



The Municipal Elections Act has certain requirements respecting financial reporting:
To review submitted Financial Statements, select the candidate's name below:
Office of the Mayor
The municipalities of Grey County have established a joint committee of members who will serve on retainer and from whom sub-committees will be established to address each application for a compliance audit and each instance of identified over-contribution.
The following committee members have been appointed to serve on the Grey County Compliance Audit Committee from 2018-2022:
Hanover Council established the committee through By-law No. 3034-18 which includes the Terms of Reference.
If a qualified elector believes on reasonable grounds that a candidate has contravened the Municipal Elections Act relating to election campaign finances, they can make an application for a compliance audit, which will then be considered by the compliance audit committee.
Compliance audit requests must be submitted to the Clerk, setting out the reasons for the elector's belief, within 90 days of the latest of the following:
If you have not received your Voter Notification Letter in the mail, you may not be on the Voters List, or we do not have the correct address. Please contact the Municipal Office to be added to the Voters' List. You will be required to attend the Municipal Office, and proof of residency is required.
If you need assistance at any time call the Municipal Office 519.364.2780 Ext. 1231
In an effort to make voting as convenient and accessible as possible, the Council of the Town of Hanover approved the use of Telephone and Internet Voting for the 2018 municipal election. There will be NO PAPER OR MAIL-IN BALLOTS. Electors will be able to cast their vote online or by telephone from anywhere they have an internet or telephone connection, including at the Help Centre lodated at the Municipal Office.
Voting is extended for this election, beginning at 10:00 am on Friday, October 12th, 2018 and continuing until 8:00 pm on Monday, October 22nd, 2018. You can cast a vote 24 hours a day during the voting period.
It is the responsibility of the elector to ensure they are a qualified elector!
You can confirm your information by contacting the Municipal Office by email at civic@hanover.ca or by phone at 519.364.2780 x 1231. If you are not on the list or your information is incorrect, you will be required to visit the Municipal Office in person with acceptable voter ID. A Form 20 Application to Amend Voters' List will need to be filled out in person. Forms are available by clicking on the links below.
Form 20 - Application to Amend Voters' List
A Help Centre will be located at the Municipal Office, 341 10th Street, 2nd Floor, throughout the voting period (October 12 - 22) during regular office hours (Monday to Friday | 8:30am to 4:30pm). Electors can be added to the Voters' List and receive assistance and clarification on the election process, including access to the internet.
Voters need to have a Voter Information Letter in order to vote. You should receive your Voter Information Letter in the mail on or around October 4, 2018. This letter will have your instructions and your unique Personal Identification Number, required to log into the internet election site or onto the telephone election platform. If you plan on voting at the Help Centre you must bring your Voter Information Letter with you.
If you do not receive a Voter Information Letter by October 12th, please visit the Clerk’s Office at 341 10th Street, with identification to confirm your registration status and a new letter will be issued.
Voters can use any device that connects to the internet including computers, tablets and smartphones. Voters can also use touch-tone telephones. Rotary phones may not be used. There will be no paper ballots for this election.
Any person who on Election Day (October 22, 2018) meets the following qualifications is eligible to vote:
Specialty polls are not necessary with internet and telephone voting, however, election staff will be on-site at retirement homes and long-term care centres to answer questions or provide assistance during the extended voting period.
Be sure to check this page often for all updates and information regarding the 2018 Municipal Elections.
Are you on the list to vote for the upcoming municipal election?
If you are an Ontario resident over the age of 18 you can visit voterlookup.ca to confirm or update your information in a few easy steps. You can also change your school support for electoral purposes and add names to your property address.
Updating this information will help to ensure that municipal Voters’ Lists are accurate and up-to-date in preparation for municipal and school board elections occurring this October.
Find out ahead of time if you are eligible to vote. Visit voterlookup.ca or call 1.866.296.6722.
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OFFICIAL LIST OF CERTIFIED CANDIDATES | |
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Office of Mayor - One (1) to be elected | |
Name of Candidate (alphabetical order) | Qualifying Address | Contact Information |
Paterson, Sue | 624 13th Street, Hanover, ON N4N 1Y8 519.364.4535 | rickandsue@wightman.ca |
Winkler, Mary | 260 7th Street, Hanover, ON N4N 1G9 519.364.3798 | mwinkler2018@gmail.com |
Office of Deputy Mayor - One (1) to be elected | |
Name of Candidate (alphabetical order) | Qualifying Address | Contact Information |
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Hicks, Selwyn J. | 554 10th Avenue, Hanover, ON N4N 2P4 519.364.1248 | shicks@hickslaw.ca |
Roberts, Bill | 185 9th Street, Hanover, ON N4N 1L1 226.909.1717 | billr@wightman.ca |
Office of Councillor - Five (5) to be elected | |
Name of Candidate (alphabetical order) | Qualilfying Address | Contact Information |
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Dickert, Warren | 162 15th Avenue Close, Hanover, ON N4N 3P8 519.369.8004 | w.dickert@bell.net |
Fitzsimmons, Steve | 142 16th Avenue Crescent, Hanover, ON N4N 3V4 519.364.0134 | fitzcat80@hotmail.com |
Fleet, Harold | 706 16th Street, Hanover, ON N4N 3M3 519.364.4317 | fleety91@gmail.com |
Hambly, Peter | 270 7th Street, Hanover, ON N4N 1G9 519.364.5058 | phambly@eastlink.ca |
Hocking, Dave | 393/395 13th Street, Hanover, ON N4N 1X8 519.378.6466 | davehocking7@gmail.com |
Hopkins, Rick | 398 4th Street South, Hanover, ON N4N 3V2 519.364.4496 | rickdebhopkins@hotmail.com |
Hotchkiss, Ed |
353B 10th Avenue, Hanover, ON N4N 2N4
519.387.3394 | edwinhotchkiss@gmail.com |
King, Ed |
269 4th Street Crescent, Hanover, ON N4N 3S9
519.364.4690 | edking@wightman.ca
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Koebel, Brandon |
780 16th Street, Hanover, ON N4N 3W7
519.889.2142 | bdkoebel@gmail.com
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Pratt-Paige, Hazel |
505/511 9th Street, Hanover, ON N4N 3M8
519.363.2991 | peacegirlhp2@gmail.com |
Schierz, Mike |
288 7th Avenue, Hanover, ON N4N 2H4
226.434.2148 | mike.schierz@danzer.com |
SCHOOL BOARD TRUSTEES | |
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Trustee - Bruce-Grey Catholic District School Board (English Separate) One (1) to be elected from the combined municipalities of Grey Highlands, Hanover, Southgate and West Grey (Nominations to be filed with the Clerk of West Grey) |
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Name of Candidate | Qualifying Address | Contact Information |
Garvey (Wiseman), Robyn - ACCLAIMED | 519 21st Avenue, Hanover, ON N4N 3H2 519.364.6155 | rgarvey@wightman.ca |
Trustee - Bluewater District School Board (English Public) One (1) trustee to be elected from the combined municipalities of Hanover and West Grey (Nominations to be filed with the Clerk of West Grey) - Please refer to Notice of By-election regarding the Bluewater District School Board Trustee |
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Name of Candidate | Qualifying Address | Contact Information |
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Cozzarin, Paisley E . | 66 Albert Street N, Southampton, ON N0H 2L0 226.791.2438 | paisleycozzarin@gmail.com |
Schaus-Atkinson, Tracy L. | 259 Queen Street North, Durham, ON N0G 1R0 519.369.5707 | tlatkinson@eastlink.ca |
Trustee - Conseil scolaire Viamonde (French Public School Board) One (1) to be elected from the combined area of all the municipalities located within the Counties of Bruce, Grey, Dufferin and Simcoe (Nominations to be filed with the Clerk, City of Barrie) |
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Name of Candidate | Qualifying Address | Contact Information |
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Belcourt, Guy | 1 Therrien Crt., Penetanguishene, ON L9M 1P7 705.549.3877 | guy.belcourt@yahoo.com |
Caruso, Saveria | 125 Birkhall Place, Barrie, ON L4N 0K1 705.730.3639 | garigue53@yahoo.com |
Lapointe, Eric | 37 Hemmingway Cres., Barrie, ON L4N 5G2 705.241.8909 | ericrlapointe@yahoo.com |
Trustee Conseil scolaire Catholique Providence (French Separate School Board) One (1) to be elected from the combined area of all the municipalities located within the Counties of Grey, Oxford and Perth (Nominations to be filed with the Clerk, City of Woodstock) |
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Name of Candidate | Qualifying Address | Contact Information |
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Alary, Alexandre - ACCLAIMED | 511 Hatch Street, Woodstock, ON N4S 1N4 519.608.2576 | alexandre_alary@hotmail.com |
If you are considering running for Council or one of the School Board Trustee positions, you must file a nomination paper with the Town Clerk. The nomination period commences on May, 1, 2018. The deadline for filing is July 27, 2018 at 2:00 pm. Candidate and Third Party Advertiser packages are now available at the Municipal Office, 341 10th Street, Hanover.
Candidate Nomination & Third Party Advertiser Registration Notice
Candidate Information Package
So You Want to Run for Council 2018 - Click on the link to register.
This updated for 2018 course will provide an overview of what you should know before you decide to run for municipal office and sign your candidacy. The course contains quotes from Ontario Municipal Councillors; links to relevant sites, materials, and Acts; and participatory elements such as short knowledge quizzes, and a learning journal which can be printed at the end of the course.
QUALIFICATIONS TO VOTE
On Voting Day, a person is qualified to be an Elector if he or she:
It is the responsibility of the Elector to ensure they are a qualified elector.
Electors will receive a Voter Information Letter in the mail on or around October 4, 2018, providing instructions and a secure Personal Identification Number (PIN) to use to vote by either the internet or telephone. Electors can vote at anytime during the voting period which is from 10:00am on October 12th, through to October 22nd at 8:00pm. There is no need to wait to vote on Voting Day as there will be NO POLLS.
Want to find out more information about the voting process for the upcoming 2018 Municipal & School Board Elections? An information session is scheduled in the Town of Hanover.
Thursday, August 30, 2018 at 7:00 pm | P & H Centre Lion's Den, 269 7th Avenue
A Third Party Advertisement is a message in any medium, i.e., signs, billboard, newspaper, radio, etc. promoting or opposing a candidate, or a ‘yes’ or ‘no’ to a question, referendum, or an issue associated with a person or political party participating in an election.
Advertising that does not cost money to post or broadcast, such as comments made on social media or email, is not considered a Third Party Advertisement.
A By-election will take place in West Grey and Hanover
WEST GREY, Monday September 10, 2018
Contact information:
Mark Turner, Clerk/Deputy Returning Officer
519.369.2200 ext. 229
www.westgrey.com
OFFICIAL LIST OF CERTIFIED CANDIDATES | |
Trustee - Bluewater District School Board (English Public) One (1) trustee to be elected from the combined municipalities of Hanover and West Grey (Nominations to be filed with the Clerk of West Grey) |
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Name of Candidate | Qualifying Address | Contact Information |
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Adams, John David | 386 14th Avenue, Hanover, ON N4N 2Y1 519.364.5795 | daveanddorothyadams@gmail.com |
Schaus-Atkinson, Tracy L. | 259 Queen Street North, Durham, ON N0G 1R0 519.369.5707 | tlatkinson@eastlink.ca |
NOTICE is hereby given to the English Public Electors of the Municipality of West Grey and the Town of Hanover that a By-election will be held on Friday, November 23, 2018 to fill the following office:
Trustee for the Bluewater District School Board. One (1) candidate to be elected from the combined municipalities of Hanover and West Grey.
Tracey L. Schaus-Atkinson |
CANDIDATES |
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John David Adams |
The Municipality of West Grey and the Town of Hanover will be utilizing Internet / Telephone Voting for this By-election. The Voting Period will be Tuesday, November 20, 2018 at 10:00 am until Friday, November 23, 2018 at 8:00 pm.
Total Eligible Electors (Hanover) | 4,489 |
Total Recorded Electors (Hanover) | 258 |
Voter Turnout (Hanover) | 5.75% |
John David Adams | 202 |
Tracey L. Schaus-Atkinson | 517 (Elected) |
Trustee Bluewater District School Board (1 to be elected from combined municipalities of Hanover & West Grey) | |
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Candidate | Total Votes (Hanover & West Grey) |
HELP CENTRES will be located at the West Grey Municipal Office, 402813 Grey Rd 4, RR2 Durham, and the Hanover Municipal Office, 341 10th St., Hanover, during the Voting Period (November 20 - 23), daily from 10:00am - 4:30pm, with extended hours on November 21 until 6:30pm and November 23 until 8:00pm.
VOTER INFORMATION LETTER | Voter Information Letters are being mailed on November 14, 2018. If you do not receive your Voter Information Letter by the start of the voting period, you may not be on the Voters List, or we do not have the correct address. You will be required to attend your Municipal Office and provide proof of residency to be added to the list. The contact information is provided below.
West Grey Electors: 519.369.2200 | info@westgrey.com
Hanover Electors: 519.364.2780 x 1231 | civic@hanover.ca
Dated this 15th day of November, 2018.
KEY DATES | |
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May 1 to July 27, 2018 | Nomination Period - Nominations may be filed by candidates at the Clerk’s Office during regular business hours (Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm), with the last day for filing being Friday, July 27, 2018 between 9:00 am at 2:00 pm. |
July 27, 2018 | Nomination Day - Last day in which nominations may be filed by candidates at the Clerk’s Office (between the hours of 9:00 am and 2:00 pm). Nominations will not be accepted after 2:00 pm. |
July 27, 2018 | Withdrawal of Nomination - Last day to withdraw nominations. Candidates may withdraw their Nomination by filing in person a written withdrawal with the Clerk before 2:00 pm. |
July 30, 2018 | Certification of Nomination - The Town Clerk will certify nomination papers before 4:00 pm and notify, as soon as practicable, any candidate deemed ineligible for office. |
July 30, 2018 | Acclamation of Candidates - After 4:00 pm, the Town Clerk will declare all candidates to be duly elected if they are the only qualified individuals seeking candidacy for a respective office. |
August 30, 2018 | Internet & Telephone Voting Information Session - 7:00 pm | Lion's Den at the P & H Centre, 269 7th Avenue. |
September 4, 2018 | Voters' List - The Town Clerk shall make the Voters’ List available for election purposes only. |
September 4 to October 22, 2018 |
Revision Period - Eligible voters whose names do not appear on the voters’ list or are identified incorrectly may file a revision application with the Town Clerk using the prescribed form. |
October 3, 2018 | Meet the Candidates Night - sponsored by the Hanover Chamber of Commerce. Location: Hanover Civic Theatre | 7:00 pm |
October 4, 2018 | Voter Information Letter - Electors should receive their Voter Information Letter on or around this date. |
October 12 to 22, 2018 | Voting Period - The Voting Period will be from Friday, October 12, 2018 at 10:00 am until Monday, October 22, 2018 at 8:00 pm. |
October 22, 2018 | Posting of Results - Results will be posted no earlier than 8:30 pm in the Hanover Council Chambers and on the Town website. |
December 3, 2018 | Term of Office Commences - Inaugural meeting of the new Council at 7:00 pm in the Hanover Council Chambers. |
December 31, 2018 | Campaign Period - This is the last day a candidate can raise funds for his or her campaign unless an extension is granted by the Clerk (the campaign period begins when nomination is filed). The end of a campaign period can also occur on the date in which a candidate withdraws his or her nomination or on the day it is rejected by the Clerk. |