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2022 General Election
The Official results of the 2022 General Local Election Are In! Congratulations to the newly elected Port Hardy Mayor and Council!
The Next General Election is Saturday October 15, 2022
Requirements
In order to be eligible to vote locally as a resident or non-resident property elector, a person must:
- Be a resident in the jurisdiction in which they intend to vote
- Be 18 years of age or older when they register to vote, or 18 years or older on general voting day,
- Be a Canadian citizen,
- Have been a resident of B.C. for at least six months before they register to vote,
- Own property in the jurisdiction in which they intend to vote for 30 days prior to Election Day (non-resident), and
- Not be disqualified under the Local Government Act, or any other enactment, or by law from voting in a local election
Important Dates
Last day to meet 6 month BC residency requirement for candidates
Last day to meet 6 month BC residency requirement for electors
Advance elector registration period opens
Nomination packages ready for pick up or download
Advance elector registration period closes
Nomination period opens 9:00am
Nomination period closes 4:00pm
Last day to meet 30 day property ownership non resident electors
Advance Voting Day 8am-8pm
General Voting Day 8am-8pm
Current Notices
ARCHIVED NOTICES
Looking for more?
Contact us:
Ross Blackwell, Chief Election Officer
Louisa Bates, Deputy Chief Election Officer
250-949-6665
Resources
Webpages
• General local elections
• Responsible conduct
Videos
• Being an effective elected official
• The basics of general local elections
• The role of local elected officials
Guides
• Candidate’s Guide to Local Elections
Brochures
• General Local Elections 101
• Thinking About Running for Local Office?
• What Every Candidate Needs to Know
• Supporting a Candidate for Local Elections
• Scrutineers Guide to General Local Elections
• Voter’s Guide for Electors Living on Reserve
• Elector Organization Guide to Local Elections
• Voter’s Guide to Local Elections in B.C.
Candidate Information
Candidates for District of Port Hardy
| Position | Surname | First Name |
| Mayor | Corbett-Labatt | Pat |
| Mayor | Guy | Athena |
| Councillor | Dorward | Janet |
| Councillor | Dugas | Dennis |
| Councillor | Keamo | Jamie |
| Councillor | Robertson | Fred |
| Councillor | Salski | Marilynn |
| Councillor | Smith | Treena |
| Councillor | Tidbury | John |
| Councillor | Texmo | Brian |
In an effort to create awareness, the Local Government Management Association, Local Government Leadership Academy, Union of B.C. Municipalities and the Ministry of Municipal Affairs worked to develop the materials for a diverse audience of prospective candidates.