Official Election Results
Notice of Recount |
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As a result of a tie between two candidates for the office of Councillor, Ward 2, a recount will be held in accordance with Section 56(1)(a) of the Municipal Elections Act. The recount will take place on Monday, October 31, 2022, at 1 p.m. at City Hall in Council Chambers, 3rd Floor, 66 Charlotte Street, Port Colborne. In accordance with the Municipal Elections Act, the persons permitted at the recount are the Ward 2 Candidates. The candidates may also have a lawyer and scrutineer present. Members of the public are not permitted. If the recount indicates that the two candidates for Ward 2 have received the same number of votes, the clerk shall choose the successful candidate or candidates by lot in accordance with the Municipal Act, immediately following the recount. |
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2022 Election Accessibility Plan |
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View the City of Port Colborne Procedures for the Implementation of the Accessibility Plan for the 2022 Municipal Elections. City of Port Colborne 2022 Election Accessibility Plan and Report |
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Niagara Compliance Audit Committee |
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Niagara Compliance Audit Committee Members 2022-2026 Term Appointments: BALD, John - Niagara Falls |
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Certified Candidates |
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The following are the certified candidates in the 2022 Municipal and School Board Election in the City of Port Colborne. Click the link below to see the list of certified candidates, their contact information, as well as their qualifying address: 2022 Official List of Certified Candidates
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Candidate Information |
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Who can be a Candidate?
*THE NOMINATION PERIOD HAS NOW CLOSED* Forms and More Information: 2022 Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing (MMAH) Candidate Guide 2022 Port Colborne Candidates Guide Port Colborne Election Sign By-law MMAH Presentation for Candidates Yearly Stipend: The current yearly stipend for City Council is:
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Niagara Region Election News |
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Seat at the Table Program Niagara Region is offering a series of workshops to help communities that are underrepresented in municipal politics feel informed and educated when making the decision to run for local government. Learn more about the Seat at the Table program on the Region's project page. |
Third Party Advertiser |
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Third party advertising refers to advertisements or other materials that support, promote or oppose a candidate, or support, promote or oppose a “yes” or “no” answer to a question on the ballot. The meaning of “third party” in this context means a person or entity who is not a candidate. Third party advertising is separate from any candidate’s campaign, and must be done independently from a candidate. Any advertisements or materials that are made and distributed by a candidate, or under a candidate’s direction, are part of the candidate’s campaign. For More Information and Forms: 2022 Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing Third Party Advertisers’ Guide |
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Are you Eligible to Vote? |
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You are eligible to vote in the election for municipal council if:
• you are a Canadian citizen; There are three ways that you can qualify to vote in a municipality: 1. As a resident elector if you live in the municipality. You may own, rent, live in shared accommodation where you do not pay rent or live in the municipality but do not have a fixed address. Being a resident elector is the most common type of eligibility. 2. As a non-resident elector if you own or rent property in a municipality, but it’s not the one where you live. You can be a resident elector in only one municipality. However, you can be a non-resident elector in any other municipality (or municipalities) where you own or rent property. |
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What Ward do I live in? |
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View Maps for Wards 1, 2, 3 and 4 | ||||||||
Voting Methods |
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As an elector, there are several ways that you can cast your ballot:
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2022 Key Election Dates |
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May 2, 2022
August 19, 2022 - 2:00 p.m.
August 22, 2022
September 2022
October 2022
November 15, 2022
November 22, 2022
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