Over the last few elections, voter turnout has declined. In 2006, the voter turnout for the former ward 1 (which encompassed most of the new ward 1, 6, 7 and 8 ) was only 23%.
In an effort to help boost voter turnout, the town has come up with a number of different dates and times for people to be able to exercise their right to vote. Listed below are the dates, times and locations of the advance polls for voters who feel they might not be able to vote on the 25th of October (now 95 days away and counting – YIKES!)
In addition to the 3 days of advance polls is the Hugh Foster Hall location which is open daily from Monday October 11th to Friday October 15th from 10AM to 6PM.
Lines at the advance polls are very short and you can get in, vote and leave in almost a matter of minutes. Make sure you bring your voter ID card, or picture ID, copy of a municipal tax bill (to confirm address) to make the process go smoothly as possible.
Its important that everyone gets a chance to vote, to have their say on what the direction will be for the town of Milton for the next 4 years and beyond. There are many changes happening in town and lots of projects that will be approved in the next term of council. You want to make sure that you choose the right candidate who you feel will speak out for your needs, keep you engaged and informed in the process and one who will be accessible.
Check out the “WHY MIKE” page of my site to find out details on how I will be that councillor for the residents of Ward 6 in Milton.
Advance Vote
Wednesday, October 13 10:00 am to 6:00 pm
Campbellville Lions Club
42 Main Street South
Campbellville
Saturday, October 16 10:00 am to 6:00 pm
Milton Mall
55 Ontario Street South
Milton
Sunday, October 17 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Milton Mall
55 Ontario Street South
Milton
Please note that the Sunday advance voting closes at 5:00 pm along with the Milton Mall.
Continuous Advance Vote
Monday, October 11 to Friday, October 15 10:00 am to 6:00 pm
Hugh Foster Hall
141 King Street
Milton
Until then, I’ll see you at the doors.