Belcarra, decision day is almost here.
On Saturday (Oct. 15), village residents will head to the village's municipal hall (4084 Bedwell Bay Rd.) to cast their ballot in the 2022 civic election.
Voting boxes will be open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Here's who set to appear on your ballot (in alphabetical order):
Mayor
- Colm Cole
- Jamie Ross (incumbent)
- Seeking a second term
Council
- Carolina Clark (incumbent)
- Joe Elworthy
- Janet Ruzycki
- Ben Shoolestani
- Liisa Wilder (incumbent)
Kerri Palmer Isaak was acclaimed at the nomination period deadline, 4 p.m. on Sept. 9, to retain her seat as the village's representative on School District 43's (SD43) board of education.
The remaining candidates each participated in a questionnaire by the Tri-City News, in asking why they're running along with the number-one issue that matters most to them.
You can view the answers by clicking the links below or at the bottom of the page.
How to vote
You can only vote ONCE in the 2022 municipal election.
So, if you requested a mail-in ballot before today, that's the method you must complete and you CAN NOT vote any other way.
To be eligible to vote, Belcarra residents must meet the following criteria:
- Be a Canadian citizen
- Be 18 years of age or older on election day (Oct. 15)
- Be a B.C. resident for at least six months immediately before the day you register to vote
- Be an Belcarra resident
What do I need to vote?
It's required to bring one or more pieces of identification to a polling station that confirms your identity and place of residence, which will ensure your eligibility.
If you're already a registered voter, you'll only need one form of ID.
If you're not registered, you're asked to bring two pieces of ID, including one that must have a signature.
Acceptable documents include the following:
- BC Care Card
- BC Driver's Licence
- BC Identification Card issued by ICBC
- BC Services Card
- Canadian Citizenship Card
- Birth certificate
- Credit or debit card
- Current property tax notice issued by the municipality
- Social Insurance Card
- Secure Certificate of Indian Status (Status Card)
- Utility bill (phone, hydro, gas, telephone, cable service, etc.)
- Valid passport
- Vehicle insurance documents issued by ICBC
- Ministry of Social Development and Economic Security Request for Continued Assistance Form SDES8
For more information, you can click on the links below or visit the Village of Belcarra's website.
