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How to vote in the Maple Ridge election

How to vote in the Maple Ridge 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?

Voting is over for this election.

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 Maple Ridge'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.

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  See your candidates

Mayor

Your shortlist

Tap 'Choose as one of your picks' 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?
Corisa Bell
Independent
Darleen Bernard
Independent
Jacques Blackstone
Independent
Mike Morden
First
Dan Ruimy
ABMR

Your pick for Maple Ridge Mayor (up to 1)

Add candidates from your shortlist above. Your picks stay on your device.
#1

Council

Your shortlist

Tap 'Choose as one of your picks' 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?
Rajinder Chhina
Independent
Lou Jose
Independent
Sarah Little
Independent
Jeffrey Martin
Independent
Robert Masse
Independent
Chris O'Brian
Independent
Leah Pillet
Independent
Andre Roberge
Independent
Craig Speirs
Independent
Rebecca Stiles
Independent
Grover Telford
Independent
Ahmed Yousef
Independent
Bhupinder Johar
Independent
Jeff Roberts
Independent
Judy Dueck
First
Chelsa Meadus
First
Ryan Svendsen
First
Korleen Carreras
ABMR
Onyeka Dozie
ABMR
Sunny Schiller
ABMR
Jenny Tan
ABMR

Your picks for Maple Ridge 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 'Choose as one of your picks' 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?
Yvonne Desabrais
Independent
Kim Dumore
Independent
Gladys Hewson
Independent
Gabe Liosis
Independent
Mike Murray
Independent
Karen Redkwich
Independent
Pascale Shaw
Independent
Elaine Yamamoto
Independent
Johnnie Day
ParentsVoice
Brian Dominick
ParentsVoice

Your picks for Maple Ridge School Board (up to 5)

Add candidates from your shortlist above. Your picks stay on your device.
#1
#2
#3
#4
#5

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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
Show examples of acceptable ID
  • British Columbia Identification Card
  • Owner's Certificate of Insurance and Vehicle Licence issued by ICBC
  • British Columbia CareCard or Gold CareCard (if separate from Driver's Licence)
  • British Columbia Services Card
  • Ministry of Social Development Request for Continued Assistance form SDES8
  • Social Insurance Card issued by Human Resources Development Canada
  • Citizenship Card issued by Citizenship and Immigration Canada
  • real property tax notice
  • Shelter Letter (form CMR-AP22)
  • credit card or debit card
  • utility bill (electricity, natural gas, water, telephone services or cable)

Your pick for Maple Ridge Mayor

Corisa Bell
Darleen Bernard
Jacques Blackstone
Mike Morden Maple Ridge First
Dan Ruimy A Better Maple Ridge

Your picks for Maple Ridge Council

Rajinder Chhina
Lou Jose
Sarah Little
Jeffrey Martin
Robert Masse
Chris O'Brian
Leah Pillet
Andre Roberge
Craig Speirs
Rebecca Stiles
Grover Telford
Ahmed Yousef
Bhupinder Johar
Jeff Roberts
Judy Dueck Maple Ridge First
Chelsa Meadus Maple Ridge First
Ryan Svendsen Maple Ridge First
Korleen Carreras A Better Maple Ridge
Onyeka Dozie A Better Maple Ridge
Sunny Schiller A Better Maple Ridge
Jenny Tan A Better Maple Ridge

Your picks for Maple Ridge School Board

Yvonne Desabrais
Kim Dumore
Gladys Hewson
Gabe Liosis
Mike Murray
Karen Redkwich
Pascale Shaw
Elaine Yamamoto
Johnnie Day ParentsVoice BC
Brian Dominick ParentsVoice BC

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