Mississauga (Jan 31) – The date of the by-election for Mississauga mayor is Monday, June 10. City council officially declared the mayor’s seat vacant on January 17 and will pass the required by-law to hold the by-election at a special Council meeting on March 6.
In accordance with legislation, when a Mayor seat becomes vacant at this point in the term of office, a by-election must be held to fill the vacancy. In Mississauga, the vacancy was created by the resignation of former Mayor Bonnie Crombie, which took effect on January 12.
“The upcoming by-election will provide an opportunity for residents to choose a candidate to take on the important role of Mayor of Mississauga,” said Diana Rusnov, Legislative Services & City Clerk. “As a City, we’re committed to a fair and accessible election that provides every eligible voter with the opportunity to cast their ballot.”
The Mississauga Mayor By-election schedule is as follows:
- March 6, 2024 – Candidate nomination period opens at 3 p.m. for candidates interested in running in the by-election for Mayor
- April 26, 2024 – Candidate nomination period will close at 2 p.m.
- May 24 and May 25, 2024 – Advance Poll days will be held at the Civic Centre
- June 1, 2024 and June 2, 2024 – Advanced Polls open at locations across the city
- June 10, 2024 – Voting Day
Until the vacancy is filled, Councillors rotate into the position every two months on an ascending basis by ward. Ward 4 Council John Kovac is currently Acting Mayor.
