Scarborough-Rouge Park byelection set for Sept. 29: city hall
Candidates hoping to replace Jennifer McKelvie can submit their nomination papers beginning in June
The byelection to find a new councillor to represent Scarborough-Rouge Park is set to take place on Sept. 29, the City of Toronto announced Wednesday.
City council voted 19-1 to hold a byelection in Ward 25 to replace Jennifer McKelvie, who was elected as a Liberal MP in Ajax in the recent federal election. McKelvie was a close ally of former mayor John Tory and held key roles for Mayor Olivia Chow as well.
Chow appointed Coun. Paul Ainslie to take over McKelvie's role as deputy mayor for Scarborough and Coun. Paula Fletcher to take over chairing duties for the infrastructure and environment committee.
The city has confirmed a series of key dates and details for those in the community who are interested in running or who are eager to vote.
- The candidate nomination window opens on June 23 at 8:30 a.m.
- The final day to apply is Aug. 15 at 2 p.m.
- There will be two days of advance voting on Sept. 20-21, with polling stations open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Voting stations will be open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on byelection day.
You can find more information about the upcoming byelection on this city website.
With files from John Rieti