Elections

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.

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.

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• 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

•  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.

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 

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.

Thames Valley District School Board (2 Positions)

London District Catholic School Board (1 Position)

Conseil scolaire catholique Providence (1 Position)

Conseil scolaire Viamonde (1 Position)

• 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