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Municipal elections are held every four years at which time residents elect one Mayor and six Councillors to a four-year term. In Fairview, Council members are elected at-large, which means the Mayor and Councillors represent the entire population rather than a geographical ward. Voters choose up to six candidates for Council, and one candidate for Mayor.
The next municipal election will be held Monday, October 20, 2025.
Nomination period opens January 2, 2025 and will run to 12:00 noon on September 22, 2025.
Nomination papers can be submitted at the Town of Fairview Administration Office Monday to Friday between the hours of 8:30 am to 4:30 pm.
In order for the nomination papers to be accepted, they must include:
Forms are available at the Alberta Municipal election forms link, or at the Town of Fairview Administration Office.
Nomination packages must be filed with the Returning Officer before noon on Nomination Day, September 22, 2025.
To be eligible as a municipal candidate, you must meet requirements of the Local Authorities Election Act (LAEA), including that on nomination day candidates are:
For a full review of what can impact nomination eligibility, please see the LAEA or contact the Town's returning officer.
