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Find information about voting opportunities at Elections.

 

2022 Candidates

The official declaration of candidates for the 2022 General Local Election took place after 4 p.m. on Friday, September 9, 2022. The following candidates have been nominated/acclaimed.

 Mayor Candidates
 Blair Ireland - acclaimed

 Contact:

  • Telephone: 250-766-1284
  • Email: irelandblair@gmail.com
Councillor Candidates
 At-Large Candidates
Michael Lewis

Contact:

  • Telephone: 778-594-5154
  • Email: michael@michaelwlewis.com
  • Website: www.michaelwlewis.com
 Bib Patel

Contact:

  • Telephone: 403-613-2334
  • Email: getengaged@bib.ca
  • Website: www.bib.ca

Bill Scarrow

Contact:

  • Telephone: 250-859-2214
  • Email: billscarrow@gmail.com
 Carr's Landing Ward Candidates
 Cara Reed - acclaimed

Contact:

  • Telephone: 250-575-7650
  • Email: reedcj22@gmail.com

Submitted Biography

 Okanagan Centre Ward Candidates
Tricia Brett

Contact:

  • Email:triciabrettlc@gmail.com
  • Website: www.triciabrett.ca
Riley Hastings

Contact:

  • Telephone: 250-863-5595
  • Email: rilehast@hotmail.com
Oyama Ward Candidates 
 Todd McKenzie - acclaimed

Contact:

  • Telephone: 250-808-5321
  • Email: toddmckenzie@me.com
Winfield Ward Candidates
Heather Irvine

Contact:

  • Telephone: 403-461-1239
  • Email: hirvine@shaw.ca
 Jerremy Kozub

 Contact:

  • Telephone: 250-575-2340
  • Email: jerremykozub@gmail.com
School Trustee
 Amy Geistlinger - acclaimed

 Contact:

  • Telephone: 250-469-1842
  • Email: amy.geistlinger@sd23.bc.ca

 

Referendum

On Saturday, October 15, 2022, qualified electors within the District of Lake Country will be voting on the following question:

"Are you in favour of the District of Lake Country authorizing Loan Authorization (Waterfront Property) Bylaw 1187, 2022 to authorize the borrowing of up to $8,000,000 to purchase waterfront property for community use?”

Find out more by visiting 2022 Referendum | Let's Talk - Lake Country!

Voting Eligibility

Resident Elector - you live in Lake Country
  1. You must be 18 years of age or older on General Voting Day;
  2. You must be a Canadian Citizen;
  3. You must have resided in British Columbia at least six (6) months immediately preceding voting day;
  4. You must live in the jurisdiction or neighbourhood jurisdiction for which you are voting on the day of registration; 
  5. You must not be disqualified by the Local Government Act or any other enactment from voting in this election, or be otherwise disqualified by law.
  • To qualify as a resident elector in a Neighbourhood Constituency you must meet the above qualifications in relation to the Neighbourhood Constituency that is subject to the vote.
Non-Resident Property Elector - you own property in Lake Country but live elsewhere in BC
  1. You must not be entitled to register as a resident elector;
  2. You must be eighteen (18) years of age or older on General Voting Day;
  3. You must be a Canadian Citizen;
  4. You must have lived in British Columbia at least six (6) months immediately preceding voting day;
  5. You must be the registered owner of real property in the jurisdiction or neighbourhood jurisdiction at least thirty (30) days immediately before the day of registration;
  6. You must not be disqualified under the Local Government Act or any other act from voting in this election, or be otherwise disqualified by law; and
  7. If more than one individual is the registered owner of the property, only one individual is entitled to vote. A Non-Resident Property Elector Consent Form signed by a majority of the registered owners must be provided in order for the individual to vote. 
  8. You must not be holding a property in trust for a corporation (e.g., numbered company) or another trust. If the property title lists a trust or numbered company and an individual, neither the trust nor the individual are entitled to vote.

  • It is suggested you submit a Non-Resident Property Elector Application to Register prior to voting day. You will be required to provide acceptable identification, as well as proof of ownership of the property. If there are other owners on title you must also submit a Non-Resident Property Elector Consent form. 

  • To qualify as a non-resident elector in a Neighbourhood Constituency you must meet the above qualifications in relation to the Neighbourhood Constituency that is subject to the vote.
Mail Ballot Voting

Mail Ballot voting is available to all eligible electors.

To vote by mail ballot, complete and return the Application and Registration to Vote by Mail and Non-Resident Property Elector Application to Register (if applicable) before 4 p.m. Thursday, October 13, 2022  to the Chief or Deputy Chief Election Officer.

Mail Ballot Packages will be mailed out as soon as possible following the Declaration of Election by voting or acclamation on Monday, September 19, 2022 at 4 p.m.

You are responsible for ensuring mail ballots are received by the Chief Elections Officer no later than the close of General Voting Day being 8 p.m. on Saturday, October 15, 2022. 

As per section 160(8) of the Local Government Act, official election results ballots, stubs, copies of list of registered electors, voting books, solemn declarations, written statements or declarations are destroyed 56 days after the declaration of official election results.

ID Requirements

Two (2) pieces of identification (at least one with a signature). 

Picture identification is not necessary. ID must prove both residency and identity. 

The following classes of documents are accepted:

  • Driver’s Licence
  • Identification Card
  • Photo BC Services Card
  • Non-photo BC Services Card
  • Car insurance papers
  • BC Care Card
  • Provincial Social Assistance FORM SDES8
  • Social Insurance Number
  • Citizenship Card
  • Property Tax Notice
  • Credit card or debit card
  • Utility bill such as coaxial cable services, electricity, gas, telephone services, water,
  • Valid current passport
  • Birth certificate
  • Firearms Licence
  • Voter notification card
  • Nexus Card
Neighbourhood Constituencies/Wards

What are Neighbourhood Constituencies?

The District of Lake Country was incorporated in 1995 with a neighbourhood constituency (ward) system as a defining feature. It allows residents to vote for a Councillor to represent the ward in which they live - Carr’s Landing, Okanagan Centre, Oyama or Winfield. Although they are elected by the residents of their Ward, Ward Councillors serve the community as a whole. Lake Country Council is made up of one Councillor from each of the four Wards, two Councillors At Large (elected by all voters in Lake Country) and one Mayor.  Lake Country is the only municipality in BC with neighbourhood constituencies.

Don't know what Neighbourhood Constituency you're in? Have a look at the map.

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