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How to vote in the Port Moody election

How to vote in the Port Moody 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 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 2 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 Port Moody'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

Meghan Lahti
Independent
Steve Milani
Independent

Your pick for Port Moody Mayor (up to 1)

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#1

Council

Dustin Chelen
Independent
Richard Biedka
Independent
Johann Contreras
Independent
Kyla Knowles
Independent
Haven Lurbiecki
Independent
Callan Morrison
Independent
Amy Lubik
Independent
Diana Dilworth
Independent
Samantha Agtarap
Independent
Eric Davis
Independent
Barbara Junker
Independent
Hunter Madsen
Independent
Dawn Slykhuis
Independent
David Stuart
Independent

Your picks for Port Moody Council (up to 6)

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#1
#2
#3
#4
#5
#6

School Board

Nancy Johnston
Independent
Lisa Park
Independent
Zoë Royer
Independent
Ed Desaulniers
ParentsVoice

Your picks for Port Moody School Board (up to 2)

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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:

  • 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 Driver’s Licence
  • BC Services Card, BC CareCard, or Gold CareCard
  • BCID Card
  • Owner’s Certificate of Insurance and Vehicle Licence issued by ICBC
  • Social Insurance Number Card
  • Citizenship Card or Certificate
  • Birth Certificate
  • Canadian Passport
  • Property tax notice
  • Utility bill
  • Debit or credit card or statement issued by a financial institution
  • Student ID card
  • Government-issue documents such as cheque stub, Pension Plan benefits statement, Old Age Security statement
  • Income Tax Assessment Notice
  • Canadian Forces Identification

Your pick for Port Moody Mayor

Meghan Lahti
Steve Milani

Your picks for Port Moody Council

Dustin Chelen
Richard Biedka
Johann Contreras
Kyla Knowles
Haven Lurbiecki
Callan Morrison
Amy Lubik
Diana Dilworth
Samantha Agtarap
Eric Davis
Barbara Junker
Hunter Madsen
Dawn Slykhuis
David Stuart

Your picks for Port Moody School Board

Nancy Johnston
Lisa Park
Zoë Royer
Ed Desaulniers ParentsVoice BC

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