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How to vote in the Courtenay 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 Courtenay

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 Courtenay election!

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If you own property in Courtenay, 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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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 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 Courtenay'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.

Need another look?

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?

Aaron Dowker
Independent

Erik Eriksson
Independent

Bob Wells
Independent

Your pick for Courtenay 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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Phil Adams
Independent

Steffan Chmuryk
Independent

Will Cole-Hamilton
Independent

Brennan Day
Independent

David Frisch
Independent

Michael Gilbert
Independent

Doug Hillian
Independent

Evan Jolicoeur
Independent

Jin Lin
Independent

Melanie McCollum
Independent

Wendy Morin
Independent

Lyndsey Northcott
Independent

Deana Simkin
Independent

Manno Theos
Independent

Starr Winchester
Independent

Your picks for Courtenay Council (up to 6)

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

School Board

Your shortlist

Tap

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?

Shannon Aldinger
Independent

Janice Caton
Independent

Anita Devries
Independent

Jasmine Willard
Independent

Your picks for Courtenay School Board (up to 2)

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

Are your friends voting?

Help spread a little democracy! Do one of the following:

Ask 3 friends if they're planning to vote

If they don't have a plan, or don't know their options, tell them to visit VoteMate.org!

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Tell your friends that you're a voter

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.

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

Driver’s Licence
BC Identification Card (issued by ICBC)
Photo BC Services Card (Care Card)
Non-photo BC Services Card (Care Card)
Certificate of Indian Status (issued by Government of Canada)
Car insurance papers
Provincial Social Assistance FORM SDES8
Statement of Employment Insurance benefits
BC Government cheque
Canadian Forces identification
Firearms Licence (issued by Government of Canada)
Social Insurance Number Card
Citizenship Card
Property Tax Notice
Credit card or debit card or statement
Utility bill such as coaxial cable services, electricity, gas, telephone services, water
Valid current passport
Birth certificate

Your pick for Courtenay Mayor

Aaron Dowker

Erik Eriksson

Bob Wells

Your picks for Courtenay Council

Phil Adams

Steffan Chmuryk

Will Cole-Hamilton

Brennan Day

David Frisch

Michael Gilbert

Doug Hillian

Evan Jolicoeur

Jin Lin

Melanie McCollum

Wendy Morin

Lyndsey Northcott

Deana Simkin

Manno Theos

Starr Winchester

Your picks for Courtenay School Board

Shannon Aldinger

Janice Caton

Anita Devries

Jasmine Willard

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