Approve internet voting and paper ballots as voting methods for 2026 Municipal Election

Council Meeting Minutes May 26, 2025 Resolution # 730/25 Moved By Councillor Pickles Seconded By Councillor Brenner 1. That Report CLK 02-25 regarding the approval of voting methods for the 2026 Municipal Election be received; 2. That both internet voting and paper ballots, using vote tabulators, be approved as the voting methods for the 2026 Municipal Election and any by-elections that may occur during the 2026-2030 Term of Council; 3. That the draft By-law included as Attachment 1 to Report CLK 02-25 be approved and enacted; 4. That the City Clerk be directed to proceed with a Request for Proposal for the approved voting methods and associated services, and report back to Council to award the contract to the most appropriate vendor(s); and, 5. That appropriate City of Pickering officials be authorized to take the actions necessary to give effect to this report.