Election

2011 Election Updates

Mike Bernier is declared elected by acclamation for Mayor of the City of Dawson Creek.
For election results, click here: Civic Info Election Results

Notice of Election by Voting 

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY given to the electors of the City of Dawson Creek that an election by voting is necessary to elect six Councillors and two School District #59 Trustees and that the persons nominated as candidates and for whom votes will be received are:

Councillor – Six (6) to be Elected

School District #59 Trustee – Two (2) to be elected 

 Candidate Contact Infomation

All Candidates Forum – Hosted by the Chamber of Commerce

November 7th @ 7:00 pm, Best Western Inn Dawson Creek
City of Dawson Creek Council and School District 59 Candidates
Call the Chamber at 250.782.4868 if you have any questions.

 Voting Information

The next Local Government Election will take place on Saturday, November 19, 2011 at the EnCana Events Centre main foyer.

Advance voting days are November 9th and 16th and take place at City Hall, 10105 12A Street from 8 am to 8 pm. 

Nomination Period runs from 9:00 am on October 4th to 4:00 pm on October 14th.

Notice of Nomination (58 KB)

Elector Information Notice (61 KB)

Local Government Elections FAQs

Do You Qualify to Vote?

You may vote as a resident elector if you:

• are a Canadian Citizen
• are 18 years of age or more on general voting day (November 19)
• have lived in BC for at least 6 months before you register to vote
• have lived in the City of Dawson Creek for 30 days or more before you register to vote
• are not disqualified from voting by any statute or law

You may vote as a non-resident property elector if you:

• are not a resident of the City of Dawson Creek
• are a Canadian Citizen
• are 18 years of age or more on general voting day (November 19)
• have lived in BC for at least 6 months before you register to vote
• are the registered owner of real property in the City of Dawson Creek for at least 30 days immediately before the day of registering
• are not disqualified from voting by any statute or law

If more than one person owns the property, only one owner may register and that person must have the written consent of a majority of the other owners. Note the property must be in the name(s) of individuals and not in the name of a company.

How to Register on Voting Day

If you are not on the Voters’ List, but are qualified to vote as a Resident Elector at advance voting or on voting day, you may register at any designated voting place.

You must bring at least 2 documents that provide evidence of your identity and place of residence. At least one of the documents must contain your signature.

or 

You must provide two documents producing evidence of your identity, at least one of which must contain your signature.  You must also be prepared to sign a solemn declaration as to your place of residence. If you do not comply with these requirements, you will not be registered to vote.

The following documents only will be accepted for identification:

• a British Columbia Driver’s License
• an Owner’s Certificate of Insurance and Vehicle License issued by the Insurance Corporation of B.C.
• a British Columbia CareCard or British Columbia Gold CareCard
• a British Columbia Identification Card 
• a Ministry of Social Development and Economic Security Request for Continued Assistance form SDES8
• a Social Insurance Card issued by Human Resources Development Canada
• a Citizenship Card issued by Citizenship and Immigration Canada
• a real property tax notice issued under section 269 of the Local Government Act or section 21 of the Taxation (Rural Area) Act
• a credit card or debit card issued by a savings institution as defined in Section 29 of the Interpretation Act, or
• a utility bill issued for the supply of electricity, natural gas, water, telephone services or coaxial cable service by
  · a public utility as defined in section 1 of the Utilities Commission Act
  · a gas utility as defined in section 1 of the Gas Utility Act
  · a water utility as defined in section 1 of the Water Act
  · the British Columbia Hydro and Power Authority, or
  · a corporation licensed by the Canadian Radio-Television and Telecommunications Commission for the purposes of that supply.

Contact Information

For further information regarding Dawson Creek’s municipal elections, please contact:

Brenda Ginter, Director of Corporate Administration
10105 12A Street
Dawson Creek, BC V1G 3V7
Tel: 250.784.3614

or e-mail: bginter@dawsoncreek.ca

More information will be posted to this site as election day approaches.

Automated Voting Machine Authorization Bylaw (198 KB)

3993 General Local Government Election Bylaw (Consolidated Version) (132 KB)