Candidate Information

To be eligible to run for municipal office, you must:

• Be a Canadian citizen and at least 18 years of age;

• Qualify to vote in West Grey by:

  • Living in the municipality; or

  • Owning or renting property in the municipality; or

  • Being the spouse of someone who owns or rents property in the municipality;

• Not be prohibited from voting;

• Not be disqualified from holding municipal office under Section 29 of the Municipal Elections Act, 1996.

Additional Requirements

• Submit 25 original endorsement signatures with your nomination;

• Pay a filing fee:

  • $200 for Mayor

  • $100 for all other offices;

• Municipal candidates run independently there are no political parties at the municipal level.

Nomination requirements will be posted shortly. 

A detailed Candidate Information Guide will be available shortly. 

Prospective candidates are encouraged to participate in free training offered by the Association of Municipalities of Ontario.

Healthy Democracy Leadership Series: Stronger Leaders, Stronger Communities
This program helps candidates build the knowledge, resilience, and confidence needed to serve effectively.

Learning streams available:

• First-time candidates
• Candidates seeking re-election

Visit AMO’s website for program details and registration.

A joint County candidate information session will be held on April 22, 2026.
Additional details will be provided as they become available.