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How to vote in the Kelowna election

How to vote in the Kelowna election

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  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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In Kelowna, 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?

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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 8 councillors.

Central Okanagan School Board

The Central Okanagan 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.

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Who are you voting for?

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

Colin Basran
Independent
Tom Dyas
Independent
David Habib
Independent
Glendon Charles Smedley
Independent
Silverado Socrates
Independent

Your pick for Kelowna Mayor (up to 1)

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Council

Susan Ames
Independent
Chris Becenko
Independent
Christopher Bocskei
Independent
Amarit Brar
Independent
Ron Cannan
Independent
Greg Dahms
Independent
Maxine DeHart
Independent
Indy Dhial
Independent
Darrin Fiddler
Independent
Gail Given
Independent
Bal Grewal
Independent
Charlie Hodge
Independent
Daniel Joseph
Independent
James Kay
Independent
Davis Kyle
Independent
Amarjit Lalli
Independent
Gord Lovegrove
Independent
Tom Macauley
Independent
Elaine McMurray
Independent
D. Ben Norman
Independent
Brian Rogers
Independent
Zach Sawatzky
Independent
Dan Schlosser
Independent
Anthony Shephard
Independent
Mohini Singh
Independent
Luke Stack
Independent
Peter Truch
Independent
Rick Webber
Independent
Noel Wentworth
Independent
Loyal Wooldridge
Independent
Sacheen Collecutt
Spirit Alliance
Chris Williams
Spirit Alliance

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Central Okanagan School Board

Chris Becenko
Independent
Wayne Broughton
Independent
Julia Fraser
Independent
Val Johnson
Independent
Erika Shepard
Independent
Lee-Ann Tiede
Independent
Tovey Demman
Parents Voice
Teresa Docksteader
Parents Voice
Chris Fieber
Parents Voice

Your picks for Central Okanagan School Board (up to 4)

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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
Show examples of acceptable ID
  • BC Driver's Licence
  • ICBC Vehicle Insurance
  • BC Identification Card
  • BC Services Card
  • Citizenship Card
  • City of Kelowna property tax notice
  • Social Insurance Number card
  • Credit card
  • Utility bill for Kelowna residence (electricity, natural gas, water, phone or cable service)

Your pick for Kelowna Mayor

Colin Basran
Tom Dyas
David Habib
Glendon Charles Smedley
Silverado Socrates

Your picks for Kelowna Council

Susan Ames
Chris Becenko
Christopher Bocskei
Amarit Brar
Ron Cannan
Greg Dahms
Maxine DeHart
Indy Dhial
Darrin Fiddler
Gail Given
Bal Grewal
Charlie Hodge
Daniel Joseph
James Kay
Davis Kyle
Amarjit Lalli
Gord Lovegrove
Tom Macauley
Elaine McMurray
D. Ben Norman
Brian Rogers
Zach Sawatzky
Dan Schlosser
Anthony Shephard
Mohini Singh
Luke Stack
Peter Truch
Rick Webber
Noel Wentworth
Loyal Wooldridge
Sacheen Collecutt Spirit Alliance
Chris Williams Spirit Alliance

Your picks for Central Okanagan School Board

Chris Becenko
Wayne Broughton
Julia Fraser
Val Johnson
Erika Shepard
Lee-Ann Tiede
Tovey Demman Parents Voice BC
Teresa Docksteader Parents Voice BC
Chris Fieber Parents Voice BC

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