The City of Orillia invites residents to provide input on their preferred voting methods for the 2026 Municipal and School Board Elections.
From Oct. 1 to Nov. 1, 2024, residents can share how they would like to cast their vote in 2026, with options for in-person paper voting, mail-in voting, telephone voting, or internet voting.
“Civic engagement is the foundation of a strong community, and voting is one of the most important ways to make your voice heard,” said Kristine Preston, Deputy Clerk. “The feedback we gather will help inform Council’s decision on which voting method(s) to offer in the next municipal and school board elections, with the goal of making the process as inclusive and efficient as possible for everyone in our community. Your input is key to shaping the option(s) Council will consider, and we encourage all residents to participate.”
Residents can share their preferred voting method in the following ways:
- Online Survey: Share your thoughts through our online survey, where you can rank your preferred voting method and provide comments. Access the survey at orillia.ca/election.
- Paper Survey: Surveys are available at the Orillia Recreation Centre, Barnfield Point Recreation Centre, Orillia City Centre, Orillia Public Library, Rotary Place and Lakehead University. Completed paper surveys can be returned to any of these locations in the designated ballot boxes.
The results of the survey will be presented to Council for consideration in early 2025.
Questions regarding this survey or requests for alternative survey formats may be directed to the Council Services Division at 705-325-1311 or CouncilServices@orillia.ca.
