Applications now being accepted to fill vacant Councillor position

The Municipality of Brighton is currently seeking applicants to fill one (1) vacant Councillor position for the remaining 2022-2026 term of Council. Individuals who are interested and eligible in applying, can file their completed applications in person at the Clerk's Department until January 17, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. 

Individuals can find the Appointment Application Process on the elections page on the Municipalities website or by visiting the Clerks department in-person at the Municipal Centre located at 35 Alice St. Brighton.

 

Eligibility to apply

To apply to fill a vacant Council seat applicants must be:

  • A Canadian citizen;
  • 18 years of age or older;
  • A Resident of the Municipality of Brighton, or the owner or tenant of land in the Municipality of Brighton, or the spouse of such a person and;
  • Not prohibited from voting (as per the Municipal Elections Act) or otherwise by law

Important dates and deadlines:

January 2, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. – Application period opens

January 17, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. – Application period closes

January 18, 2025, at 4:30 p.m. – Last day to withdraw your application

January 24, 2025, at 9:30 a.m. – Special Council Meeting for candidate presentations. Please note that Council may or may not make their decision at this meeting.

January 27, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. – Special Council Meeting for Council decisions, if required.

February 3, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. – Council Meeting where new member will be appointed and take Oath of Office.

Background Information

At the December 9, 2024, Council meeting, one (1) Councillor position was declared vacant due to the recent passing of Councillor Byron Faretis.

At the December 16, 2024, Council meeting, Council reviewed staff report titled "Options to Fill the Office of Councillor Vacancy". Council proceeded with Option #2B “Appointment by Call for Applications”. 

At the December 24, 2024, Special Council Meeting, Council reviewed staff report titled "Council Vacancy Appointment Process" and approved the application process to fill the vacant seat.

For more information related to the application process, please contact the Municipal Clerk’s department.

Candice Doiron, Municipal Clerk

35 Alice Street

Brighton, Ontario K0K 1H0

Tel: (613) 475 – 0670

clerks@brighton.ca

brighton.ca/elections

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