West Grey council has decided to use internet and telephone voting for the 2022 municipal election.
“As we learned from the 2018 election, alternate voting methods offered several benefits for West Grey electors, and resulted in an increase in voter participation,” said Mayor Christine Robinson.
A media release says Internet and telephone voting methods were selected for a variety of reason, including wider accessibility, and greater flexibility for eligible voters to cast their ballots from anywhere
It also means inclement weather and potential COVID-19 impacts will not be obstacles.
West Grey found that online and telephone voting in the 2018 election resulted in a 13.4 per cent voter turnout increase over 2014.
It's also a cost-effective and environmentally-friendlier option which provides election results moments after the polls close.
Residents are encouraged to visit the “Municipal Election 2022” page on westgrey.com for more information, including how to check that you are on the voter list and general election news.
