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78% Of Voters Ignore Local Elections Voting - City Hall Knows
Most Canadians skip municipal polls because they assume only the mayor matters, yet council votes decide potholes, parking fines and neighbourhood zoning. In the 2022 municipal elections, turnout was just 22%, meaning 78% of eligible voters stayed home, handing by-law power to a hyper-engaged minority. Legal Disclaimer: This content is