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2022 General Local Election
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2022 LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTIONS |
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Every four years the Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District (ACRD) conducts general local elections to elect a Director to represent each of our six Electoral Areas, "A" (Bamfield), "B" (Beaufort), "C" (Long Beach), "D" (Sproat Lake), "E" (Beaver Creek), "F" (Cherry Creek).
The ACRD also conducts elections on behalf of School District 70 Pacific Rim, six Trustees representing the City of Port Alberni and Electoral Areas "A" (Bamfield), "B" (Beaufort), "D" (Sproat Lake), "E" (Beaver Creek) and "F" (Cherry Creek), and one Trustee representing the District of Tofino, District of Ucluelet, and Electoral Area "C" (Long Beach).
Find out what electoral area you reside in by checking out this map: ACRD Electoral Map
The 2022 General Local Election will be held on Saturday, October 15, 2022.
(250) 720-2706
Heather Zenner, Deputy Chief Election Officer
(250) 724-1356
elections@acrd.bc.ca
Official Election Results
ELECTORAL AREA "C" (LONG BEACH)
Declaration of Official Election ResultsELECTORAL AREA "D" (SPROAT LAKE)
Declaration of Official Election ResultsELECTORAL AREA "E" (BEAVER CREEK)
Declaration of Official Election ResultsELECTORAL AREA "F" (CHERRY CREEK)
Declaration of Official Election ResultsSCHOOL DISTRICT 70 PACIFIC RIM
Declaration of Official Election ResultsReview of Election Results - Electoral Area "F" (Cherry Creek)
The Chief Election Officer (CEO) for the Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District will apply to the Supreme Court for a declaration regarding the validity of the results for Cherry Creek Director.
For more information, please refer to the following press release: (PDF)
UPDATE
The Alberni Clayoquot Regional District has filed a petition with the Supreme Court of British Columbia, seeking that the Electoral Area 'F' (Cherry Creek) election be declared invalid, due to the very close result of the vote and a number of incorrectly completed voter registration forms.
For more information, please refer to the following press release: (PDF)
Preliminary Election Results
Announcement of 2022 Election Results2022 Preliminary Result Numbers
2022 Election Recount Results
2022 Election Estimated Voter Turnout
Notice of Election by Voting
Notice of Election - Alberni Valley & Bamfield (PDF)
Notice of Election - West Coast (PDF)
Declaration of Election by Voting - ACRD Electoral Areas (PDF)
Declaration of Election by Voting - School District 70 (Pacific Rim) (PDF)
Declaration of Election by Acclamation - ACRD Electoral Areas (PDF)
Declaration of Election by Acclamation - School District 70 (Pacific Rim) (PDF)
Information for Voters
Voters Guide For First Nations (PDF)
ACRD Board Remuneration
For more information, please view Bylaw A1090 Board - A Bylaw to Provide for Board Member Remuneration, Expenses, and Benefits (PDF).
Elections and Assent Voting
For more information, please go to: Elections and Assent Voting Bylaw2022 Filed Nomination Papers
Electoral Areas - view filed nomination papers for director seats for electoral areas here.
School District 70 - Pacific Rim - view filed nomination papers for school trustee seats here.
Declaration of Candidates
Information for Candidates
Qualifications for Nominators ACRD
Qualifications for Nominators SD
Qualifications for Office and Campaign Financing 2022
The Province of British Columbia has uploaded a collection of information for potential candidates.To help answer questions about local government and serving as an elected official check out the external links HERE.
Key Election Dates
| Date | Action or Deadline |
|---|---|
| July 26 | 8:00 am - Nomination packages available for pickup |
| August 15 | 6:00 pm - Candidate Information Session - To be held at Ucluelet Community Centre |
| August 16 | 5:00 pm - Candidate Information Session - To be held at Tofino Municipal Office Council Chambers |
| August 17 | 6:00 pm - Candidate Information Session - To be held at City of Port Alberni Council Chambers |
| August 30 | 9:00 am - Nomination Period Begins |
| September 9 | 4:00 pm - Nomination period ends |
| September 9 | 4:00 pm - Extended Nomination Period Begins for Area 'C' Long Beach |
| September 9 | Declaration of Candidates |
| September 12 | 4:00 pm - Extended Nomination Period Ends for Area 'C' Long Beach |
| September 12 | 4:15 pm - Draw by Lot (candidates are welcome to join at the ACRD office - 3008 Fifth Avenue) |
| September 13 | 4:00 pm - Nomination Challenge Deadline |
| September 16 | 4:00 pm - Nomination Documents Originals to local Chief Election Officer Deadline |
| September 16 | Deadline for withdrawal of candidates and withdrawal of elector organization endorsement |
| September 20 | 4:00pm - Declaration of Election by Voting |
| September 20 | Mail ballot requests begins |
| October 5 | 8:00 am - 8:00 pm - Advance Voting Day |
| October 12 | 8:00 am - 8:00 pm - Advance Voting Day |
| October 15 | 8:00 am - 8:00 pm - Election Day |
| October 15 | After 8:00 pm - Preliminary Election Results |
| October 19 | Declaration of Official Election Results |
| October 24 | Judicial Recount Application Deadline |
| December 2 | Oath or Affirmation of Office Deadline |
| January 13 | Disclosure Statements Filing Deadline |
| February 13 | Disclosure Statements Late Filing Deadline |
Information for Voters
There are two categories of voters who qualify to vote in local government elections in B.C., Resident Electors and Non-Resident Electors. A Resident Elector qualifies to vote by meeting the following criteria:- You are a Canadian citizen;
- You are 18 years of age or older on or before voting day;
- You have been a resident of BC for at least six (6) months prior to voting day;
- You are a resident of the regional district or trustee electoral area; and
- You are not disqualified by any enactment from voting in an election or otherwise disqualified by law.
- You are not a Resident Elector of the Electoral Area or Trustee Electoral Area;
- You are a Canadian Citizen;
- You are at least 18 years of age or older on or before voting day;
- You have lived in BC for at least six (6) months prior to voting day;
- You have owned property in the Electoral Area or Trustee Electoral Area for at least thirty (30) days prior to voting day;
- You have been designated by the other owner(s) of the property as a Non-Resident (Property) Elector for that property; A majority of owners must complete and sign a Non-Resident Property Elector Form;
- You are not disqualified by any enactment from voting in an election or otherwise disqualified by law.
Electoral Area Boundary Maps
Find out what electoral area you reside in by checking out this map: ACRD Electoral Map
Area A Bamfield Area B Beaufort Area C Long Beach Area D Sproat Lake Area E Beaver Creek Area F Cherry CreekRegistration - Voting Day Only
There is no need to pre-register to vote, as the registration of all qualified electors will take place at the time of voting.Identification
All electors are required to bring two (2) pieces of identification to the voting place. The identification must show the elector's identity and place of residence and at least one of the pieces of identification must show the elector's signature. Acceptable identification includes:- BC Drivers License
- Social Insurance Card
- BC Identification Card
- Credit Card
- BC Care Card or Gold Care Card
- Property Tax Notice
- ICBC Vehicle Insurance Registration Documents
- Utility Bill
- Citizenship Card Note: A combined BC Driver's License and BC Care Card are considered one piece of ID
VOTING PLACES AND LOCATIONS
Election Day
Saturday, October 15, 2022 8:00 am to 8:00 pm
Bamfield Fire Hall
352 Pachena Road, Bamfield-
Harold Bishop Fire Hall
7667 Pacific Rim Highway, Port Alberni Beaver Creek Fire Hall
6038 Beaver Creek Road, Port AlberniCherry Creek Community Hall
3720 Moore Road, Port Alberni-
Ucluelet Community Centre
500 Matterson Drive, Ucluelet -
Tofino Council Chambers
380 Campbell Street, Tofino
Advance Voting Opportunities
Wednesday, October 5, 2022 8:00 am to 8:00 pm
Regional District Office, Board Room
3008 Fifth Avenue, Port AlberniUcluelet Community Centre
500 Matterson Drive, Ucluelet-
Tofino Council Chambers
380 Campbell Street, Tofino
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Regional District Office, Board Room
3008 Fifth Avenue, Port Alberni
Mail Ballot Voting
With amendments to the Local Government Act, ALL qualified electors may vote by mail.
APPLYING FOR A MAIL BALLOT PACKAGE:
You must submit an application to vote by mail (PDF) to the Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District Office either by mail (3008 Fifth Ave., Port Alberni, BC, V9Y 2E3), fax (250-723-1327), or email (elections@acrd.bc.ca).
For more information on voting by mail, refer to the voting by mail information (PDF).
To request a mail ballot, fill out the Application to Vote by Mail form (PDF).
The ACRD will send out mail ballot packages commencing on or about September 26, 2022. If your application is received after October 7 and time does not permit mailing, you should arrange to pick up a package from the ACRD Office. To be counted, your mail ballot must be received by the Chief Election Officer no later than 8 pm on Saturday, October 15, 2022.
If you have any questions on the 2022 Elections please contact Chief Election Officer Wendy Thomson at 250-720-2706 or Deputy Chief Election Officer Heather Zenner at 250-724-1356.
You can also email: elections@acrd.bc.ca.