Transcript: 2026 Election Candidate Guidelines Announced - Candidates - 30 Apr 26 | Summary 803

Are you thinking about becoming a candidate in the next municipal election in the city of Bmpton? Here's what you need to know. The election will take place on Monday, October 26th, 2026. On that day, eligible electors in Bmpton will vote for the following offices. Mayor, one to be elected by all voters of the municipality. Regional counselor, one to be elected for wards 1 and 5, 2 and 6, 3 and 4, 7 and 8, and 9 and 10. City counselor, one to be elected for wards 1 and 5, 2 and 6, 3 and 4, 7 and 8, and 9 and 10. School board trustee. The number of trustees for the English public, English separate, French public, and French separate school boards will be determined in the spring of 2026. To become a candidate, you must book an appointment with the city clerk's office to file your nomination form and filing fee and other required documents. The fee for the office of mayor is $200 and for all other offices is $100. The nomination period begins on May 1st, 2026 and ends on August 21st, 2026 at 2 p.m. You can access the nomination forms and the online appointment booking service on the city's website shortly before the nomination period begins. Before you book your appointment to file your nomination, you must first determine if you are qualified to be elected as a member of council. In accordance with the Municipal Act, a person is qualified to be elected to office if they are entitled to be an elector in their local municipality and if they are not disqualified by the Municipal Act, the Municipal Elections Act, or any other applicable legislation. For candidates, you must be at least 18 years old on the day you file your nomination. More information regarding candidate and elector qualifications, as well as links to the governing legislation can be found on the city's website at bmpton.ca/bmpton votes. The website is updated regularly, so be sure to check often for information on becoming a candidate, as well as other election information, including information for voters and third party advertisers. If you have any questions, feel free to contact the city election team by calling 311 if you're within city limits, by calling 9058742000 if you are outside the city limits, or emailing your questions to bmpton votes@bmpton.ca.

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