With all that is going on in Squamish, it can be hard to keep track of the dates critical to the upcoming municipal election.
Here’s the lowdown.
ALL-CANDIDATES FORUMS
*The Squamish Chief, in partnership with the Squamish Chamber of Commerce, Tourism Squamish and the Squamish Arts Council is hosting an All-Candidates Meeting at Brennan Park Rec Centre gym on Oct. 1.
When: Monday, Oct. 1
Time: 6 to 9 p.m. (time may change)
Where: Brennan Park Recreation Centre Gymnasium
Cost: Free and open to the public
*SquamishCAN, the Squamish Environment Society, and My Sea to Sky are hosting an environment-based Squamish All-Candidates Forum on Sept. 24.
When: Monday, Sept. 24
Time: 6: 30 to 9:30 p.m.
Where: Howe Sound Secondary School Gymnasium
Cost: Free and open to the public
*The Squamish Off-Road Cycling Association is hosting its All-Candidates Forum on Sept. 26.
When: Wednesday, Sept. 26
Time: 6 to 9:30 p.m.
Where: Sea to Sky Hotel: 40330 Tantalus Way
Cost: Free and open to the public
In total, Squamish will elect one mayor, six councillors, and two school trustees.
Voting will take place in municipalities across the province on Saturday, Oct. 20. In Squamish, eligible voters can place their ballot at Brennan Park from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Special election polls will be set up at Hilltop House and Shannon Falls Retirement Residence on voting day for employees, patients and residents.
Residents can also attend advance voting days on:
Oct.10, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at The 55 Activity Centre
Oct. 13, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Brennan Park Recreation Centre
Oct. 15, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at The 55 Activity Centre
Oct. 17, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at The 55 Activity Centre
The District uses the provincial voters list for the local election, but new voters who meet the criteria can register on the Elections BC website at elections.bc.ca/register-to-vote.
If you forget to register, you can still vote, but will be required to show two pieces of identification or sign a solemn declaration confirming your residence.
Voters are required to be Canadian citizens, age 18 or older, who have lived in B.C. for six months and have lived in Squamish or owned local property for at least 30 days before registering.
~With files from Haley Ritchie
