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The Town of Milton is getting ready for the upcoming municipal election.
Residents will be able to vote on who will serve the next four years as Milton Mayor, Town and Regional Councillors, as well as School Board Trustees. You can see the list of official candidates here.
Town Clerk Meaghan Reid says you don’t need to register to vote in this election.
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There was heavy discussion during the recent federal and provincial elections regarding signs. Reid says that residents can read up on the by-laws regarding election signage here.
With the stress of the pandemic forcing every industry and sector to adapt, Reid says the Town of Milton has adopted some methods to make voting easier for everyone.
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To reiterate, advanced voting days will be from October 10th to October 16th at any advanced location in Milton, regardless of which ward you live in. Residents can also take advantage of voting by mail, which will be available for request starting on Thursday, September 1st. Learn more here.
The Town of Milton will also be mailing election information to each residence in September. This will be done to help keep residents informed on the municipal election, providing them the opportunity to learn more about the voting process. Voter Identification Cards will be mailed to residences later on, closer to the beginning of October.
Election Day for the Town of Milton is Monday, October 24th. Reid says polls close at 8:00 p.m. and they always hope to get results within an hour of that time.
A reception will be held at the FirstOntario Arts Centre Milton on election night. A time has not been confirmed just yet as to when doors will open for that event.
To learn more about the election, click here.
