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

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

Voting

The City is using a vote-by-mail system for the upcoming by-election. Residents of Ward 4 should have now received their Vote-by-Mail kit. 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 up until 8 p.m. on March 12.

Residents of Ward 4 that did not receive a kit should check that they are on the voters list. To learn if you are in Ward 4 you can check the City website. To determine if you are on the list and/or to register if you are not, visit the Voter Registration Portal at stjohns.ca.

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.

Accessible Election

The City is committed to making elections accessible and seeks advice from the City’s Inclusion Advisory Committee to improve accessibility. Election information may be available in alternate format, including Braille voting materials. A complete list of initiatives to support the accessibility of the election can be found on the Ward 4 By-Election webpage.

For further information about the by-election, including required accommodations to vote, please email election@stjohns.ca or call 709-576-3158.