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MEDIA RELEASE
MUNICIPALITY OF CHESTER – On October 14, residents in District 1 of the Municipality
of Chester will elect a new representative to sit at the Council table. The decision for
the by-election comes after former Councillor Andre Veinotte tendered his resignation
on July 27.
Mr. Veinotte served as councillor for District 1 after winning the Municipal Election in
his district in October 2012. He was sworn in by acclamation after the 2016 Election.
At their meeting on August 10, Council approved the October by-election with two
polling stations open to voters on Election Day, located at the District No. 1 Community
Centre and the East Chester Recreation Association Hall. Two days are set aside for
advanced polls for those who can’t vote on Election Day: October 5 and October 10.
Tentative locations for advanced polls are the same as regular polling stations, but
only one will be open each day. Unlike the Municipal Election in 2016, online and
telephone voting are not available. Residents can expect to receive voting information
in their mailboxes in the next couple of weeks.
Potential candidates have until 5:00 p.m. on September 19 to file their nomination
papers with the Municipal Clerk.
In the meantime, citizens residing in District 1 can contact any of the other six members
of Council with their concerns or questions during the brief vacancy. Contact
information can be found at www.chester.ca or by calling the Municipal Office at 902-
275-3554.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Allen Webber, Warden
(902) 275-3554 office
awebber@chester.ca
Tammy Wilson, Chief Administrative Officer
(902) 275-3554 office
twilson@chester.ca
DATE: August 10, 2017
SUBJECT: DATE FOR MUNICIPAL BY-ELECTION SET
FOR OCTOBER
STATUS: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE