Elections

Municipal elections are held every four years to elect the Mayor and Council of the Municipality of Greenstone. Our election took place on October 24, 2022. The next term of office commences on November 15, 2022 and ends on November 14, 2026. 

The Municipality of Greenstone authorized the use of Telephone/Internet Voting for the 2022 Municipal and School Board Election by By-Law 22-20 on February 14, 2022.

official Results

The results of the 2022 Municipal and School Board Elections held on October 24, 2022 are now final. 

View the Declaration of Election Results

View the Election Information Results

I, Kristina Miousse, Clerk of The Corporation of the Municipality of Greenstone, do hereby declare the following candidates elected as a result of the Municipal Election held on Monday October 24, 2022.

2022 - 2026 COUNCIL

Mayor - James McPherson (Acclaimed)
Councillor – Rural East Ward Vicky Budge (Elected)
Councillor – Geraldton Ward Eric Pietsch (Acclaimed)
Councillor – Geraldton Ward Chris Walterson (Acclaimed)
Councillor – Longlac Ward Elaine Mannisto (Elected)
Councillor – Longlac Ward Alan Ouellet (Elected)
Councillor – Beardmore Ward Claudette Trottier (Acclaimed)
Councillor – Nakina Ward Matthew Donovan (Acclaimed)
Councillor – Rural West Ward Fran Koning (Elected)

SCHOOL BOARDS

English Public Trustee Allison Jarvis (Acclaimed)
English Public Trustee Patrick Liscomb (Elected)
French Public Trustee Anne-Marie Gélineault (Acclaimed)
English Separate Trustee (Wards 1, 3) Lilliana McPherson (Acclaimed)
English Separate Trustee (Wards 2, 4, 5, 6) Suzanne Lafrance (Acclaimed)
French Separate Trustee (Wards 1, 3) Sylvie Payeur (Acclaimed)
French Separate Trustee (Wards 2, 4, 5, 6) Jean-Pierre Pelletier (Acclaimed)
French Separate Trustee (Wards 2, 4, 5, 6) Monique Perreault (Acclaimed)

Voter Help Centres

You can cast your vote anytime and anywhere during the voting period on any device with an internet or telephone connection by using your confidential personal identification number found in your Voter Information Letter. If the information in your letter is incorrect, you can visit one of our Voter Help Centres (Ward Offices) and upon providing acceptable identification have the information corrected. If you need a telephone or computer, there will be stations set up at each Voter Help Centre for you to securely cast your vote. If you did not receive a Voter Information Letter and are eligible to vote visit a Voter Help Centre. Election Officials are also available at each Voter Help Centre to help with any election inquiries.

Greenstone Administration Office / Geraldton Ward Office
1800 Main Street, Geraldton, ON Phone (807) 854-1100
Wednesday October 19, 2022 to Friday October 21, 2022
9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Monday October 24, 2022 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Beardmore Ward Office
285 Main Street, Beardmore, ON Phone (807) 875-2639
Wednesday October 19, 2022 to Friday October 21, 2022
9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Monday October 24, 2022 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Longlac Ward Office
105 Hamel Ave, Longlac, ON Phone (807) 876-2316
Wednesday October 19, 2022 to Friday October 21, 2022
9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Monday October 24, 2022 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Nakina Ward Office
200 Centre Ave, Nakina, ON Phone (807) 329-5361
Wednesday October 19, 2022 to Friday October 21, 2022
9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:15 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Monday October 24, 2022 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Geraldton District Hospital
Friday October 21, 2022 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Learn about frequently asked voter questions and how to register yourself on the voters' list.

Certified List of Municipal Candidates

Declaration of Acclamation to Municipal Council 

Certified List of School Board Candidates

Certified List of Additional School Board Candidates

Declaration of Acclamation to School Board 

If you are interested in becoming a member of Council in the next election, you can learn more about the candidate application process.

The Municipality of Greenstone in partnership with the Ministry of Municipal Affairs hosted a candidate and third-party advertisers information session on Tuesday, July 5, 2022. 

Political advertising guidelines

If you plan on engaging in political advertising during municipal elections, be sure you are familiar with our third-party advertising guidelines.

municipal election procedures

The Clerk, pursuant to section 42(3) of the Municipal Elections Act, 1996 is required to develop procedures and forms and provide a copy of the procedures and forms to each candidate when his or her nomination is filed, or by June 1 in the year of an election. The procedures have been finalized for the 2022 Municipal Elections and they may be subject to revision. Any revisions to the procedures will be updated and notice will be sent to all candidates. 

Accessibility

The Municipality of Greenstone is committed to ensuring that elections are accessible to everyone. Measures to ensure equal opportunity for all electors and candidates include:

• That persons with disabilities are able to independently cast their vote and verify their selection.
• That persons with disabilities have full and equal access to all information on where and when to vote and on eligible candidates.
• That persons with disabilities can fully participate in the Municipal Election as an elector, candidate, or election official.
• That efforts are made to ensure that electors with disabilities are aware of the accessibility measures available via channels such as the newspaper, media launches, the Municipality of Greenstone website and social media.
• That all Voter Help Centres are accessible.

For more information about our commitment to an accessible election view our Municipal Election Accessibility Plan.