ELECTION DAY

The upcoming Municipal Election will be held on Monday, October 25, 2010.

Not in Town?

If you or someone you know will not be in town during the voting period of the Toronto Municipal Election on Monday, October 25, 2010 but do not want to miss the opportunity of participating in making George Smitherman the next mayor of our great city then you can still make your vote count.

The First Option

Advance Voting will be available to residents of the City of Toronto if they cannot make it on Election Day for whatever reason. Those people who cannot attend on Election Day can opt to vote in advance starting on:

The Second Option

Voters can also choose to get a Proxy Vote Certificate if they are not going to be present for Advance Voting or Election Day.  Proxy Certificates are issued so that someone who is a qualified elector can appoint someone else that is also qualified to vote on their behalf. Proxy Vote Certificates can be obtained at the City Clerk’s office on the following days:

Proxy certificates are available on the following days: (8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.)

• Monday, September 13, 2010 to Monday, October 4, 2010
• Saturday, October 9, 2010 to Monday, October 11, 2010
• Thursday, October 14, 2010 to Friday, October 15, 2010
• Monday, October 18, 2010 to Monday, October 25, 2010

Proxy certificates are available on the following days:  (8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.)

• Tuesday, October 5, 2010 to Friday, October 8, 2010
• Tuesday, October 12, 2010 to Wednesday, October 13, 2010

Proxy certificates are available on the following days:  (12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.)

• Saturday, October 16, 2010 to Sunday, October 17, 2010

Getting a Proxy Certificate:

(a) Proxy Certificates can be picked up on the above dates at the following City Clerk Offices starting Monday September 13, 2010 at:

For more information on Civic Centers and how to get there please visit http://www.toronto.ca/311/locations.htm.

(b) Proxy Certificates can also be mailed to voters by calling the Election Information Line at 416-338-1111.

The Third Option

Voters however who will be leaving town before Monday September 13, 2010 and would still like to have their vote count can download and print out the following Appointment for Voting Proxy form from the Government of Ontario website (Appointment for Voting Proxy). Upon completing the form it must then be taken to one of the City Clerk’s Offices listed above for approval.

Please note:

1. The person on your behalf will be responsible for voting in your place and carrying out your wishes.
2. In addition both voters and those acting as proxies should be prepared to have the necessary identification available (refer to Proxy Voting website below).
3. Please refer to the following websites for more information on these matters and other important information regarding Proxy Certificates.

The City of Toronto Website for Voters:  http://www.toronto.ca/elections/voters/index.htm

Proxy Voting:  http://www.toronto.ca/elections/voters/faq.htm (Click on the Proxy Voting at the top of the page or scroll down to Proxy Voting.)

Assistance:

• Election Information Line:  416-338-1111

• If you need any assistance you can contact our Campaign Office at 416-342-9674. One of our staff will be more then happy to walk you through the process or answer any questions or concerns that you may have.