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Background Information
On November 5, 2019, Council considered Report 19-297(CRS), re: Council Vacancy and declared the office of Ward 7 Councillor vacant by resolution 19-218.
On November 19, 2019, Council considered Report 19-309(CRS), re: Methods to Fill a Council Vacancy and selected to fill the vacancy by way of by-election and set Voting Day to be Monday, March 23, 2020 by resolution 19-228 to 229.
On August 25, 2020 Council received Report 20-209(CRS), re: 2020 Ward 7 By-election Update.
The by-election was put on hold due to the COVID-19 pandemic and has been rescheduled for Oct 5, 2020 with advance poll dates set for September 26, October 2 and October 3 at City Hall.
News releases & statements
October 5 - Unofficial voting results for Ward 7 by-election
August 25 - New date for Cambridge Ward 7 by-election set for Oct. 5
July 20 - Update from the City Clerk on Ward 7 By-Election
March 17 - Statement from the City Clerk on the Ward 7 by-election
March 2 - Two dates available for Ward 7 residents to vote in the 2020 By-Election
Key Dates
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| Wednesday, December 18, 2019 | Nomination Period Begins |
| Friday, February 7, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. | Nomination Day |
| Saturday, March 7, 2020 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. |
Advance Voting Day City Hall (Bowman Room) |
| Saturday, September 26, 2020 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. |
Advance Voting Day City Hall (Bowman Room) |
| Friday, October 2, 2020 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. |
Advance Voting Day City Hall (Bowman Room) |
| Saturday, October 3, 2020 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. |
Advance Voting Day City Hall (Bowman Room) |
| Monday, October 5, 2020 from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. |
Voting Day City Hall (Bowman Room) / Curbside (Civic Square Lot) |
Voting is available in-person only (there is no internet voting).
COVID-19 Guidelines
Numerous safety precautions will be in effect including health screenings, maximum capacities, single-use pens, plexiglass barriers and enhanced cleaning.
Any voters who are self-isolating due to symptoms or close contact, or who are awaiting COVID-19 test results will be requested to use a proxy voting, or take advantage of curbside voting. Several curbside voting stations will be set up around City Hall allowing residents to fill out their ballot in their vehicle and drop their ballot in a curbside ballot box.
Voting Locations
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Bowman Room, City Hall - 50 Dickson Street, Cambridge, ON Notes:
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Candidate Information
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In order to be qualified to hold office as a Municipal Councillor, a person must be:
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Nominations were received from December 18, 2019 to 2:00 p.m. on February 7, 2020. |
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| Candidates need to be aware of their campaign expense limit, what constitutes an expense, and the contribution limits that can be accepted. For further information, please refer to the Guide and Information for Candidates available in the tab below. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| List of Certified Candidates | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Municipal Elections Act, 1996 (s. 35(1)1) Notice is hereby given to the municipal electors of Ward 7 of The Municipality of Cambridge, that during the period commencing on December 18, 2019 and completed on Nomination Day, February 7, 2020 the following persons filed all necessary papers, declarations and fees and as Clerk, I am satisfied that such person are qualified and that their nominations satisfy the requirements of the Municipal Elections Act, 1996. I have therefore certified the following candidates for the office of Councillor - Ward 7:
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Third Party Advertiser Information
| Eligibility |
| Third Party Advertisers (TPA) can be an individual, corporation or trade union. |
| Registration Package |
When submitting your nomination package, the following must be included:
Completed registration packages will be accepted by appointment only. Please e-mail byelection@cambridge.ca or call 519-740-4680 ext. 4079 to book your appointment. Registrations will not be accepted without an appointment. |
| Third Party Advertisers Financial Information |
| Third Party Advertisers need to be aware of their campaign expense limit, what constitutes an expense, and the contribution limits that can be accepted. For further information, please refer to the Guide and Information for Third Party Advertisers available in the tab below. |
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Voter Information
| Eligibility |
In order to be qualified to vote in a municipal election, a person must be:
If you are unsure if you live in Ward 7, please view the Ward 7 Map or contact the City Clerk's Office at 519-740-4680 ext. 4079. |
| Voter Information Notices |
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New Voter Information Notices will be mailed to electors who did not already vote on March 7, 2020. By mid to late September, you should receive a new Voter Information Notice in the mail. Your Voter Information Notice will include the following information:
If you do not receive a Voter Information Notice by mid-February, please contact the City Clerk's Office at 519-740-4680 ext. 4079 or by e-mail at byelection@cambridge.ca. |
| Acceptable Forms of Identification |
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A person may present, as proof of identify and residence for the purposes of subparagraph 52 (1) 1 of the Municipal Elections Act, 1996, an original, or certified or notarized copy, of a document that is listed below and shows the person’s name and qualifying address. Where any one of the below documents are not available for presentation at the voting place, the elector shall complete an application in the prescribed form (Declaration of Identity), including a statutory declaration that he or she is the elector shown on the voters’ list.
10. Any other document from the government of Canada, Ontario or a municipality in Ontario or from an agency or such a government 11. Any document from a Band Council in Ontario established under the Indian Act (Canada) 12. An income tax assessment notice 13. A Child Tax Benefit Statement 14. A Statement of Employment Insurance Benefits Paid T4E 15. A Statement of Old Age Security T4A (OAS) 16. A Statement of Canada Pension Plan Benefits T4A (P) 17. A Canada Pension Plan Statement of Contributions 18. A Statement of Direct Deposit for Ontario Works 19. A Statement of Direct Deposit for Ontario Disability Support Program 20. A Workplace Safety and Insurance Board Statement of Benefits T5007 21. A credit card statement, bank account statement, or RRSP, RRIF, RHOSP or T5 statement 22. A CNIB Card or a card from another registered charitable organization that provides services to persons with disabilities 23. A hospital card or record 24. A document showing campus residence, issued by the office or officials responsible for student residence at a post-secondary institution 25. A document showing residence at a long-term care home under the Long-Term Care Homes Act, 2007, issued by the Administrator for the home 26. A utility bill for hydro, water, gas, telephone or cable TV or a bill from a public utilities commission 27. A cheque stub, T4 statement or pay receipt issued by an employer 28. A transcript or report card from a post-secondary school |
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Proxy Voting |
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Any person who is entitled to be a voter in the City of Cambridge's by-election may vote by proxy. The person appointed must also be entitled to vote in the City of Cambridge's by-election. A person appointed as a proxy may only act for one (1) person, unless the proxy and the other person are spouses or sibilings of each other, parent and child, or grandparent and grandchild. Proxy voting applications forms are available here or from the Clerks Division. Proxy voting applications will be accepted, by appointment only. To book an appointment, please e-mail byelection@cambridge.ca or call 519-740-4680 ext. 4079. Proxy voting applications will not be accepted without an appointment. |
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Contributing to Candidates/Third Party Advertisers |
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Electors can contribute:
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Resources |
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Guide and Information for Voters |
Additional Resources
| Helpful Guides, Policies and Procedures |
| By-laws |
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Election Contact Information
Clerk's Office
2nd Floor, 50 Dickson Street
PO Box 669
Cambridge, ON
N1R 5W8
Telephone: 519-760-4680 ext. 4079
Email: byelection@cambridge.ca