Voting Day is Monday, October 25, 2010
Information for Candidates for the Office of Regional Councillor
In Niagara Region, nomination papers for the office of Regional Councillor must be filed in the Municipal Clerk's Office for the area municipality where the candidate wishes to run for election.
Nomination papers may be filed from January 4, 2010 until 2 p.m. on Friday, September 10, 2010 (Nomination Day). Nomination papers cannot be filed at the Niagara Region Administrative Offices.
The Municipal Clerks of the area municipalities can be contacted for information on the procedures with respect to the filing of nominations for the office of Regional Councillor. The contact information for the local municipalities is outlined below. A list of "Online Resources" is also provided as additional sources of information for candidates.
A free Candidates Information Session is being offered for all registered and prospective candidates for the 2010 Municipal Election.
| Municipality | Number of Regional Councillors To Be Elected |
|---|---|
| Town of Fort Erie 905-871-1600 | One |
| Town of Grimsby 905-945-9634 | One |
| Town of Lincoln 905-563-8205 | One |
| City of Niagara Falls 905-356-7521 | Three |
| Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake 905-468-3266 | One |
| Town of Pelham 905-892-2607 | One |
| City of Port Colborne 905-835-2900 | One |
| City of St. Catharines 905-688-5600 | Six |
| City of Thorold 905-227-6613 | One |
| City of Welland 905-735-1700 | Two |
Note: The elected Mayors of the twelve municipalities in Niagara Region are also members of Regional Council.
Additional questions can be directed to: