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How to vote in the Vernon 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?

Check all the boxes that apply to you:

I'm a Canadian citizen

I'll be 18 or older on election day (October 15)

I currently live in Vernon

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 Vernon election!

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If you own property in Vernon, 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.

Register

Are you registered to vote?

In Vernon, 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 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 Vernon'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?

Scott Anderson
Independent

Victor Cumming
Independent

Erik Olesen
Independent

Your pick for Vernon 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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Jenelle Brewer
Independent

Teresa Durning
Independent

Kelly Fehr
Independent

Kari Gares
Independent

Brian Guy
Independent

Ross Hawse
Independent

Stephanie Hendy
Independent

Akbal Mund
Independent

Brian Quiring
Independent

Ed Stranks
Independent

Dawn Tucker
Independent

Patrick C Vance
Independent

Andy Wylie
Independent

Your picks for Vernon 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?

Andy Collins
Independent

Jenn Comazzetto
Independent

Philipp Gruner
Independent

Vanessa Mitchell
Independent

Mark Olsen
Independent

Truman Spring
Independent

Tom Williamson
Independent

Sylvia Herchen
ParentsVoice

Jewlie Milligan
ParentsVoice

Nellie Villegas
ParentsVoice

Your picks for Vernon School Board (up to 4)

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!

Plan to go vote with a friend

Voting's a lot more fun with a friend!

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

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

B.C. Driver's License
B.C. Identification Card
Owner's Certificate of Insurance and Vehicle License issued by ICBC
B.C. Services Card (with or without photo)
Ministry of Social Development Income Assistance Monthly Report Form
Social Insurance Card
Citizenship card
Property tax notice issued by the City of Vernon
Credit or debit card
Utility bill (electricity, natural gas, water, telephone or cable service)

Your pick for Vernon Mayor

Scott Anderson

Victor Cumming

Erik Olesen

Your picks for Vernon Council

Jenelle Brewer

Teresa Durning

Kelly Fehr

Kari Gares

Brian Guy

Ross Hawse

Stephanie Hendy

Akbal Mund

Brian Quiring

Ed Stranks

Dawn Tucker

Patrick C Vance

Andy Wylie

Your picks for Vernon School Board

Andy Collins
Jenn Comazzetto
Philipp Gruner
Vanessa Mitchell
Mark Olsen
Truman Spring
Tom Williamson
Sylvia Herchen	ParentsVoice BC
Jewlie Milligan	ParentsVoice BC
Nellie Villegas	ParentsVoice BC

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