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How to vote in the Coquitlam election

How to vote in the Coquitlam election

  1. We'll walk you through things, step-by-step. Make sure to fill out everything you can!
  2. Then, we'll draw up your full plan to vote. You can print it, save it as a PDF, or have us send you a reminder text!
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When and where will you vote?

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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 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 4 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 Coquitlam'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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Mayor

Adel Gamar
Independent
Richard Stewart
Independent
Mark Mahovlich
Independent

Your pick for Coquitlam Mayor (up to 1)

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Council

Matt Djonlic
Independent
Ali Tootian
Independent
Harvey H Su
Independent
Benjamin Perry
Independent
Rob Bottos
Independent
Ben Craig
Independent
Steve Kim
Independent
Robert Mazzarolo
Independent
Craig Hodge
Independent
Dennis Marsden
Independent
Brent Asmundson
Independent
Phillip J Buchan
Independent
Sean Lee
Independent
Leslie Roosa
Independent
Teri Towner
Independent
Mo Darwish
Independent
Paul Lambert
Independent
Trish Mandewo
Independent
Cameron McBryer
Independent
Brian Misera
Independent
Zoe Royer
Independent
Carl Trepanier
Independent

Your picks for Coquitlam Council (up to 8)

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School Board

Chuck R Denison
Independent
Jennifer Blatherwick
Independent
Carol Cahoon
Independent
Craig Woods
Independent
Geoffrey Way
ParentsVoice
Daniel Westley
ParentsVoice
Belinda Wheatley
ParentsVoice

Your picks for Coquitlam School Board (up to 4)

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#1
#2
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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

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
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  • BC Care Card
  • BC Driver's Licence
  • BC Identification Card issued by ICBC
  • BC Services Card
  • Canadian Citizenship Card
  • Birth Certificate
  • Credit Card or Debit Card
  • Property Tax Notice issued by the City of Coquitlam
  • Social Insurance Card
  • Secure Certificate of Indian Status (Status Card)
  • Utility Bill (Phone, Hydro, Gas etc.)
  • Valid Passport
  • Vehicle insurance documents issued by ICBC
  • Ministry of Social Development and Economic Security Request for Continued Assistance Form SDES8

Your pick for Coquitlam Mayor

Adel Gamar
Richard Stewart
Mark Mahovlich

Your picks for Coquitlam Council

Matt Djonlic
Ali Tootian
Harvey H Su
Benjamin Perry
Rob Bottos
Ben Craig
Steve Kim
Robert Mazzarolo
Craig Hodge
Dennis Marsden
Brent Asmundson
Phillip J Buchan
Sean Lee
Leslie Roosa
Teri Towner
Mo Darwish
Paul Lambert
Trish Mandewo
Cameron McBryer
Brian Misera
Zoe Royer
Carl Trepanier

Your picks for Coquitlam School Board

Chuck R Denison
Jennifer Blatherwick
Carol Cahoon
Craig Woods
Geoffrey Way ParentsVoice BC
Daniel Westley ParentsVoice BC
Belinda Wheatley ParentsVoice BC

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