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2018 Municipal Election Information
Thank you for participating in the 2018 Local Government Elections.
The official election results were declared in the City Hall lobby on Wednesday, October 24, 2018 at 3:00 pm:
Information
| 2018 White Rock Votes Election Information | |
| 2018 Official Declaration of Candidates | |
| October 4, 2018 Peace Arch News Article "White Rock candidates respond to PAN Questionnaire" | Link |
| South Surrey & White Rock Chamber of Commerce Webpage regarding the White Rock Municipal 2018 Election | Link |
| 2018 Name Order for Ballot (Mayor, Councillor, and School Trustee) | |
| 2014 General Local Election Results - White Rock |
The Chief Election Officer as appointed by the City of White Rock Council is responsible for conducting local government elections in accordance with the regulations set out by the Local Government Act.
Chief Election Officer: Sandy Bowden
The City of White Rock has appointed Sandy Bowden as the Chief Election Officer for the 2018 Local Government Election. Sandy's experience spans over 25 years in the local government field, 17 of those serving as the Corporate Officer for municipalities on Vancouver Island. Sandy holds a wealth of knowledge and experience from working (including running) ten BC local government voting opportunities.
Contact Information:
Phone: 604 541-2128 | elections@whiterockcity.ca
The electors of the City of White Rock elect:
- One Mayor
- One School Trustee
- Six Councillors
Election Reform
The Ministry of Community, Sport and Cultural Development completed the first phase of Local Government Elections reform which has resulted in a change to the timing for local elections and term of office. General local elections will now be held on the third Saturday in October every four years. General Voting Day will be October 20, 2018.
- The term of office for the 2018 Election will be November 2018 to November 2022
In advance of Election Day, the Chief Election Officer advertises in the local newspaper, calling for nominations, naming the candidates that are running and outlining general procedures regarding voting.
Key Dates
| Event | Dates |
|---|---|
| Election period - The period that begins on January 1 and ends on the 29th day before General Voting Day. | Monday, January 1, 2018 to Friday, September 21, 2018 |
| Nomination period - The period for local election officials to receive nominations. | Tuesday, September 4, 2018 to Friday, September 14, 2018< |
| Campaign period - The period that begins on the 28th day before General Voting Day and ends at the close of voting on General Voting Day. | Saturday, September 22, 2018 to Saturday, October 20, 2018 |
| Advance Voting Dates Location: White Rock Community Centre: 15154 Russell Avenue, White Rock | Wednesday, October 10 Thursday, October 11 Monday, October 15 |
| General Voting Day | Saturday, October 20, 2018 |
| Campaign financing disclosure statement filing deadline (to be filed with Elections BC) | Friday, January 18, 2019 |
| Campaign financing disclosure statement late filing deadline with $500 late filing fee | Monday, February 18, 2019 |
Nomination period for the 2018 Election will be Tuesday, September 4, 2018 from 9:00 a.m. until nomination close on Friday, September 14, 2018 at 4:00 p.m.
Nomination Packages
Nomination Packages will be available starting July 27, 2018, at City Hall in the Administration Office during regular business hours from 8:30 am – 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday, excluding Statutory Holidays, or you may download the nomination package forms here (please visit the Corporate Administration Department at City Hall for a comprehensive package with additional information):
Nomination period for the 2018 Election will be Tuesday, September 4, 2018 from 9 a.m. until nomination close on Friday, September 14, 2018 at 4 p.m.