By-election Process Begins in Port Dalhousie

Wednesday, 29 January 2025 17:09

By Geoff Waterfield

City of St. Catharines says anyone can run, after the death of Councillor Carlos Garcia

If you've ever wanted to run for city council, your chance is here.

St. Catharines has set aside Monday, April 14th as by-election day for Port Dalhousie, after the death of the ward's councillor Carlos Garcia.

The city voted to have a by-election, and should you want to run for the job, nominations are now open, and close at 2pm on Friday, February 28th.

Required paperwork is needed, as well as a $100 filing fee.

Advanced voting will be April 3rd and 12th.

More from Local News

Welland adopts 2026 Budget with 4.01% increase

The city of Welland officially adopted their 2026 budget with a 4.01% tax levy increase. This equates to an approx. $78 increase for the average homeowner.
Port Colborne Man Charged with Child Luring

Police have released the Snapchat names they say he used earlier this year
Social Assistance Recipients Receiving Help

The City of Niagara Falls working on pilot program
Man Faces Multiple Impaired Driving Charges

This is in relation to a 3-vehicle crash in Wainfleet back in September
Police Looking for Stolen Wine

They say a suspect broke in using an ATV
Airport Working to End Sexual Exploitation

RCMP and Crimestoppers are also partners
Ontario Student Learning Under Review

Student standard testing results improving
Senior Seriously Hurt in Parking Lot

Police say it happened in a St. Catharines parking lot, the senior hit by a vehicle