Election 2025
7 vacancy:
Mayor -1 and Councillor - 6
Elections will be conducted in accordance with the Local Authorities Election Act and other applicable municipal bylaws and policies.
January 1, 2025 – First Day of Nomination Period
- Note: Town Office will open beginning January 7th, 2025 to accept nomination papers.
- The nomination period runs from January 1, 2025 to September 22, 2025 at 12:00 p.m.
- Candidate information packages, including all necessary forms for submitting nomination papers, will be available below or at the Town Administration Office during office hours.
- Candidates can file nomination papers anytime during the nomination period with the Returning Officer during office hours.
September 22, 2025 – Nomination Day
- Nomination papers must be filed by 12:00 p.m.
October 20, 2025 – Municipal Election Day
Are you thinking of running for Council in Wembley? Click on this link for information on everything you need to know about running for municipal office in Wembley.
Please review Municipal elections – Overview | Alberta.ca
Notice of Intent Form Local Authorities Election Act (Section 147.22) LGS14717 Rev. 2024-10
Nomination Paper and Candidate's Acceptance Form (Form 4)
Candidate Financial Information Form (Form 5) All Running Candidate's Must be filled out.
Campaign Disclosure Statement and Financial Statement (Form 26) All Running Candidate's Must be filed before June 2023, to avoid penalties. (Hand in to the Returning Officer: Noreen Zhang).
Authorization for release of personal information (Form)
Procedure for the Administration of Elections (Bylaw 734)
Voter Identification (Bylaw 671) Voters will be required to register to vote in Municipal Elections as per proposed changes to the Local Authorities Election Act (Bill 20 – Municipal Affairs Statutes Amendment Act, 2024). The voters list will be provided to the County under a Data Sharing Agreement with Elections Alberta. Voters are encouraged to register to vote by visiting Elections Alberta in advance of the election. |
It is the Candidate's responsibility to read the information on Local Authorities Election Act and Alberta.ca - Municipal Election forms.
Municipal elections – Overview | Alberta.ca
Are you ready to take the pledge?
The PLEDGE fillable certificate.
Pledge Clip from AUMA.ca https://youtu.be/RxYJdsatQUM
More information:
RMA Alberta website link below:
Clip from YouTube:
One Vote, Many Voices: Skills Councilors Need
Timing is everything: Time Commitment of being a councilor:
The learning never ends: Tips for getting up to speed as a councilor:
Decisions, Decisions!: What I wish I knew before I was Elected:
Communication is Key: Communicating with residents and balancing priorities:
Mayors and Reeves: What's their Role?
- 1. Nomination Paper and Candidate Acceptance (Form 4) - submit by Nomination Day
- 2. Candidate Financial Information (Form 5) - submit by Nomination Day
- 3. Authorization-for-Release-of-Personal-Information - submit by Nomination Day
- A Candidate's Guide: Running for Municipal Office in Alberta
- Information: Procedure for the Administration of Elections Bylaw 734
- Information: Running for Council
