More days, more ways to vote in Brampton’s Municipal Election

brampton.ca
Sept. 4, 2014

The City of Brampton is making voting easier and more accessible for the upcoming Municipal Election on October 27 with new service-oriented initiatives. Five days of Advance Voting (October 11, 14 to 16, 18), a new Voting Bus (October 14 to 16) and a home-based voting option for those with disabilities or illnesses have been arranged to provide more flexibility for voters.

A City bus has been converted into a voting station and will be parked at Shoppers World Brampton near Gateway Transit Terminal on October 14 and 16, 7 am to 7 pm, and at Flower City Seniors Centre on October 15, 8 am to 5 pm. Eligible voters can vote on the bus at these locations.

Voters who are home-bound because of disability or medical reasons can now ask to exercise a home-voting option. City employees will visit the voter at their home between October 14 and 16 and ensure confidentiality of their ballot. To check if you are eligible for this option and to schedule an appointment, call 905.874.2424 between September 30 and October 16.

Other locations for advance voting include:

• City Hall, October 11, 9 am to 6 pm
• City Hall, October 14 to 16, 8 am to 8 pm
• Bramalea Transit Terminal, October 14 to 16, 7 am to 7 pm
• Various community centres, October 18, 10 am to 6 pm
  
  

Quick facts

• Eligible voters will receive their Voter Notices in the mail by the end of September. Voters can also check online now to make sure their names are on the list. Names can be added to the list up until Election Day. Contact the City Clerk’s office for details.
• If you are an eligible voter but don’t receive your Voter Notice, you can still vote at any of the advance voting locations or your specified voting location on Election Day as long as you take with you identification showing your name and address as well as proof of Canadian citizenship. To find out where to vote on Election Day, go to www.brampton.ca or call 905.874.2424.
• Election coordinators will be at the Farmers’ Market on September 6, 13, 20 and 27 and October 4, and can assist voters with checking the voters’ list and other queries.
• To vote, take your Voter Notice and one piece of identification that shows your name and address to the voting location. A list of acceptable identification can be found online.
• Candidate nominations close on September 12 at 2 pm. Those interested in filing or withdrawing their nomination must do so before this date and time.
• Candidates are allowed to put up signs starting October 3. Residents are reminded that there are new ward boundaries for the Election.

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We are committed to conducting a fair and inclusive Election and are pleased to introduce more days and more flexible ways to vote. Initiatives such as the Voting Bus and home-based voting are rooted in our strong customer service culture, an important strategic priority for the City,

- Peter Fay, City Clerk and Returning Officer