Voting Begins January 23 for Ward 7 By-election

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The first day of voting for the Ward Seven By-election is less than a week away. Here is the information you need before heading to the polls.

Get on the Voters' List

To make voting fast and easy, make sure you’re on the Voters’ List or call 705-728-VOTE (8683), Monday to Friday, between 8:30am–4:30pm.

To be on the Voters' List and vote in the Ward Seven By-election one must: be a Canadian citizen, at least 18 years of age, a resident of Ward Seven, or a non-resident owner or tenant of land in Ward Seven (or their spouse), and not be prohibited from voting under any law.

Why Wait? Vote Early

Based on statistics from past municipal elections in Barrie, approximately 50 per cent of voters wait until the final day to cast their ballot and approximately half of them vote within the last two hours. There is no need to wait – you are encouraged to vote early. Voting for the By-election will take place at Holly Community Centre (171 Mapleton Avenue) on the following dates:

Voting Days:

Saturday, January 23, 10am–6pm
Tuesday, January 26,  4–9pm
Thursday, January 28 , 4–9pm
Monday, February 1,  10am–8pm 

Note: Special voting opportunities will be held at Roberta Place and Roberta Lodge for the residents of the two facilities on Tuesday, January 26, between 9am–11:30am, and on Monday, February 1, between 9am–10 am.

Residents are reminded to bring their voter notice along with acceptable identification (showing name and Ward Seven address) when going to vote. Voter notices will arrive in the mail this week to those on the Voters’ List. Residents who do not receive a voter notice, may not be on the Voters’ List and are encouraged to check the List before going to vote.

For more information about the Ward Seven By-election including a list of certified candidates, visit barrie.ca/Elections, call the Legislative and Court Services Department at 705-728-VOTE (8683) or email BeCounted@barrie.ca.