On Tuesday, March 12, residents living in Ward 4 of the City of St. John's will elect a new Councillor. Congratulations to the following candidates who have been successfully nominated:

• Tom Davis
• Nicholas Hillier
• Myles Russell
• Greg Smith

Vote-by-Mail

The City will once again be using a vote-by-mail system for the upcoming by-election. Residents of Ward 4 are encouraged to check the voters list to ensure they receive their vote-by-mail kit at the correct address. To learn if you are in Ward 4 you can check the City website.

The City relies on the permanent list of electors provided by Elections NL. If you have recently moved and/or reached the voting age of 18, you may not be on the voters list. To determine if you are on the list and/or to register if you are not, visit the Voter Registration Portal.

Voter kits will be delivered in the mail beginning Monday, February 26. Completed kits must be returned in the mail by Thursday, March 7. Alternatively, residents can deposit their completed kit at the green drop box situated outside City Hall during the election period (February 23 to March 12).

On election day (March 12), voters may also drop-off completed kits or cast their ballots at one of the following two satellite drop-off centres between 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.:

• Kenmount Terrace Community Centre, 85 Messenger Drive
• Holiday Inn St. John’s, 180 Portugal Cove Road

Voters who intend to register to vote at satellite drop-off centre must have acceptable identification available.

For further information about the by-election please email election@stjohns.ca or visit the city’s website.