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How to vote in the Port Coquitlam election

We'll walk you through things, step-by-step. Make sure to fill out everything you can!
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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Can you vote?

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I'm a Canadian citizen

I'll be 18 or older on election day (October 15)

I currently live in Port Coquitlam

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 Port Coquitlam election!

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If you own property in Port Coquitlam, 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.

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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.

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What are you voting on?

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.

The candidates for Port Coquitlam Mayor and Port Coquitlam School Board ran unopposed, and so won by default.

Who are you voting for?

We'll help you decide with 3 easy steps!

Hey, we know Port 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

See the 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 the candidates

Council

Your shortlist

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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!

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Justin Alexander Smith
Independent

Sarah Harbord
Independent

Erik Minty
Independent

Jami Watson
Independent

Nancy McCurrach
Independent

Cindy Carkner
Independent

Darin Nielsen
Independent

Dawn Becker
Independent

Darrell Penner
Independent

Derek Jeffery
Independent

Glenn Pollock
Independent

Ivanka Culjak
Independent

Jenny Zhou
Independent

Kevin Misera
Independent

Mithila Karnik
Independent

Paige Petriw
Independent

Steve Darling
Independent

Dean Washington
Independent

Your picks for Port Coquitlam Council (up to 6)

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When and where will you vote?

Voting is over for this election.

Are your friends voting?

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Ask 3 friends if they're planning to vote

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Tell folks that you're voting

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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

If you're registered to vote:

1 piece of ID, if you're already registered.

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

BC Driver’s licence
BC Identification Card or BC Services card (photo or no photo) within the meaning of the Identification Card Regulation
Owner’s certificate of insurance and Vehicle licence issued by ICBC
BC CareCard of Gold CareCard (must be separate from BC Driver’s Licence to be second piece of ID)
Social Insurance Card or confirmation of Social Insurance Number letter issued by the government of Canada
Citizenship Card issued by Citizenship and Immigration Canada
A real Property Tax Notice (current) (LGA Section 369 or Taxation Act Section 21)
Credit Card or Debit Card issued by a savings institution (Interpretation Act Section 29)
Utility Bill issued for the supply of electricity, natural gas, water, telephone or cable services

Your picks for Port Coquitlam Council

Justin Alexander Smith

Sarah Harbord

Erik Minty

Jami Watson

Nancy McCurrach

Cindy Carkner

Darin Nielsen

Dawn Becker

Darrell Penner

Derek Jeffery

Glenn Pollock

Ivanka Culjak

Jenny Zhou

Kevin Misera

Mithila Karnik

Paige Petriw

Steve Darling

Dean Washington

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