As communities across Ontario gear up for municipal elections later this month, a growing number of candidates face no competition at all. The association says the total number of council candidates acclaimed this year stands at 477, up from 390 during the last election cycle. AMO Executive Director Pat Vanini said the bulk of municipal council positions are part time, poorly compensated roles that must be juggled on top of full-time work. That is set to be repeated again this year as Inniskillen prepares to join the ranks of municipalities where all council positions are acclaimed, a rarity in Marriott’s experience. Those consequences, he said, can make unsuccessful candidates less likely to mount repeat campaigns, unlike in urban centres where perennial candidates are not uncommon.

Source: National Post October 14, 2018 13:52 UTC