Of course the big change with this year’s municipal election is Oshawa’s return to the ward system from the ‘at-large’ vote 4 years ago.
What is remarkable to see today at the close of the nomination period, is that there are almost precisely the same number of candidates vying for the same total number of Council seats - 49 candidates in 2014 and 50 candidates today for the 1 Mayor and 10 Councillors seats.
Here is a detailed comparison:
Mayoral Candidates: 2018 -7 2014 -9
Regional/City -16 to fill 5 seats -22 to fill 7 seats
City Council -27 to fill 5 seats -18 to fill 3 seats
What is remarkable to see today at the close of the nomination period, is that there are almost precisely the same number of candidates vying for the same total number of Council seats - 49 candidates in 2014 and 50 candidates today for the 1 Mayor and 10 Councillors seats.
Here is a detailed comparison:
Mayoral Candidates: 2018 -7 2014 -9
Regional/City -16 to fill 5 seats -22 to fill 7 seats
City Council -27 to fill 5 seats -18 to fill 3 seats