Next General Local Election: Saturday, October 15, 2022
You will vote on:
- 1 Mayor
- 4 Councillors
- 5 School Trustees
Voting Information
GENERAL VOTING DAY will be:
Saturday, October 15, 2022 between 8 am and 8 pm
at Broughton Hall, 400 Centre Road, Lions BayADVANCE VOTING will be held as follows:
Wednesday, October 5, 2022, between 8 am and 8 pm
at Broughton Hall, 400 Centre Road, Lions BayIf you are not on the list of electors, you may register at the time of voting by completing the application form available at the voting place and making a declaration that you meet the requirements to be registered as set out below:
RESIDENT ELECTORS:
To register as a resident elector you must:
- be 18 years of age or older on general voting day October 15, 2022;
- be a Canadian citizen;
- be a resident of British Columbia for at least 6 months immediately before the day of registration (at time of voting);
- be a resident of the Village of Lions Bay on the day of registration (at time of voting); and
- not be disqualified under the Local Government Act or any other enactment from voting in an election or assent voting and not otherwise disqualified by law.
NON-RESIDENT PROPERTY ELECTORS:
To register as a non-resident property elector you must:
- be 18 years of age or older on general voting day (October 15, 2022);
- be a Canadian citizen;
- be a resident of British Columbia for at least 6 months immediately before the day of registration (at time of voting);
- be a registered owner of real property in the Village of Lions Bay for at least 30 days immediately before the day of registration (at time of voting);
- not be entitled to register as a resident elector; and
- not be disqualified under the Local Government Act or any other enactment from voting in an election or assent voting and not otherwise disqualified by law.
In addition, for non-resident property electors:
- The only persons who are registered owners of the property, either as joint tenants or tenants in common, are individuals who are not holding the property in trust for a corporation or another trust.
- If more than one person is registered owner of the property, only one of those individuals may, with the written consent of the majority of the owners, register as a non-resident property elector.
In addition, in order to register at time of voting:
- To register, resident electors must produce 2 pieces of identification (at least one with a signature). Picture identification is not necessary. The identification must prove both residency and identity.
- To register, non-resident property electors must produce 2 pieces of identification (at least one with a signature) to prove identity, proof that they are entitled to register in relation to the property, and, if there is more than one owner of the property, written consent from the other property owners.
- Voter's Guide to Local Elections in B.C.
List of Registered Electors
Beginning August 30, 2022, until the close of general voting for the election on October 15, 2022, a copy of the list of registered electors will be available for public inspection, at the Village of Lions Bay municipal office in 400 Centre Road, during regular office hours (Monday - Friday 9 am - 4 pm excluding statutory holidays).
Before inspecting the list, a person must sign a statement that they will not inspect the list, make copies or use the information included in the list except for the purposes of Part 3 - Electors and Elections of the Local Government Act.
Request to omit or obscure personal information
An elector may request that their address or other personal information about them be omitted from or obscured on the list of electors. The elector must contact the Chief Election Officer or the Deputy Election Officer to make this request.
Objection to registration of an elector
An objection to the registration of a person whose name appears on the list of registered electors may be made in accordance with the Local Government Act until 4 pm on September 9, 2022. An objection must be in writing and an objection may only be made by a person entitled to be registered as an elector of the Village of Lions Bay and only on the basis that a person whose name appears on the list of electors has died or is not qualified to register as an elector of the Village of Lions Bay.
Candidate Information Session Presentation
Nomination Packages
- Letter from Chief Election Officer
- Candidate Package - Mayor or Councillor
- Candidate Package - School Trustee
Hardcopies are available in the Village Office. Nomination documents must be delivered to the Village Office between 9:00 am Tuesday August 30, 2022 and 4:00 pm Friday September 9, 2022 during regular business hours.
Statement of Disclosure
Please visit this Provincial Website if you have questions regarding the Statement of Disclosure. Answers to frequently asked questions regarding the Statement of Disclosure are available at this site.
Information for Candidates
- Village of Lions Bay Code of Conduct Policy No. 1804
- Village of Lions Bay Election Advertising and Campaigning Policy No. 1701
- Election Sign Regulations
- Village of Lions Bay Election & Assent Voting Bylaw - includes campaign signage regulations
- Provincial Regulations for Candidate Signs on Highways
- 100 metre radius map from polling station
Check back often for more information.
Videos
- The basics of general local elections
- The role of local elected officials
- Being an effective elected official
Guides
Brochures
Who can request a mail ballot?
All registered voters, new registrants and non-resident property electors will be able to request a mail ballot package. The mail ballot package will include instructions on how to complete and return the mail ballot.
New registrants must meet eligibility requirements and will receive a voter registration form (200M) along with their mail ballot package. The voter registration form must be filled in completely. If the form is incomplete, the mail ballot will not be accepted.
If you are a non-resident property elector specific instructions will be included in your package, if you have any questions please contact us at election@lionsbay.ca or 604-921-9333.
How do I apply for a mail ballot package?
To apply for a mail ballot package, all existing and new registrants can submit an application form in person at the Village Office (400 Centre Road), by email (election@lionsbay.ca) or by mail (PO Box 141, 400 Centre Road, Lions Bay, BC V0N 2E0).
When can I apply for a Mail Ballot Package?
Applications for a mail ballot will be accepted beginning Monday, September 19, 2022 until 4 pm on Monday, October 10, 2022.
Mail ballot packages will be mailed after the list of candidates has been finalized and the ballots printed and until 4 pm on the Tuesday before General Voting Day (October 11, 2022).
How will I receive a mail ballot package?
Once the completed application has been received and approved, electors may opt to receive their mail ballot packages either:
- mailed via Canada Post;
- sent by courier at the expense of the applicant;
- having the mail ballot package picked up by the applicant at a designated time and location; or,
- having the mail ballot package picked up by an authorized person at a designated time and location.
What is the deadline for a mail ballot to be received by the Chief Election Officer?
Mail ballots must be received by the Chief Election Officer prior to 8 pm on General Voting Day - October 15, 2022. The onus is on the elector to ensure it is submitted on time.
- Tuesday, August 22 – Last day to request omission of personal information from Voters List
- Tuesday, August 30 at 7 pm - RESCHEDULED - Candidate Information Session in Council Chamber
- Wednesday, August 30 at 9 am – Nomination period starts
- Friday, September 9 at 4 pm – Nomination period ends
- Thursday, September 15 - First day election signage can be posted in the Village
- Friday, September 16 – Last day to withdraw as a candidate
- Saturday, September 17 – Election campaign period starts
- Tuesday, September 27 - All Candidates Meeting
- Wednesday, October 5 – Advance voting opportunity
- Saturday, October 15 – General voting day and declaration of unofficial results
- Wednesday, October 19 – Declaration of official results
- Friday, January 13, 2023 – Deadline to file campaign financing disclosure statements to Elections BC
The Village of Lions Bay is responsible for conducting its own election.
Council appointed a Chief Election Officer to ensure the process is run in accordance with the Local Government Act - Part 3 and the Elections Bylaw.
Provincial Responsibilities
Elections BC is responsible for managing campaign financing disclosure requirements and maintains the voter list for voter registration and information updates.Elections BC administers campaign financing and advertising rules for local elections and assent voting in B.C. under the Local Elections Campaign Financing Act, which include campaign period expense limits, contribution limits, election advertising rules and disclosure rules.
Candidates must be familiar with the Local Elections Campaign Financing Act and its requirements. If you have questions or concerns regarding the Financial Disclosure Act please contact:
Elections BC
250-387-5305 (1-855-952-0280)
electoral.finance@elections.bc.caThe following is a list of candidate nomination documents which have been received by the Village of Lions Bay:
MAYORAL CANDIDATES:
- BERRY, Ken
Telephone: 604-220-6890
Email: ken@touchstonecapital.ca
Website: www.kenberry4mayor.com
Facebook: KENBERRY4MAYOR
Candidate Platform - LEGER, Tamara
Email: tamara@tamaraleger.com
Website: tamaraleger.com
Instagram: @tamara leger
Twitter: @Tamara Leger
Facebook: FB.com/tamaraleger3
Candidate Platform - MCLAUGHLIN, Ron
Telephone: 604-921-7138
Email: ronmclaughlin@telus.net
Campaign Platform
COUNCILLOR CANDIDATES
- ABBOTT, Neville
Address: 125 Sunset Drive, Lions Bay, V0N 2E0
Telephone: 604-363-2667
Email: nevilleabbott@gmail.com
Candidate Platform - BAIN, Fred
Telephone: 604-921-8392
Candidate Platform - BARMEIER, Norm
Telephone: 778-991-0642
Email: norm@umwelt.ca
Candidate Platform - BROUGHTON, Michael
Address: PO Box 184-190 Lions Bay Avenue, Lions Bay, BC
Telephone: 604-921-9229 or 604-763-6530
Email: michael.broughton@telus.net
Candidate Platform - COSGRAVE, Tanya
Telephone: 604-813-0181
Email: tanya4council@gmail.com
Candidate Platform - CUNLIFFE, Jaime
Telephone: 604-913-2233 or 604-355-1464
Email: jaimecunliffe@gmail.com - LUND, Nicole
Email: nicolelundlionsbay@gmail.com
Candidate Platform - REUTER, Marcus
Email: marcusreuter66@gmail.com
Campaign Platform
- BERRY, Ken
An All-Candidates meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 27, 2022 in Broughton Hall at 7 pm. Mr. Dennis Back, an independent consultant, will serve as moderator for the meeting.
There must be a minimum of two candidates (including stand-ins) attending for an All-Candidates event to proceed and any candidates unable to attend may send someone to stand-in for them. If you are a candidate and would like to advise the moderator of your attendance please email election@lionsbay.ca and the moderator will be advised.
Notice of All Candidates Meeting
Video of All Candidates Meeting
Please check back for further details closer to the meeting date.