Election Day for all municipalities in the Province of Ontario is Monday, October 25, 2010 [Bill 212, Good Government Act 2009]. 

On this day voters in the City of Windsor will elect a Mayor, City Council members, and School Board Trustees to represent them in this community for the next four (4) years [Bill 81, 2006]. 

The term of office is December 1, 2010 to November 30, 2014.

What's New

• On June 7, 2010 City Council approved the establishment of a Municipal Elections Compliance Audit Committee in accordance with the Municipal Elecitons Act, 1996, and the corresponding Terms of Reference. 
  
  
• Voters' List Revisions
  - The period for revisions to the Voters' List is from the Tuesday after Labour Day, September 7, 2010 to the close of voting on Voting Day, October 25, 2010
  - Revisions may be made in the Council Services Department, Room 203, Second Floor of City Hall, 350 City Hall Square West
  - Applications must be on a Form EL 15, properly completed and signed by the applicant.  Proof of identification will be required upon making the application.
  - Applications may be filed in person or by mail by the applicant or in person by his/her agent.  A candidate may act as an agent.  There is no restriction on the number of applications that may be filed by an agent.
  

Changes to the Municipal Election Act:

An amendment to the Municipal Elections Act, Bill 212, Good Government Act, 2009 was introduced in the Ontario Legislature to streamline local government elections.  This Bill received Royal Assent on December 15, 2009.  The changes to the Municipal Elections Act make local elections more transparent, accountable and efficient.  It also promotes greater accessibility for voters and candidates with disabilities and creates a more level playing field for all candidates.

Highlights of Bill 212:

• The election date has been moved forward to the fourth Monday of October, (October 25, 2010).
• The accuracy of voters' lists has been improved by providing the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation and municipalities with potential access to additional information.
• Voters are now required to provide identification at the voting place.
• Voting places must be accessible to voters with disabilities.
• As per Bill 212, there is a new total contribution limit of $5,000 per contributor in each jurisdiction.   There is a $750 limit per candidate. 
• Candidates for future elections will not be able to keep surplus campaign funds - surpluses instead would go to the local municipality.
• Expenses related to a candidate's disability would be campaign expenses excluded from a candidate's spending limit.
• Municipalities and school boards are now required to appoint audit committees to hear and decide on applications for compliance audits.
• Penalties for contraventions to the Municipal Elections Act are now up to a $25,000 fine for individuals and up to $50,000 for corporations and trade unions.

Office of the City Clerk
Room 203, 350 City Hall Square West
Windsor, Ontario, Canada   N9A 6S1

Phone:  For general election information, call 311.  For detailed election inquiries, please call (519) 255-6285
Fax:  (519) 255-6868
Email:  clerks@city.windsor.on.ca