The nomination period for the 2022 election begins May 2 and ends August 19, 2022. Individuals wishing to register as candidates in the 2022 municipal election must ensure their nomination papers are filed within this window and cannot begin their campaign until papers are filed with the Township Clerks’ Office.
The Loyalist Township website will be continually updated when any new information becomes available.
Municipal Offices for which Persons may be Nominated:
| Office | Area to be Represented | Number of Positions to be Elected | Where to File Nominations |
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Mayor |
Loyalist Township (at large) |
1 |
Loyalist Township 263 Main St. Odessa, ON |
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Deputy Mayor |
Loyalist Township (at large) |
1 |
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Ward Councillors |
Loyalist Township Ward 1-3 |
5 |
School Board Offices for which Persons may be Nominated:
| School Board | Area to be Represented | Number of Trustees to be Elected | Where to File Nominations |
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Limestone District School Board (English Public School Electors) |
Townships of Loyalist and Stone Mills |
1 |
Loyalist Township 263 Main St. Odessa, ON |
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Algonquin & Lakeshore Catholic District School Board (English Separate School Electors)
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Town of Greater Napanee, Loyalist Township, Township of Stone Mills and Prince Edward County |
1 |
Loyalist Township 263 Main St. Odessa, ON |
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Conseil des écoles publiques de l’Est de l’Ontario |
Hastings, Prince Edward, Lennox et Addington, Frontenac et Leeds et Grenville |
1 |
Ville de/City of Kingston 216 Ontario St. Kingston, ON |
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Le Conseil des Écoles Catholiques de Langue Française du Centre-Est |
Hastings, Prince Edward, Lennox et Addington and Frontenac |
1 |
Ville de/City of Kingston 216 Ontario St. Kingston, ON |
Filing a Nomination |
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To become a candidate for Mayor, Deputy Mayor, Councillor or School Board Trustee you must file a nomination paper with the Township Clerk, at the Odessa Administration Offices, 263 Main Street, Odessa. Nominations for Mayor, Deputy Mayor or Councillor must include the endorsement form signed by 25 eligible electors and the applicable filing fee. Nomination papers may be filed from Monday, May 2, 2022 until 2:00 p.m. on Friday, August 19, 2022. To ensure adequate time to review your nomination papers, an appointment is required. Nomination FormNominations for positions must be made on the prescribed form available at the Clerk’s office or at the link below. Endorsement of Nomination FormCandidates running for Mayor, Deputy Mayor or Council are required to submit an Endorsement of Nomination Form with at least 25 declaration of endorsements. Endorsement of Nomination Form Filing FeeThe filing fee is $200 for the office of Mayor and $100 for all other offices. Book an AppointmentAppointments are required to file nomination papers. To book an appointment, please use the booking link below or email the Clerk. |
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The Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing publishes a Candidates Guide to provide information about municipal and school board elections. The guides outline rules as described in the Municipal Elections Act and other legislation and regulations. |
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| Candidate Information Session | ||||||
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An in-person information session for potential Candidates and Third-Party Advertisers from the municipalities within the County of Lennox & Addington is scheduled for Thursday, June 23, 2022 at the Strathcona Paper Center Banquet Hall (16 McPherson Drive, Napanee). More details regarding this session will be available closer to the date. |
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| Candidates in Default | ||||||
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The candidates listed below are in default of the Municipal Elections Act, 1996. This means that they cannot run or be appointed to any municipal office until after the next general election.
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