OFFICIAL NOTICE OF NOMINATION PERIOD
Municipal Election – Monday, October 18, 2021
The Local Authorities Election Act specifies that a general election shall be held every 4th year.
The General Municipal Election will be held in the Town of Didsbury on Monday, October 18, 2021, at the Didsbury Memorial Complex located at 1702 21 Avenue. This election will fill seven (7) seats; one for Mayor and six Councillors.
For more information:
Luana Smith, Returning Officer
Town of Didsbury – 403-335-3391
Email: lsmith@didsbury.ca
WORK AT THE 2021 MUNICIPAL ELECTION!
Are you interested in working at the 2021 Municipal Election? Click HERE for more details on these temporary positions and how to apply.
ELECTION WORKER APPLICATION FORM
RUNNING FOR MUNICIPAL OFFICE?
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For more information on running for Municipal Office, read the Candidates Information Guide for the 2021 Municipal Election. (coming soon!)
The Returning Officer or designate will receive nominations of candidates for the local jurisdiction election during regular business hours of 8:30 am. and 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday, from January 4, 2021, to September 17, 2021, and on Monday, September 20, 2021, from 8:30 am. until 12:00 pm, noon, at the Town of Didsbury Municipal building located 1606 – 14 Street, Didsbury.
NOMINATION FEE
The nomination fee is $100.00 which is payable by cash, cheque, or money order.
COVID RESTRICTIONS
At this time appointments are required to drop off or pick up anything regarding the Municipal Election.
Please call 403-335-3391 to make arrangements.
KEY DATES FOR THE 2021 MUNICIPAL ELECTION
| Nomination Period | January 4, 2021, to September 17, 2021. |
| Nomination Day | September 20, 2021, 8:30 am until 12:00 pm. |
| Withdrawal Period | September 20-21, 2021, 12:00 pm noon until 12:00pm noon the following day. |
| Advance Voting | October 9-10, 2021, 12:00 pm until 7:00 pm (at the Town Office, 1606-14th Street, Didsbury) |
| Election Day | October 18, 2021, 7:30 am until 8:00 pm (at the Didsbury Memorial Complex, 1702-21 Avenue, Didsbury) |
| Official Results Released | October 22, 2021 |
| Campaign Disclosure Filing | March 1, 2022 |
VOTER IDENTIFICATION ON ELECTION DAY
Proof of identity and current residence is required to be able to vote in municipal elections.
Click HERE for more information on acceptable forms of identification.
Town of Didsbury 2021 Municipal Election Nomination Papers filed as of January 31, 2021
| MAYOR | COUNCIL |
| Hunter, Rhonda Poggemiller, Erhard | Andrews, Sheree Windsor, Bill Williams, Ethan |
Original Nominations Forms can be viewed at the Town of Didsbury Administrative Office in person by appointment with the Returning Officer.
FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE 2021 MUNICIPAL ELECTION, CONTACT OUR RETURNING OFFICER AT:
Luana Smith Manager of Legislative Services and Returning Officer Phone: 403-335-7731 Email: lsmith@didsbury.ca | Deborah Porath Substitute Returning Officer Phone: 403-335-7734 Email: dporath@didsbury.ca |