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How to vote in the Chilliwack 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 Chilliwack

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 Chilliwack election!

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If you own property in Chilliwack, 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?

In Chilliwack, you register when you vote.

We'll walk you through what ID you'll need to bring at the end of this guide!

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 7 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 Chilliwack'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

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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?

Ian Carmichael
Independent

Ken Popove
Independent

Your pick for Chilliwack Mayor (up to 1)

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

Council

Your shortlist

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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!

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Brent Bowker
Independent

Craig Hill
Independent

Nicole S Huitema Read
Independent

Chris Kloot
Independent

Jason Lum
Independent

Mike McLatchy
Independent

Bud Mercer
Independent

Jared Mumford
Independent

Amber Price
Independent

Jeff Shields
Independent

Debora Soutar
Independent

Harv Westeringh
Independent

Your picks for Chilliwack Council (up to 6)

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

School Board

Your shortlist

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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!

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Carin Bondar
Independent

Darrell Furgason
Independent

Kaethe Jones
Independent

Heather Maahs
Independent

Greg Nelmes
Independent

Barry L Neufeld
Independent

Darren Ollinger
Independent

Willow Reichelt
Independent

Margaret Reid
Independent

David Swankey
Independent

Brian VanGarderen
Independent

Teri Westerby
Independent

Elliot Friesen
Parents Voice

Lewis Point
Parents Voice

Richard Procee
Parents Voice

Your picks for Chilliwack School Board (up to 7)

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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

BC I.D. Card
BC Driver’s Licence
Social Insurance Card
Credit Card / Debit Card
Old Age Pension I.D. Card
Passport / Citizenship Card
BC Care Card / BC Gold Care Card
Continued Assistance Form SDES8 (Now EA181)
Owner’s Certificate of Insurance and Vehicle Registration
Utility Bill or other similar Credit Card Statement
Real Property Tax Notice or BC Assessment Notice
Owner’s Certificate of Insurance and Vehicle Registration

Your pick for Chilliwack Mayor

Ian Carmichael

Ken Popove

Your picks for Chilliwack Council

Brent Bowker

Craig Hill

Nicole S Huitema Read

Chris Kloot

Jason Lum

Mike McLatchy

Bud Mercer

Jared Mumford

Amber Price

Jeff Shields

Debora Soutar

Harv Westeringh

Your picks for Chilliwack School Board

Carin Bondar
Darrell Furgason
Kaethe Jones
Heather Maahs
Greg Nelmes
Barry L Neufeld
Darren Ollinger
Willow Reichelt
Margaret Reid
David Swankey
Brian VanGarderen
Teri Westerby
Elliot Friesen	Parents Voice BC
Lewis Point	Parents Voice BC
Richard Procee	Parents Voice BC

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