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How to vote in the Mission election

How to vote in the Mission 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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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.

What are you voting on?

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 4 school board trustees.

Who are you voting for?

We'll help you decide with 3 easy steps!
Hey, we know Mission'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

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?
H.S. Kenny Braich
Independent
Dustin Hiles
Independent
Paul Horn
Independent

Your pick for Mission 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?
Earl Babich
Independent
Pash Brar
Independent
Mark Davies
Independent
Arsh Dhaliwal
Independent
Angel Elias
Independent
Jag Gill
Independent
Carol Hamilton
Independent
Shailu Handa
Independent
Ken Herar
Independent
Paul Hockridge
Independent
Brandon Kealey
Independent
Candace Koch
Independent
Steve McLay
Independent
Tyler McStravick
Independent
Sabastien Obi
Independent
Danny Plecas
Independent

Your picks for Mission 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?
Jash Bains
Independent
Randy Cairns
Independent
Linda Hamel
Independent
Ross Lightburn-Renaud
Independent
Tracy Loffler
Independent

Your picks for Mission School Board (up to 4)

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

When and where will you vote?

Voting is over for this election.

Are your friends 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 already registered, you don't need ID to vote in Mission.

  • If you're not sure if you're registered, best bring ID anyways.
  • If you're registered, but your registered address or name is incorrect (usually because you've moved or updated your name since), you will need ID.

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.

Your pick for Mission Mayor

H.S. Kenny Braich
Dustin Hiles
Paul Horn

Your picks for Mission Council

Earl Babich
Pash Brar
Mark Davies
Arsh Dhaliwal
Angel Elias
Jag Gill
Carol Hamilton
Shailu Handa
Ken Herar
Paul Hockridge
Brandon Kealey
Candace Koch
Steve McLay
Tyler McStravick
Sabastien Obi
Danny Plecas

Your picks for Mission School Board

Jash Bains
Randy Cairns
Linda Hamel
Ross Lightburn-Renaud
Tracy Loffler

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