Candidates

Candidate Information

City of White Rock Candidate Information Packages

Running for Office

The Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing has released information assist prospective candidates navigate the election process.

Guide: Candidate’s Guide to Local Elections (guide for candidates about elected office and the election process including rules, qualifications, and key dates)

Videos:

Being an effective elected official (video series featuring a panel of elected officials)
The basics of general local elections (animated series providing an overview about local elections)
The role of local elected officials (video series for those considering running for local office)

The BC School Trustees Association has published a guide for Trustee Candidates that can be downloaded here: Putting Students First - A guide for school trustee candidates

Candidate Profile

All-Candidates Forums

Peninsula Homeless to Housing Task Force (PH2H) all Council and Mayoral Candidates Forum. For more information visit the PH2H website

When: Monday, September 12
Time: 7pm
Where: St. John's Presbyterian Church, 1480 George Street

The White Rock BIA and the South Surrey & White Rock Chamber of Commerce are hosting a Municipal Election forum for White Rock. For more information visit the South Surrey & White Rock Chamber of Commerce website

When: Tuesday, October 4th 2022 | Doors open at 6:30 pm
Time: 7pm - 9pm, Meet & Greet 9 pm - 9:45 pm
Where: White Rock Community Centre
Election Date: Saturday, October 15 2022

Important dates

Election 2022 - 2022-2026 (4 Year Term)

2022
March 8	Last day to meet six-month B.C. residency requirement for candidates
April 14	Last day to meet six-month B.C. residency requirements for electors registering on Voting Day
July 1	First day to request a mail ballot (information will be taken for ballot package distribution once ballots are ready - October 2022).
July 29	Nomination Packages available
August 30	Nomination Period begins at 9:00 a.m.
September 9	Nomination Period closes at 4:00 p.m.
September 13	Deadline to challenge nomination or elector organization endorsement at 4:00 p.m.
September 14	Last day to meet 30 day BC residency / White Rock property ownership for elector registration
September 15	First day for campaign signage to go up (Bylaw No. 1923)
September 15	Candidate meeting and lot draw (order of names on the ballot for Mayor and Council only) at 6:00 p.m. *If a candidate withdraws from the election by September 16 at 4:00 p.m. their name will be disregarded from the list and the next drawn name will be moved up on the ballot.
September 16	Deadline for candidate withdrawal at 4:00 p.m.
October 5 October 6 October 11	Advance Vote Dates (8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.) All Advance Voting will be held at the White Rock Community Centre 15154 Russell Avenue (free underground parking available)
October 12	Mobile Special Vote at Evergreen Baptist Home (9:00 a.m. to noon)
October 13	Last day to receive a Mail Ballot Request at 4:00 p.m.
October 15	Election Day (8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.)
October 19	3:00 pm Declaration of Official Results @ City Hall (announced at City Hall then placed on the City website)
October 22	Campaign signage must be removed
October 28	Last Day for Judicial Recount Application
November 7	Inaugural Council Meeting (Oath of Office)

Election Notices

Election bylaws

Qualifications to run

Qualifications to Run for Local Government Office

In 2022 City of White Rock voters will elect one (1) candidate for the position of Mayor, six (6) candidates for the position of Councillor and one (1) candidate for the position of School Trustee.

To qualify as a candidate for local government office, at the time of nomination a person must meet the following criteria:

You must be 18 years of age or older on general voting day
You must be a Canadian Citizen
You must be a resident of BC for at least six months prior to the date of nomination
Not disqualified by any statute or law, from being nominated, elected or holding office

Nominees must be nominated by ten electors of the City of White Rock. Nominees (the candidate) are not required to be residents or non-resident property owners in the City of White Rock.

There is a nomination deposit required to be submitted along with the nomination documents in the amount of $100.

Serving the Community - Time Commitment

If you are elected to local office, you will be expected to serve the 2022 to 2026 term.

Be aware that holding a position in local office can be time consuming. In addition to regular meetings, you may also be asked to serve on special committees, task forces, boards or commissions that may also require a significant time commitment both with attending meetings and preparing for them.

Further detailed information in regard to candidacy can be found on the Ministry's website.

The BC School Trustees Association has published a guide for Trustee Candidates that can be downloaded here: Putting Students First - A guide for school trustee candidates

Bill 9 - 2021 - Local Elections Statutes Amendment Act, 2021

The Local Elections Statutes Amendment Act, 2021 (Bill 9) establishes new campaign financing and advertising rules for local elections in B.C. Additional information on new rules for local elections can be found on the Elections B.C. website.