City of Toronto Ward 15 Don Valley West byelection candidates can register starting Monday
Posted July 21, 2024 8:50 am.
Last Updated July 21, 2024 12:49 pm.
Starting on Monday, the City of Toronto will accept the nominations of candidates for the upcoming Ward 15 Don Valley West byelection.
Prospective councillor candidates can file their paperwork at the Toronto city clerk’s office at city hall until 2 p.m. on Sept. 19.
In order to register as a candidate, a resident must meet the following criteria:
- Must be a resident of Toronto, a tenant or owner of land, the spouse of the owner or tenant in Toronto, and provide proof of a qualifying address
- Must be a Canadian citizen who is 18 or older
- Must not be a sitting judge, MPP, MP or senator
- Must not have been disqualified by legislation, by not filing a financial statement after the last election/byelection, by exceeding the spending limit in the last election/byelection
- Pay the $100 filing fee
- Submit the nomination papers with an original signature in person
- Include a list of signed endorsements from at least 25 eligible voters in Toronto
Residents who want to run as candidates can’t legally spend or raise money on their campaign until they are registered.
A list of candidates will be posted in real time on the City of Toronto’s website.
Ward 15 Don Valley West is roughly located south of Highway 401, east of Yonge Street, north of Broadway Avenue, east of Mount Pleasant Road, east of the Beltline Trail, north of the Don Valley, west of Don River West and Leslie Street.
The byelection comes after Coun. Jaye Robinson died on May 17.
Election day will be on Nov. 4. There will also be advance voting days on Oct. 26 and 27.
