2023 By-Election Cherry Creek
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2023 BY-ELECTION - ELECTORAL AREA "F" (CHERRY CREEK) |
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A by-election will be held for Director of Electoral Area "F" (Cherry Creek) on Saturday, March 11, 2023.
One (1) director to be elected, representing Cherry Creek.
(250) 720-2706 Jenny Brunn, Deputy Chief Election Officer
(250) 720-2717 elections@acrd.bc.ca
Notice of Nominations
Electoral Area "F" (Cherry Creek) Notice of NominationNominations
The nomination period begins at 9 am on Tuesday, January 24, 2023 and ends on Friday, February 3, 2023 at 4 pm.
Starting on Friday, January 6, 2023, Nomination packages are available for pick up from the Regional District Office, 3008 Fifth Avenue, Port Alberni, BC, during regular business office hours (8 am - 4:30 pm).
Nominations must be made separately for each candidate by at least TWO qualified nominators of Electoral Area "F" (Cherry Creek).
For more information, please view the Notice of Nomination.
2023 Filed Nomination Papers
Jen Smith Nomination - Electoral Area "F" (Cherry Creek)
Mike Sparrow Nomination - Electoral Area "F" (Cherry Creek)
Tom Verbrugge Nomination - Electoral Area "F" (Cherry Creek)
Information for Candidates
Qualifications for Nominators ACRD
Qualifications for Office and Campaign Financing 2023
ACRD Board Remuneration
For more information, please view Bylaw A1090 Board - A Bylaw to Provide for Board Member Remuneration, Expenses, and Benefits
Key By-election Dates
| Date | Action or Deadline |
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| January 6 | 8 am - Nomination packages available for pickup |
| January 24 | 9 am - Nomination Period Begins |
| February 3 | 4 pm - Nomination period ends |
| February 3 | 4 pm - Declaration of Candidates |
| February 7 | 4 pm - Nomination Challenge Deadline |
| February 10 | 4 pm - Deadline for withdrawal of candidates and withdrawal of elector organization endorsement |
| February 13 | 4 pm - Declaration of Election by Voting |
| March 1 | 8 am - 8 pm - Advance Voting Day - Cherry Creek Hall - 3720 Moore Rd. Port Alberni, BC |
| March 8 | 8 am - 8 pm - Advance Voting Day - Cherry Creek Hall - 3720 Moore Rd. Port Alberni, BC |
| March 11 | 8 am - 8 pm - General Voting Day - Cherry Creek Hall - 3720 Moore Rd. Port Alberni, BC |
| March 11 | After 8 pm - Preliminary Election Results |
| March 15 | 2 pm - Declaration of Official Election Results |
| March 22 | Oath of Office |
Candidate Information Packages and Videos
Candidates Guide to Local Elections
Elector Organization Guide to Local Elections in BC
Scrutineer's Guide to General Local Elections
Supporting a Candidate for Local Elections in BC
Thinking of Running for Local Office
What Every Candidate Needs to Know
Videos
Basics of Local ElectionsBeing an Effective Elected Official
Role of Elected Officials
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 Electoral Area "F" (Cherry Creek); 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 Electoral Area "F" (Cherry Creek);
- You are a Canadian Citizen;
- You are at least 18 years of age or older on or before voting day;
- You have owned property in Electoral Area "F" (Cherry Creek) 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, March 11, 2023, 8 am to 8 pm
Cherry Creek Community Hall
3720 Moore Road, Port Alberni
Advance Voting Opportunities
Wednesday, March 1, 2023, 8 am to 8 pm
Wednesday, March 8, 2023, 8 am to 8 pm
Cherry Creek Community Hall
3720 Moore Road, Port Alberni
Mail Ballot Voting
With amendments to the Local Government Act, ALL qualified electors may vote by mail.
More information to come on how to vote by mail.
FOR MORE INFORMATION on the by-election for Director of Electoral Area "F" (Cherry Creek), you can email elections@acrd.bc.ca or call: Wendy Thomson, Chief Election Officer - (250) 720-2706 or Jenny Brunn, Deputy Chief Election Officer - (250) 720-2717