A by-election will soon be held in the Municipality of Shelburne.
Voting day is set for December 18th for District Four.
The seat became vacant after the passing of longtime councillor and former Deputy Warden Terry McInytre last month.
Returning officer Erin Hartley says the election will be completely electronic.
“Voters can use their phones or the internet to vote beginning on December 10th. For voters who aren’t comfortable voting on their own, there will be a kiosk set up at the municipal office during business hours where staff can assist with that process,” says Hartley.
District Four includes residents of Ohio, Welshtown and Indian Fields, as well as areas of Sandy Point and Upper Clyde.
Nominations close on November 23rd at 5 p.m.
Hartley says they have a preliminary list of electors from the last election.
“If residents are new to the area or are unsure if they’re on the list, they can call us and check in. They’ll be required to provide some personal information, such as date of birth and civic address.”
She says it only takes two minutes to vote electronically, and it’s important to cast a ballot and have a voice in local matters.