Get Involved in Your Local Government
Understanding your local government?
Peel region has two levels of local (municipal) government:
- The Regional municipality of Peel that provides services like: policing, waste management (garbage and recycling), paramedics, long-term care, water and sewage, Human Services (social housing, child care and social assistance), Public Health and transportation for people with disabilities.
- Three local municipalities: The City of Mississauga, City of Brampton and the Town of Caledon that provide services like: firefighting, parks, recreation, public transit, public libraries, snow removal, and other services.
Local municipal governments are run by Mayors and Councillors elected by their citizens every four years to form a City or Town Council.
Elected members from these local Councils form a Regional Council composed of:
- A Regional Chair, elected by members of Regional Council
- The Mayors of Mississauga, Brampton and Caledon
- 21 Councillors representing different areas, called wards, in the three local municipalities of Mississauga, Brampton and Caledon
How does Council affect you?
Councils make decisions that impact the type, level and variety of services provided to you as a resident.
Municipal Elections 2010
The next municipal election will be held Monday, October 25, 2010. On that day Peel residents who are Canadian citizens will elect their Mayors, Councillors and school board Trustees.
Vote!
Voting, is a democratic right, and shows your support for candidates who share your vision for your community and neighbourhood.
Who can vote in the elections?
Anyone can vote in a municipal election who, on the day of the election, is:
- a Canadian citizen
- at least 18 years old
- lives in the municipality, owns or rents land in the municipality, or is married to someone who owns or rents land in the municipality
Read the information for voters to find out how you can exercise your right to vote and participate in the 2010 municipal elections.