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How to vote in the Burnaby election

How to vote in the Burnaby election

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When and where will you vote?

Voting is over for this election.

What positions are you voting for?

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 8 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 7 school board trustees.

Mike Hurley ran for Burnaby Mayor unopposed, and so won by default.

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 Burnaby'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

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.

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Council

Ken Arnold
Independent
Martin Kendell
Independent
Gulam Firdos
Independent
Tom Tao
Independent
Scott Van Denham
Independent
Michael Angelo RobinHood
Independent
Konstantine Roccas
Independent
Deborah Skerry
Independent
Heymann Yip
Independent
Antara Deb
BCA
Reah Arora
BCA
Daniel Tetrault
BCA
Pietro Calendino
BCA
Alison Gu
BCA
James Wang
BCA
Sav Dhaliwal
BCA
Maita Santiago
BCA
Mario Miceli
One
Mona Grewal
One
Brea H Sami
One
Richard N Liu
One
Mike Hillman
One
Richard T Lee
One
Joe Keithley
Green
Carrie McLaren
Green
Jasmine Nicholsfigueiredo
Green
Tara Shushtarian
Green

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School Board

Paul Kwon
Independent
Spenser Sproul
Independent
Rocky Dong
Independent
Bill Brassington
BCA
Gary Wong
BCA
Jen Mezei
BCA
Kristin Schnider
BCA
Larry Hayes
BCA
Mikelle Sasakamoose
BCA
Peter Cech
BCA
Jeff Courson
Green
Harinder Parmar
Green

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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

Your voter card and 1 piece of ID with your name and address.

  • Didn't get your voter card in the mail?You can still vote with ID.
and/or...

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

  • At least 1 piece should have your 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
Show examples of acceptable ID
  • BC CareCard
  • BC Identification Card issued by ICBC
  • BC Services Card
  • BC Driver's License
  • Birth Certificate
  • Burnaby Public Library Card
  • Canadian passport or Citizenship card
  • Certificate of Indian Status
  • Credit or debit card
  • Income Tax Assessment
  • Metis Certificate Status
  • Monthly Report/Request for Continued Income Assistance
  • Nexus Border Card
  • Owner's Certificate of Insurance and Vehicle License issued by ICBC
  • Property tax notice issued by the City of Burnaby
  • Social Insurance Card
  • Statutory Declaration/Sworn Affidavit (from a notary public, lawyer or commissioner for taking affidavits)
  • Student card
  • Utility bill (electricity, natural gas. water, telephone or cable service)

Your picks for Burnaby Council

Ken Arnold
Martin Kendell
Gulam Firdos
Tom Tao
Scott Van Denham
Michael Angelo RobinHood
Konstantine Roccas
Deborah Skerry
Heymann Yip
Antara Deb Burnaby Citizens Association
Reah Arora Burnaby Citizens Association
Daniel Tetrault Burnaby Citizens Association
Pietro Calendino Burnaby Citizens Association
Alison Gu Burnaby Citizens Association
James Wang Burnaby Citizens Association
Sav Dhaliwal Burnaby Citizens Association
Maita Santiago Burnaby Citizens Association
Mario Miceli One Burnaby
Mona Grewal One Burnaby
Brea H Sami One Burnaby
Richard N Liu One Burnaby
Mike Hillman One Burnaby
Richard T Lee One Burnaby
Joe Keithley Burnaby Green Party
Carrie McLaren Burnaby Green Party
Jasmine Nicholsfigueiredo Burnaby Green Party
Tara Shushtarian Burnaby Green Party

Your picks for Burnaby School Board

Paul Kwon
Spenser Sproul
Rocky Dong
Bill Brassington Burnaby Citizens Association
Gary Wong Burnaby Citizens Association
Jen Mezei Burnaby Citizens Association
Kristin Schnider Burnaby Citizens Association
Larry Hayes Burnaby Citizens Association
Mikelle Sasakamoose Burnaby Citizens Association
Peter Cech Burnaby Citizens Association
Jeff Courson Burnaby Green Party
Harinder Parmar Burnaby Green Party

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