2010 Election Candidates' nomination packages still available

September 16, 2010

(Red Deer, Alberta) – Red Deerians interested in running in the 2010 Municipal Election can start their official paperwork now that nomination day is less than a week away. The election includes races for Mayor, City Council and Trustees for Red Deer Public and Red Deer Catholic Schools.

Candidates must file their completed nomination papers as follows:

Date: Monday September 20, 2010
Time: 8 a.m. to noon
Location: Legislative & Governance Services 2nd floor City Hall

Candidates running for all offices must obtain a minimum of five signatures from eligible voters who support their nomination.

“Part of the move toward more open and accessible government is making information more available and providing more resources online,” said Frieda McDougall, Deputy Returning Officer with The City of Red Deer. “I am pleased we are able to provide Candidate Handbooks and other important information online and in hard copies for whoever is interested in running. Candidates can access information online at www.reddeer.ca/election.”

Candidates who do not have access to the internet can pick up Candidate Handbooks at Legislative & Governance Services, 2nd floor, City Hall Monday through Friday between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Further information on nomination day is available on The City’s website at www.reddeer.ca/election. The City will issue the official list of nominees on the afternoon of September 20.

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For more information, please contact:
Frieda McDougall
Deputy Returning Officer
The City of Red Deer
403-342-8132