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How to vote in the Penticton election

How to vote in the Penticton 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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If you're not registered, don't remember registering, or are registered at an old address, you can still register at the polls.

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 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.

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 Penticton'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

Julius Bloomfield
Independent
Owen Haward
Independent
Corey Hounslow
Independent
Jason Reynen
Independent
John Vassilaki
Independent

Your pick for Penticton Mayor (up to 1)

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

Amelia Boultbee
Independent
Isaac Gilbert
Independent
Ryan Graham
Independent
Lindsey R Hall
Independent
Andrew Jakubelt
Independent
Helena Konanz
Independent
Nick Kruger
Independent
Wayne Llewellyn
Independent
James Miller
Independent
Katie O'Kell
Independent
Frank Regehr
Independent
Katie Robinson
Independent
Davinder Sandhu
Independent
Larry Schwartzenberger
Independent
Shannon Stewart
Independent
Campbell Watt
Independent

Your picks for Penticton Council (up to 6)

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School Board

Shelley Clarke
Independent
Kate Hansen
Independent
Lynn Kelsey
Independent
James Palanio
Independent
Barb Sheppard
Independent
Tracy Van Raes
Independent

Your picks for Penticton School Board (up to 4)

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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!

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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.

Your pick for Penticton Mayor

Julius Bloomfield
Owen Haward
Corey Hounslow
Jason Reynen
John Vassilaki

Your picks for Penticton Council

Amelia Boultbee
Isaac Gilbert
Ryan Graham
Lindsey R Hall
Andrew Jakubelt
Helena Konanz
Nick Kruger
Wayne Llewellyn
James Miller
Katie O'Kell
Frank Regehr
Katie Robinson
Davinder Sandhu
Larry Schwartzenberger
Shannon Stewart
Campbell Watt

Your picks for Penticton School Board

Shelley Clarke
Kate Hansen
Lynn Kelsey
James Palanio
Barb Sheppard
Tracy Van Raes

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