Election Candidate Information Sessions Planned for February and March

The City of Stratford, Town of St. Marys, Municipality of North Perth, Municipality of Perth East, Municipality of West Perth, and the Township of Perth South are jointly hosting Election Candidate Information Sessions for residents who are considering running for municipal office.

The sessions will be led by experienced and knowledgeable trainers from Clerks On Call and are designed to provide prospective candidates with essential information to help them make informed decisions before entering the municipal election process.

Participants will learn about reasons to run or not run for municipal council, key personal and financial considerations, and the roles and responsibilities of council members and municipal staff. The sessions will also include an overview of the powers and influence of municipal government and council members, including strong mayor powers, as well as governance, legislative, and decision making processes.

The importance of transparency and accountability in local government will be discussed, along with general campaign information and strategies for engaging with the media and the public.

Join one of these two sessions being offered to provide accessibility across the region:

Session 1:

Date: Wednesday, February 25
Location: Pyramid Recreation Centre End Zone
317 James Street South, St. Marys
Time: 6:00 to 9:00 p.m.

Session 2:

Date: Wednesday, March 25
Location: Perth East Recreation Complex
40 Temperance Street, Milverton
Time: 6:00 to 9:00 p.m.

Join virtually by registering via email by 4:30 p.m. on the day of the session: clerksoffice@town.stmarys.on.ca

The Election Candidate Information Sessions are open to residents of all participating municipalities. No prior political experience is required.