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ACT ON YOUR RIGHT TO VOTE!
Chilliwack Votes
November 15 Information about the upcoming Election. đ
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VOTING INFORMATION What is the election all about? Electors will be asked to vote for one Mayor, and up to six Councillors, two Cultus Lake Park Board Commissioners, and seven School Trustees for Chilliwack School District No. 33.
Do I qualify to vote? You may vote in the election as a resident elector if you meet all of the following requirements on the day of voting: •t •t •t
18 years of age ageor ormore moreon ongeneral generalvoting votingday; day; a Canadian Canadian citizen; citizen; lived in British lived in BritishColumbia Columbiafor foratatleast leastsixsixmonths months immediately preceding the day of voting (May 13, 2014); immediately before voting day (May 13, 2014); •t lived lived in in Chilliwack Chilliwackfor for30 30days daysorormore moreimmediately immediately preceding the day of voting (October 15, before voting day (October 15, 2014); 2014); •t not not disqualifi ed from disqualified fromvoting votingininananelection, or otherwise disqualified law. election, or by otherwise disqualified by law.
How do I register to vote? If you qualify to vote, you DO NOT need to register PRIOR to Election Day. Registration of all electors for this election will take place at the time of voting.
For more information about voting in the Chilliwack General Election, see:
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Can I vote if I own property in Chilliwack but live somewhere else? You may be eligible to vote in the election if you own property in Chilliwack but live in another municipality. If there are other owners on the title of the same property, you will need the consent of the majority of property owners. A Non-Resident Consent form is available on our website at www.chilliwack.com/elections. Please fill it out and bring it with you on the day of voting.
What if I need assistance to vote? Local governments are required to make voting places as accessible as possible to people with disabilities or limited mobility. If you find it difficult to enter a voting place, but can make it to the parking lot or the curb outside, you may request an election official to bring you a ballot. If you are unable to mark your own ballot, you may ask an election official, friend, or relative to help you. If you need a translator, you may bring someone to assist you.
Advance Voting Opportunities are available availableon: on:Wednesday, Wednesday, November are November 5 and 2014 CityHall, Hall,8550 8550Young Young Road, & 12,12, 2014 atatCity Road, from from 8:00 8:00am amtoto8:00 8:00pm. pm.
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YOUR VOTE COUNTS!
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How do I vote? 1. On Voting day, report to the voting place of your choice between 8:00 am and 8:00 pm. 2. An election official will provide you with a ballot. Proceed to the voting booth to mark your ballot. 3. Proceed to the voting machine, insert your ballot, and you’re finished! REMEMBER: to register to vote you must bring at least TWO pieces of identification that provide evidence of your identity AND place of residence. At least one of the documents must contain your signature. MAYOR – One to be elected
For Residency:
For Identity: t t t t t t t t t
BC I.D. Card Driver’s Licence Social Insurance Card Credit Card / Debit Card Old Age Pension I.D. Card Passport / Citizenship Card BC Care Card / BC Gold Care Card Continued Assistance Form SDES8 Owner’s Certificate of Insurance and Vehicle Registration
t BC I.D. Card t Driver’s Licence t Utility Bill or other similar Credit Card Statement t Real Property Tax Notice or BC Assessment Notice t Owner’s Certificate of Insurance and Vehicle Registration
CULTUS LAKE PARK BOARD COMMISSIONER – Two to be elected
SURNAME
USUAL NAME
JURISDICTION OF RESIDENCE
SURNAME
USUAL NAME
JURISDICTION OF RESIDENCE
Cauchi
Raymond
Chilliwack, BC
Allinott
Scott
Chilliwack, BC
Gaetz
Sharon
Chilliwack, BC
Bauer
Darcy
Cultus Lake, BC
Hull
Cameron
Chilliwack, BC
Renwick
David
Cultus Lake, BC
Shanks
Malcolm
Chilliwack, BC
Toews
Carlton
Cultus Lake, BC
COUNCILLOR – Six to be elected SURNAME
USUAL NAME
JURISDICTION OF RESIDENCE
Attrill
Sue
Chilliwack, BC
Bruce
Phill
Chilliwack, BC
SURNAME
USUAL NAME
JURISDICTION OF RESIDENCE
Crosbie
Brigida
Chilliwack, BC
Besler
Ben
Chilliwack, BC
Currie
Brenda
Chilliwack, BC
Conway
Karen
Chilliwack, BC
Goosen
Gerry
Chilliwack, BC
Coulter
Dan
Chilliwack, BC
Harder
Kim
Chilliwack, BC
Dyck
Silvia
Chilliwack, BC
Harrington
Dick
Chilliwack, BC
Harter
John-Henry
Chilliwack, BC
Kha
Michael
Chilliwack, BC
Jarvis
Karen
Chilliwack, BC
Kloot
Chris
Rosedale, BC
Krahn
Walt
Chilliwack, BC
Lum
Jason
Chilliwack, BC
Maahs
Heather
Chilliwack, BC
MacAhonic
Patti
Chilliwack, BC
McManus
Paul
Chilliwack, BC
Maxwell
Phillip
Chilliwack, BC
Mussell
Marion L.
Chilliwack, BC
McLean
Stewart
Chilliwack, BC
Neufeld
Barry
Chilliwack, BC
Popove
Ken
Chilliwack, BC
Stelmaschuk
Rob
Chilliwack, BC
Stam
Chuck
Chilliwack, BC
Wiens
Martha
Chilliwack, BC
Waddington
Sam
Chilliwack, BC
Williams
Richard
Chilliwack, BC
SCHOOL TRUSTEE – Seven to be elected
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When and Where to Vote: General voting day will be Saturday, November 15, 2014 between 8:00 am and 8:00 pm at the following locations:
Voting Locations:
It’s Your Turn To Be Heard! For more information, contact:
City of Chilliwack 8550 Young Road, Chilliwack, BC V2P 8A4
Tel: 604-793-2986 Fax: 604-793-2715 Website: chilliwack.ca