The Township of Clearview Council is reviewing its composition and ward boundaries to understand if our wards and Council representation is effective, equitable and an accurate reflection of who lives here. This review will have a lasting impact on how you’re represented at the municipal level, now and into the future. We need your help to answer some big questions about how you are represented.
Currently in Clearview there are seven wards with one councillor elected by the residents living in that area, to represent the ward on Clearview Council. The Mayor and Deputy Mayor are elected At-Large, meaning that everyone in Clearview gets a chance to vote for those positions regardless of where they live.
What is a Ward Boundary Review?
Watch the video below to learn more about wards, the ward system in Clearview and how it effects you as a resident.
What Ward Do You Live in?
View the current Ward Boundary Map by clicking the button below to find out.
Participate & Have Your Say
By filling out the Ward Boundary Review Survey using the link below. Council will consider the survey results as part of their decision making process. The deadline to complete the survey is February 28, 2021.
For an explanation of the options being considered see the 'Ward Boundaries' section below.
To fill out a hard copy version of the survey see the 'Get Involved' section below.
As populations change it’s important to review ward boundaries to ensure Council representation is effective, equitable and an accurate reflection of the people that live there.
Clearview’s ward boundaries were last reviewed in 2013, a lot has changed since then. Prior to the next municipal election in 2022, Council would like to review Clearview’s ward boundaries and check in with residents to get their thoughts on council composition and the voting method - by Ward or At-Large.
What’s the difference between voting by Ward and At-Large?
Voting by Ward means, voting for one candidate to represent the area in which you live, in addition to voting for the Mayor and Deputy Mayor positions.
Voting At-Large means, all voters in the Township can vote for all seats up for election (for example: if there are seven (7) councillor positions on council, voters can vote for seven (7) candidates in addition to Mayor and Deputy Mayor).
Watch the Ward Boundary Review Video for more information.
What is a Ward?
A ward is an area of the municipality. Your house, your neighbours and your neighbourhood are located in a ward, a defined area of Clearview.
Current Clearview Ward Boundaries
Currently in Clearview there are seven wards with one councillor elected by the residents living in that area, to represent the ward on Clearview Council. The Mayor and Deputy Mayor are elected At-Large, meaning that everyone in Clearview gets a chance to vote for those positions regardless of where they live.
View the current ward boundaries by clicking on Ward Boundary Map below.
Options Being Considered in the Ward Boundary Review
There are four options being considered by Clearview Council in the 2021 Ward Boundary Review:
Ward System Options
Option 1: A five (5) ward structure: 5 Councillors, a Deputy Mayor and Mayor
Proposed Five-ward Boundary Map
Option 2: Maintain the current ward structure: 7 Councillors, a Deputy Mayor and Mayor
At-Large System Options
Option 3: Five (5) member Council, all elected at-large: 3 Councillors, Deputy Mayor and Mayor
Option 4: Seven (7) member Council, all elected at-large: 5 Councillors, Deputy Mayor and Mayor
This review will have a lasting impact on how you’re represented at the municipal level, now and into the future. We need your help to answer some big questions about how you are represented.
Participate & Have Your Say
By filling out the Ward Boundary Review Survey using the link below. Council will consider the survey results as part of their decision making process. The deadline to complete the survey is February 28, 2021.
Surveys can be completed electronically via the link above or you can fill out a hard copy by downloading the PDF version below and dropping it off at one of the following locations:
- Stayner Administration Centre Drop Box – 217 Gideon Street, Stayner, ON
- The Stayner Branch of the Clearview Public Library – 269 Regina Street, Stayner, ON
- The Creemore Branch of the Clearview Public Library – 165 Library Street, Creemore, ON
- The Creemore Echo - 3 Caroline Street West, Creemore, ON
- The New Lowell Branch of the Clearview Public Library – 5237 County Road 9, New Lowell, ON
- The Singhampton UltraMar – 794047 County Road 124, Singhampton, ON
- Nottawa's D&L Variety – 4190 County Road 124, Nottawa, ON
Currently in Clearview there are seven wards with one councillor elected by the residents living in that area, to represent the ward on Clearview Council. The Mayor and Deputy Mayor are elected at-large, meaning that everyone in Clearview gets a chance to vote for those positions regardless of where they live.
Visit the Clearview Council webpage to learn more about Clearview Council.
