THUNDER BAY – Thunder Bay residents can expect information on how to vote in the upcoming municipal election to appear in their mailboxes over the coming days.
Voter Information Letters will begin arriving by mail next week to all eligible Thunder Bay electors currently on the voters’ list, the City of Thunder Bay advised in a release Friday.
The letters contain a voter identification number and PIN for online voting, information on advance in-person voting, including drive-through options, voting locations on election day on Oct. 24.
They also contain information on accessible voting, a voter helpline, and a free transit pass that can be used for transportation to and from any poll on advance voting days or election day.
Voters will select among 59 candidates to fill 13 city council seats, as well as electing trustees to the school board for which they are registered.
Online voting will kick off on Oct. 5 at 10 a.m., and will be remain open 24 hours a day until voting closes at 8 p.m. on Oct. 24.
Online voting will also be available at a kiosk in the lobby of City Hall.
The city will offer in-person advance voting at the following times and locations:
- Oct. 5-6, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. – West Thunder Community Centre, 915 Edward Street South
- Oct. 12-13, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. – Thunder Bay 55 Plus Centre, 700 River Street
Residents whose name or address has changed, or who find errors on their Voter Information Letter, can bring it along with identification to the clerk's office at City Hall during regular office hours, Monday thru Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Those who do not receive a letter can also confirm eligibility and receive one by visiting the clerk’s office with identification.
Residents can still vote in person by presenting at least one piece of identification with their name and qualifying address. More information is available at the city’s Tbayvotes website.
The Voter Information Letter is required to vote online.
