M’CHIGEENG—M’Chigeeng Electoral Officer Dan Simon confirmed that nominations are now being accepted for the re-election of chief and council following the overturning of the previous September 9 election results.
“The last day for nominations will be Saturday, November 4 from 6 pm to 8 pm,” said Mr. Simon. “Only registered voters can nominate or run for office. If someone is unsure of their registration status, they can check with the band office at 705-377-5362.”
Only registered band members are eligible to vote in the December 16 election as well.
Mr. Simon posted the timeline for the election, noting the registered band list was set on October 6. “Mailed notices to off-reserve members went out on October 10 out to all of the members we have addresses for,” he noted. “We have about 600 addresses of off-reserve band members.”
The electoral officer compiled the voters list on October 13.
The nomination meeting will take place November 4, mailed ballots will be sent to off-reserve members on November 15 and the advance poll will take place on December 9, with the final voting day being December 16.
“As long as people contact me before the election, I can still register them on the voters’ list,” said Mr. Simon, “but they have to be on the list of registered band members.”
A team at the band office is working on ensuring this election cycle goes off without a hitch, he noted.
Please text or call the electoral officer at 705-282-4401 for more information if needed and the M’Chigeeng band office also has a list of all eligible voters for this election. The band telephone number is 705-377-5362.
