Candidates

Certified By-Election Candidates and Contact Information

Office	Name	Qualifying Address	Phone	Email
Ward 4	Richard Black	1272 Concession Road 6	613-849-8796	rtjblack@gmail.com
Ward 4	Joe Gough	1375 Monck Road	705-238-3553	goulabkennels@gmail.com
Ward 4	Marg Sharpe	135 Bayshore Drive	705-484-5786	sharpemw22@gmail.com

Who can run for Municipal Office?

In order to run for office in Ramara, you must be*

A Canadian Citizen; and
At least 18 years of age; and
An owner or tenant of land in the Township of Ramara, or the spouse of such owner or tenant; and
Not legally prohibited from voting; and
Not disqualified by any legislation from holding office

*As of the date you file your nomination.

Who can't run for Municipal Office?

The following people are not eligible to be elected as a Member of Council:

Any person not eligible to vote in the municipality;
An employee of the municipality unless they take an unpaid leave of absence before being nominated, and resigns, if elected to the office;
A judge of any court;
A member of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario, a Senator or a member of the House of Commons; or
An inmate of a penal or correctional institution under sentence of imprisonment.
Any person who by reason of any violations of the election campaign financial requirements or violations for not filling the financial statements pursuant to the Municipal Elections Act, 1996.

How to become a Candidate

Eligible Candidates may file Nomination Papers between February 5, 2024 - April 4, 2024 by 2 p.m.

Spending and Fundraising

Candidates cannot spend or raise funds for their election campaign until their nomination has been filed with the Clerk.

Withdraw a Nomination

Nominations may be withdrawn, in writing, up until 2:00pm on April 4, 2024.

Candidates Guide

Check out the 2022 Candidates' Guide to find out how to run as a candidate in Ontario municipal council elections.