By-Election Nomination Period Closes August 16

A reminder to residents in the Township of Russell that they may register as candidates for the office of Councillor (one elected at large) in the 2024 Municipal By-Election. Candidates have until August 16, 2024, by 2:00p.m. to file or withdraw their nomination.

The office for nomination is:

• Councillor – one elected at large

To submit your name as a candidate you must file the following with the Municipal Clerk:

• a completed Nomination Form (Form 1) and the nomination fee
• a completed Endorsement of Nomination Form (Form 2)

Visit our Candidate Information webpage for links to the forms or get paper copies at Town Hall.

Nominations for the Township of Russell 2024 municipal by-election may be filed by appointment only with the Clerk or Deputy Clerk until 2:00 p.m. on Nomination Day (Friday, August 16, 2024 - 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.) You may book your appointment with the Clerks Department at elections@russell.ca or calling 613-443-3066.

As nominations are received, they will be added to the unofficial list of candidates on our website.

The 2024 Municipal By-Election is September 30, 2024. Voting by telephone and Internet begins on Thursday, September 26, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. and continues until 8:00 p.m. on Monday, September 30, 2024 (Voting Day).

Make sure you are registered to vote

Fill in and submit form Application to Amend Voters' List and submit to elections@russell.ca along with a piece of ID. You may also bring it in person to Town Hall Monday to Friday between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

For more information on the By-Election, visit www.russell.ca/ByElection or contact elections@russell.ca.