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2018 General Local Election Candidate Declarations
CANDIDATES FOR THE OFFICE OF MAYOR
Nomination package information may be downloaded in PDF format for the following Office of Mayor candidate(s):
CANDIDATES FOR THE OFFICES OF COUNCILLOR
Nomination package information may be downloaded in PDF format for the following Office of Councillor candidate(s):
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EVERITT, Frank
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FOX, Viv
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FRIZZELL, Garth
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FULLER, Dave
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KRAUSE, Murry
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MCCONNACHIE, Terri
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RAMSAY, Cori
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SAMPSON, Kyle
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SCOTT, Susan
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SERUP, Paul
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SKAKUN, Brian
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STOLZ, Cameron
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WOOD, Christopher
Candidate Forum Events
PG Votes 2018 Mayor & Council Policy Forum
LOCATION: Prince George Public Library (Bob Harkins branch)
DATE & TIME: Tuesday, September 25 at 7:00pm to 9:00pm
CBC and the Prince George Public Library will be hosting a Mayor & Council Policy Forum at the Bob Harkins (downtown) branch of the Prince George Public Library.
This will be an open event where all candidates will be able to answer questions from the public about their priorities for the next four years of local government.
NRCA, ICBA, CHBA All Candidates Forum
LOCATION:
Courtyard by Marriott Prince George
DATE & TIME: Tuesday, October 9 at 6:00pm to 8:00pm
The Northern Regional Construction Association (NRCA) in partnership with the Independent Contractors and Businesses Association of British Columbia (ICBA) and the Canadian Home Builders' Association (CHBA) will be hosting an All Candidates Forum. The local construction community and members of industry will have an opportunity to listen to the candidates running for the 2018 election express their positions on a variety of construction and infrastructure issues.
Registration is free and seats are limited. Registration is required to attend.
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Key Dates
March 13, 2018
| Last day to meet six (6) month B.C. residency candidate requirement.
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April 19, 2018
| Last day to meet six (6) month B.C. residency elector requirement on Voting Day.
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No later than July 27, 2018
| Nomination and endorsement packages available
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September 4, 2018 to September 14, 2018
| Nomination period.
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September 4, 2018
| Nomination period begins at 9:00am.
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September 4, 2018
| Campaign signage may be erected at designated locations.
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September 14, 2018
| Nomination period closes at 4:00pm (late submissions will not be accepted).
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September 18, 2018 at 4:00pm
| Deadline to challenge nominations and elector organisation endorsements.
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September 21, 2018
| Deadlines for decisions on challenging candidate nominations, candidate withdrawal, or candidate endorsement withdrawal by elector organisations.
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September 22, 2018 to October 20, 2018
| Campaign period.
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October 20, 2018
| General Voting Day from 8:00am to 8:00pm.
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October 24, 2018
| Deadline for campaign signage to be removed.
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November 5, 2018
| Inaugural Council Meeting (Oath of Office).
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January 18, 2019
| Deadline for submission of Campaign Financing Disclosure Statement. Must be submitted directly to Elections BC.
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February 18, 2019
| Late Campaign Financing Disclosure Statement subject to a $500 late filing fee. Must be submitted directly to Elections BC.
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Working the Election
Positions
PRESIDING ELECTION OFFICIAL (PEO)
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Proposed Training Days:
- Wednesday, October 3, 2018 at 12:00pm
- Thursday, October 4, 2018 at 6:00pm
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Compensation for Mandatory Training: $50
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Compensation per Voting Day Worked: $400
The Presiding Election Official (PEO) is appointed by the CEO to supervise Election Officials at an assigned voting location to ensure appropriate conduct of the voting place. The PEO ensures the procedures under the Local Government Act and any related bylaws are adhered to and the ballots, ballot boxes, and the automated vote tabulating unit are maintained in a secure manner.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: September 21, 2018
ALTERNATE PRESIDING ELECTION OFFICIAL (APEO)
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Proposed Training Days:
- Wednesday, October 3, 2018 at 12:00pm
- Thursday, October 4, 2018 at 6:00pm
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Compensation for Mandatory Training: $50
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Compensation per Voting Day Worked: $325
Appointed by the CEO to assist the Presiding Election Official (PEO) in overseeing their assigned voting place to ensure appropriate conduct of the voting place.
In the absence of the PEO, the Alternate Presiding Election Official (APEO) will take on all duties required for the conduct of voting.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: September 21, 2018
REGISTRATION & INFORMATION CLERKS
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Proposed Training Days:
- Thursday, September 27, 2018 at 6:00pm
- Friday, September 28, 2018 at 12:00pm
- Tuesday, October 9, 2018 at 12:00pm
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Compensation for Mandatory Training: $50
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Compensation per Voting Day Worked: $200
Registration Clerks and Information Clerks (Greeters) are election officials appointed by the CEO to perform required duties at an assigned voting place. These roles are determined and directed by the PEO.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: September 21, 2018
VOTE TABULATION AND RELIEF CLERKS
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Proposed Training Days:
- Thursday, September 27, 2018 at 6:00pm
- Friday, September 28, 2018 at 12:00pm
- Tuesday, October 9, 2018 at 12:00pm
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Compensation for Mandatory Training: $50
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Compensation per Voting Day Worked: $200
Vote Tabulation Machine Clerks and Relief Clerks (Floaters) are election officials appointed by the CEO to perform required duties at an assigned voting place. These roles are determined and directed by the PEO.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: September 21, 2018
NOTE: The City will issue T4A slips as required by Canada Revenue Agency laws and regulations for election officials in any position earning a total of $500 or more within one calendar year.
Meals and/or meal per diems will not be provided on any voting day (including advance voting opportunities, special voting opportunities, mobile voting opportunities, and/or general voting day).
For any enquiries, please contact:
Phone: 250-561-7686
Email: election@princegeorge.ca
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Voter Eligibility
Resident
Individuals are eligible to vote in the Prince George General Local Election as a resident elector if they:
- Are 18 years of age or older when registering to vote or will be 18 years of age or older on general voting day.
- Are a Canadian citizen.
- Have been a resident of British Columbia for at least six months before registering to vote.
- Have lived in the City of Prince George for at least 30 days before registering to vote.
- Are not disqualified under the Local Government Act or any other enactment or by law from voting in a local election.
Non-Resident
Individuals are eligible to vote in the Prince George General Local Election as a non-resident property elector if they:
- Are 18 years of age or older when registering to vote or will be 18 years of age or older on general voting day.
- Are a Canadian citizen.
- Have been a resident of British Columbia for at least six months before registering to vote.
- Are not disqualified under the Local Government Act or any other enactment or by law from voting in a local election.
- Are the registered owner of property in the City of Prince George for at least 30 days before registering to vote.
Non-resident property electors will be asked to complete a Non-Resident Property Elector Registration Form. The form will also be available at voting locations on advanced, special, and general voting days.
If there is more than one registered owner of the real property, only one owner is eligible to vote. The property owners must complete a Non-Resident Property Elector Consent Form appointing one person as the non-resident property elector. The appointed non-resident property elector must present the completed form to the Presiding Election Official at the voting location.
Voter Registration and Identification
The City of Prince George uses same-day voter registration. Voters will not need to register in advance to vote in the Prince George General Local Election.
Voters must present at least two documents of acceptable identification at the voting station that will provide proof of identify and place of residence. At least one of the two documents must contain a signature.
Examples of Acceptable Identification
- BC Driver's Licence
- BC Identification Card
- BC Care Card
- BC Gold Care Card
- Credit Card
- Debit Card
- Canadian Passport
- Property Tax Notice
- Certificate of Canadian Citizenship
- Government Issued Military Identification Card
- Firearms Possession and Acquisition Licence
- Certificate of Indian Status
- Current Utility Bill – Containing Elector's Name and Address
- Owners Certificate of Insurance and Vehicle Licence (issued by ICBC)
- Other documents sufficient to satisfy the Chief Election Officer
NOTE: Combination BC Services Card and BC Driver's Licence only count as one (1) form of acceptable identification. A second piece of identification will be required.
Individuals who do not have a document that proves a place of residence may also provide two documents from the list above that provide proof of identity and make a solemn declaration as to the place of residence to the Election Official at the voting station.
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Voting Information
Advance Voting Opportunities
Voting hours are
8:00am to 8:00pm for all dates and locations.
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Wednesday, October 10, 2018 - Civic Centre (Upper Level Rooms 204, 205, and 206)
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Thursday, October 11, 2018 - Pine Centre (Unit 105)
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Tuesday, October 16, 2018 - Civic Centre (Upper Level Rooms 204, 205, and 206)
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Wednesday, October 17, 2018 - UNBC (7-710 Bentley Centre)
General Voting Day
Voting will take place
Saturday, October 20, 2018 from 8:00am to 8:00pm at the following locations:
- Blackburn Elementary School
- DP Todd Secondary School
- Edgewood Elementary School
- École Lac des Bois
- John McInnis Centre
- Kelly Road Secondary School
- Malaspina Elementary School
- Ron Brent Elementary School
- Vanway Elementary School
Mail Ballot Voting
Electors may vote by mail if they:
- Have a physical disability, illness, or injury that affects their ability to vote at another voting opportunity.
- Expect to be absent from the City of Prince George on general voting day and during all advance voting opportunities.
Applications for mail ballot voting will be accepted from September 17, 2018 to October 19, 2018.
Voting Assistance
All voting locations are made as accessible as possible to people with disabilities or impaired mobility. Individuals who find it difficult to enter a voting location may request a ballot brought to them in the parking lot or at curbside by an Election Official.
Individuals unable to mark their own ballot or who require a translator may ask an Election Official, friend or relative for help. Anyone assisting an elector with filling out a ballot will be required to sign a Declaration of Persons Assisting an Elector to Mark a Ballot form.
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Candidate Information
Qualifications for Office and Eligibility
To be
ELIGIBLE to run in the October 2018 local general election, a person must:
- Be a resident of B.C. for at least six (6) months (i.e. March 13, 2018 or earlier) before filing nomination documents.
- Be 18 years of age or older on general voting day.
- Be a Canadian citizen.
- Not be disqualified under the Local Government Act or any other enactment from being nominated for, being elected to or holding office, or be otherwise disqualified by law.
Potential candidates do not have to live or own property in the area where they are running for office.
A person is
INELIGIBLE to run for office in the October 2018 local general election if they:
- Have been convicted of and sentenced for an indictable offence and are in custody.
- Have been found guilty of an election offence, such as intimidation or vote-buying, and are prohibited from holding office.
- Are judges of the Provincial Court, Supreme Court, or Court of Appeal.
- Are involuntarily confined to a psychiatric facility or other institution.
- Have been disqualified for specified reasons such as failing to file a candidate disclosure statement in a previous election, failing to make an oath of office, or failing to attend local government meetings in the manner and frequency required by the Community Charter.
- Have been otherwise disqualified from being nominated for, elected to, or holding office under the Local Government Act, Community Charter, Local Elections Campaign Financing Act, or any other enactment or law.
- Are employees or salaried officers of the local government or related local government (e.g. regional district), including volunteers who are paid for their services - unless they have taken a leave of absence to run for office and agree to resign when elected.
- Are federal employees - unless they have requested and obtained prior permission from Public Service Commission of Canada (PSC) to run for office.
Nomination Forms and Information
Add a Candidate Forum Event
The City of Prince George is not involved in the organisation or administration of candidate forums. However, the City will provide notice of such events. Organisations that wish to have an event added on this page may email the City with information and details about the event.
Email:
election@princegeorge.ca
Potential Candidate Videos
The following videos on preparing for an election as a candidate are provided by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing:
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Election-related Resources and Documents
General Information
Provincial Government Voting Information
City of Prince George Election and Political Signs Bylaw
On August 21, 2017, City Council adopted the City of Prince George Election and Political Signs Bylaw No.8867, 2017 which identifies permitted signage locations for elections and assent voting (referenda).
One-hundred-(100)-Metre Radius Maps for political signage restrictions at voting locations:
Pursuant to Section 163(4) of the Local Government Act in relation to voting proceedings, a person must not do any of the following or within 100 metres of a building, structure, or other place where voting proceedings are being conducted at the time:
- Canvass or solicit votes or otherwise attempt to influence how an elector votes.
- Display, distribute, or post, or openly leave a representation of a ballot marked for a particular result in the voting.
- Post, display, or distribute:
- Election advertising
- Any material that promotes or opposes, directly or indirectly, a particular outcome for the vote.
- Carry, wear, or supply a flag, badge, or other thing indicating that the person using it is a supporter of a particular candidate, elector organisation, or result in the voting.
Election and Political Signs Bylaw No.8867 does not apply to Provincial arterial highways such as Highway 16 and Highway 97. Election signs located within the right of way of a Provincial arterial highway are governed by the requirements of the Provincial Government Ministry responsible for administration of the Transportation Act. For more information, please refer to the following guidelines:
For additional information:
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