  289 Ingersoll Ave, Ingersoll

Home: 519-537-5183

Mobile: 226-228-7784

paquette.holmes@gmail.com

 

 

Conseil scolaire catholique Providence (1 Position)

NameAddressContact InformationOther
Alexandre Alary 176 rue Langarth Est, London 

519-608-2576

alexandre_alary@hotmail.com

 

Conseil scolaire Viamonde (1 Position)

NameAddressContact InformationOther
David Andre Paradis 3 Dahlia Drive, Chatham-Kent

416-844-5549

david.paradis@gmail.com

 

 

Additional Information 

 Important Guides 
  • 2022 Voters' Guide - Ontario Municipal Council and School Board Elections 
  • 2022 Candidates' Guide - Ontario Municipal Council and School Board Elections 
  • CAO/Clerk 2023-01: 2022 Municipal Election Accessibility Report 
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