Here's how to vote in the West Vancouver election

Can you vote?

Check all the boxes that apply to you:

I'm a Canadian citizen

I'll be 18 or older on election day (October 17)

I currently live in West Vancouver

I've lived in BC for 6 months immediately before registering (or 6 months before the day you vote, if you plan to register at the polls)

You can vote in the West Vancouver election!

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If you own property in West Vancouver, you may still be able to vote in their election.

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You can't vote yet, but if you're 16 or older, you can still register with Elections BC as a future voter.

Register

When and where will you vote?

There are 3 ways left to vote this election. Which will you choose?

At advance polls

Wed, Oct 7 (8am-8pm)

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Sat, Oct 10 (8am-8pm)

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Mon, Oct 12 (8am-8pm)

You can vote on any of these days:

Wed, Oct 7, 8am - 8pm

Municipal Hall

750 17th Street, West Vancouver

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Sat, Oct 10, 8am - 8pm

Municipal Hall

750 17th Street, West Vancouver

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Mon, Oct 12, 8am - 8pm

Municipal Hall

750 17th Street, West Vancouver

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Plan a time to vote:

By mail

Applications are closed

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Complete your ballot at home, then mail it back, or drop it off at the Municipal Hall Hall.

Learn about voting by mail

Your ballot must be received by Oct 17 at 8:00pm.

On election day, Oct 17

At 7 locations

When: Saturday, October 17, from 8am to 8pm

Gleneagles Community Centre

6262 Marine Drive, West Vancouver

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Hollyburn Elementary School

1329 Duchess Avenue, West Vancouver

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Irwin Park Elementary School

2455 Haywood Avenue, West Vancouver

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Ridgeview Elementary School

1250 Mathers Avenue, West Vancouver

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Rockridge Secondary School

5350 Headland Drive, West Vancouver

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West Vancouver Community Centre

2121 Marine Drive, West Vancouver

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Westcot Elementary School

760 Westcot Road, West Vancouver

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Plan a time to vote:

What positions are you voting for?

Mayor

The Mayor leads Council, and is the head of municipal government.

They direct municipal officers on behalf of Council, represent Council at ceremonies and in meetings with other organisations, and chair Council meetings as a voting member.

Council

City Council represents the short- and long-term interests of the community. Council votes on bylaws and resolutions on subjects such as:

Zoning and building permits (what can be built where)
Budgets (how the municipal government spends money it collects)
Regulatory matters
Municipal services, like the fire department or trash collection
Property taxes and other fees

You elect 6 councillors.

School Board

The School Board makes decisions to do with schools, like where resources will be spent, creating new programmes, and school policies. You elect 5 school board trustees.

Would you like to choose who you're voting for now?

Who are you voting for?

We'll help you decide with 3 easy steps!

Hey, we know West Vancouver's candidate list is pretty long. But if you take it bit-by-bit (we'll help you through it!), you can find the candidates who best fit your worldview!

Step 1: Review the candidate profiles

See your candidates

Step 2: Shortlist the candidates you like as you go

Use the Add to shortlist button in the top-right of any profile.

Your shortlist stays on your device. Shortlisting is completely optional!

Step 3: Come back here and choose your picks

We'll show you your shortlist so you can pick who from it you'll vote for.

Need another look?

See your candidates

Mayor

Your shortlist

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to add a candidate to your plan to vote.

Review the candidate profiles
Use the Add to shortlist button in the top-right of any candidate's profile to add them to your shortlist!

Your Mayor shortlist is empty. Add more candidates?

Kirk LaPointe
Independent

Mark Sager
Independent

Sharon Thompson
Independent

Joe Spears
Independent

Your pick for West Vancouver Mayor (up to 1)

Add candidates from your shortlist above. Your picks stay on your device.

#1

Council

Your shortlist

Tap

to add a candidate to your plan to vote.

Review the candidate profiles
Use the Add to shortlist button in the top-right of any candidate's profile to add them to your shortlist!

Your Council shortlist is empty. Add more candidates?

Sylvia Olson
Independent

Jaime Webbe
Independent

Lee Lau
Independent

Alexis Chicoine
Independent

Earl Babich
Independent

Christine Cassidy
Independent

Ben Hunter
Independent

Sherry Keane
Independent

Peter Lambur
Independent

Rebecca Lees
Independent

Mahsoo Naderi
Independent

John O'Flynn
Independent

Annsabelle Pronych
Independent

Jay Sidhu
Independent

Melinda Slater
Independent

Scott Snider
Independent

Linda Watt
Independent

Tim Webb
Independent

Your picks for West Vancouver Council (up to 6)

Add candidates from your shortlist above. Your picks stay on your device.

#1

#2

#3

#4

#5

#6

School Board

Your shortlist

Tap

to add a candidate to your plan to vote.

Review the candidate profiles
Use the Add to shortlist button in the top-right of any candidate's profile to add them to your shortlist!

Your School Board shortlist is empty. Add more candidates?

John Calimente
Independent

Sheelah Donahue
Independent

Richard Loat
Independent

Roman Nurpeissov
Independent

John O'Flynn
Independent

Karen Straith
Independent

Felicia Zhu
Independent

Your picks for West Vancouver School Board (up to 5)

Add candidates from your shortlist above. Your picks stay on your device.

#1

#2

#3

#4

#5

Are you registered to vote?

If you're not registered, don't remember registering, or are registered at an old address, you can still register at the polls.

I've already registered I'll register at the polls

Are your friends voting?

Help spread a little democracy! Do one of the following:

Ask 3 friends if they're planning to vote

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Plan to go vote with a friend

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Tell your friends that you're a voter

Why we're asking you to spread the word

If we want to keep our democracy, we have to use it, even when what we're voting on is (seemingly) really small and local. Municipal elections have a pitifully low turnout... But you — and the people you know — can change that!

Your plan to vote

How

When

Where

What to bring

If you're already registered, you don't need ID to vote.

If you're not sure if you're registered, bring ID anyways.
If you were registered under an old name or address (usually because you've moved or updated your name since), you will need ID.

Otherwise, you'll need to bring...

2 pieces of ID, proving who you are and where you live:

Both pieces must have your name on them
At least 1 piece should have your current residential address
At least 1 piece should have your signature

If neither piece of ID has your address, you may make a solemn declaration instead.

Be on the safe side: Bring extra ID if you can.

Examples of acceptable ID

BC Driver's Licence
BC Identification Card
BC Services Card
ICBC Registration
Citizenship Card
Social Insurance Number (SIN)
property tax notice
credit card or debit card
utility bill

Your pick for West Vancouver Mayor

Kirk LaPointe

Mark Sager

Sharon Thompson

Joe Spears

Your picks for West Vancouver Council

Sylvia Olson

Jaime Webbe

Lee Lau

Alexis Chicoine

Earl Babich

Christine Cassidy

Ben Hunter

Sherry Keane

Peter Lambur

Rebecca Lees

Mahsoo Naderi

John O'Flynn

Annsabelle Pronych

Jay Sidhu

Melinda Slater

Scott Snider

Linda Watt

Tim Webb

Your picks for West Vancouver School Board

John Calimente

Sheelah Donahue

Richard Loat

Roman Nurpeissov

John O'Flynn

Karen Straith

Felicia Zhu

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