WEYBURN - The City of Weyburn is offering mail-in ballots as a convenient voting option for all eligible voters in the upcoming municipal election.
Applications are being accepted both in person and electronically. To apply via electronically, email to [email protected] to request a mail-in ballot package. Once the registration and declaration forms are completed, signed and submitted with the required ID, the returning officer will confirm the application by email.
Voters can also apply in person by visiting the returning office at City Hall, at 157 Third Street, during regular office hours. Voters must bring acceptable ID and complete a voter registration and declaration form.
The deadline to apply for a ballot electronically is Oct. 31 at 4 p.m., and the deadline to apply in person is Nov. 12 at 4 p.m.
Once the application is approved, voters will be added to the mail-in voter registry. A mail-in ballot package will be sent out as soon as the ballots become available.
The criteria to be eligible to vote by mail-in ballot includes being a Canadian citizen at least 18 years of age on election day; have resided in Saskatchewan for at least six consecutive months; and have been a resident of Weyburn or owned assessable land in Weyburn for at least three consecutive months.
For more information, contact the returning officer, Tina Clay, at [email protected] or visit the City of Weyburn website.
