2021 Ward 2 By-Election
On January 19, 2021, Norfolk County Council declared their Ward 2 seat vacant. At their meeting of February 16, 2021 Norfolk County approved the By-Law 2021-21 to hold a By-Election and a By-Law 2021-22 for alternate voting procedures (Vote-by-mail).
This page will soon be updated with more information for candidates and voters.
Media Release: Candidate Information Session
2021 MUNICIPAL BY-ELECTION CANDIDATE INFORMATION SESSION
March 8, 2021 – The returning officer for Norfolk County will be hosting a Candidate Information Session for those interested in running for the role of Ward 2 Councillor.
Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the session will be online. The sessions will begin at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 11, 2021. Those interested in participating are encouraged to contact clerks@norfolkcounty.ca to receive login details.
This session will be of benefit to newcomers to the municipal election process, as well as those who have participated in past elections.
For more information, please visit norfolkcounty.ca/government/2021-ward-2-by-election/
Public Notices
NOTICE is hereby given to the Municipal Electors of the Corporation of Norfolk
County that nomination papers for the 2021 Municipal By-Election may be filed in
person or by an agent with the Returning Officer as of Tuesday, February 16,
2021 up to Friday April 9, 2021 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. and on
Nomination Day, Monday, April 12, 2021 between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and
2:00 p.m. Due to Covid-19 protocols appointments are required for the filing of all
nominations. To book an appointment please contact clerks@norfolkcounty.ca or
519-426-5870 ext 6269.
Public Notice – By-Election and Nominations
By-Law 2021-21 – Being a By-Law to provide for a By-Election for the office of Ward Two Councillor.
Voting By Mail
The alternative voting method of “Vote by Mail” has been authorized for the Ward 2 Councillor By-Election to be held in 2021.
A Vote by Mail Kit will be provided to every person who qualifies to be an elector.
The Kit will either be mailed or directly provided to each qualified elector.
The Vote by Mail Kit will consist of:
• A voting instruction sheet
• A composite ballot
• An inner ballot envelope
• A security slip
• An outer return envelope
• Such other necessary material as the Municipal Clerk determines
For more, visit the link below:
By-Law 2021-22 – Being a By-Law to authorize voting by mail for the Ward 2 Councillor By-Election to be held in 2021 and the entering into of an agreement with Canada Post to provide Vote By Mail services.
By-Election Nomination Package
FAQ
Candidate Information
Key Election Dates
The link below contains information such as the nomination period, the last day to return ballots,
and when the term of office begins.
Third Party Campaigns
Ward 2 Map
Council Reports