Municipal elections are held every four years to elect a Mayor, eight Councillors and five School Trustees. Those elected on October 20, 2018 will serve in office for four years.

General local elections (and by-elections) are the most direct way for the public to influence their local government, school district or other local governance body by determining the individuals who then make decisions and govern on their behalf following general voting day.

Important Dates

• July 30, 2018 - Nomination packages available
• September 4, 2018 - 9:00am Nomination period begins for candidates
• September 4, 2018 - Election signs may be erected in accordance with the Election and Political Sign Bylaw
• September 14, 2018 - 4:00pm Nomination period ends; candidates declared
• September 14, 2018 - 4:15pm Draw for the order of Candidates’ names on the ballot
• September 18, 2018 - 4:00pm Deadline for challenge of nominations
• October 10-18, 2018 - Advance Voting Opportunities
• October 20, 2018 - 8:00am - 8:00pm General Voting Day
• October 24, 2018 - Election signs must be removed

Resources & Guides

• Disclosure Statement Completion Guide for Local Elections Candidates 
• Elections BC: Guide to Local Elections Campaign Financing 
• General Local Elections 101 
• Local Elections Campaign Financing Act 
• Local Elections Campaign Financing Expense Limit Regulation 
• Learn more about General Local Elections 
• Thinking About Running for Local Office 
• Voter's Guide  
• What Every Candidate Needs to Know 

For more information contact:
Bob Wilson
Chief Election Officer
bwilson@tol.ca
604-533-6111