Election Results
Unofficial Election results are in. Congratulations to the successful candidates, and thank you to everyone who put their name forward.
Mayor – David Wilks
Councillor – Amy Cardozo
Councillor – Chris Nand
Councillor – John Baher
Councillor – Steven Kallies
Councillor – Jason Christensen
Councillor – Sam Atwal
School Trustee: Bev Bellina
Referendum Questions:
Are you in favour of Fire Hall 2 Loan Authorization Borrowing Bylaw 1298, 2022 to authorize the District of Sparwood to borrow up to $3 million, with interest, over a period not exceeding 30 years in order to finance the renovation and expansion of Fire Hall 2 located at 1391 Ponderosa Drive?” – NOT PASSED
Are you in favour of Multi-Purpose Facility Loan Authorization Borrowing Bylaw 1300, 2022 to authorize the District of Sparwood to borrow up to $15 million, with interest, over a period not exceeding 30 years in order to finance the construction of a new Multi-purpose Facility? – NOT PASSED
Chief Election Officer, Sue Mortimer, will declare the official results on Wednesday, October 19, 2022 at 4:00 pm.
For more info visit https://localelections.ca/election_results/125_2022_results.html.
Candidates, Elections and Voting
- Candidates
- Declaration of Election by Voting
- Notice of Election by Voting
- Election & Assent Voting – 2022 General Local Election
- 2022 General Local Elections Important Dates
- Are you thinking of running for local office?
- Voter Information
Declaration Of Candidates – 2022 General Local & School Trustee Election
Declaration of Election By Voting
Notice of Election By Voting
For additional information on Candidates running across British Columbia visit BC Local Election Candidates.
Elections and Assent Voting- 2022 General Local Elections
Elections for one (1) Mayor and six (6) Councillors to represent the District of Sparwood occur every four (4) years. The District of Sparwood also assists in the administration of the election of one (1) School Trustee to represent School District No. 5 (Southeast Kootenay).
Residents as well as persons that own property within the jurisdiction of the local government but do not reside here, may be eligible to vote provided eligibility requirements of the Local Government Act are met. The next General Local Election will be held on Saturday, October 15, 2022 with Advance Voting Opportunities being held on Wednesday, October 5, 2022 and Tuesday, October 11, 2022.
Why Vote?
The act of voting is democracy in action. It is a right and a privilege that has evolved over decades. Everyone who meets the eligibility requirements can vote regardless of ethnicity, religion, birthplace, gender or social status.
Your local government sets policies and procedures for services that affect your daily life. These include roads, water, sewer, fire protection services, garbage collection and disposal, parks, recreation, bylaw enforcement, land development, and business licensing.
Voting Dates
Advance voting:
• Wednesday, October 5, 2022
• Tuesday, October 11, 2022
Advance voting will take place at the Sparwood Seniors Drop-In Centre – 101-4th Avenue from 8:00 am – 8:00 pm.
General Voting:
• Saturday, October 15, 2022 at the Henry Volkmann Memorial Complex (Leisure Centre) – Arena Concourse, 367 Pine Avenue from 8:00 am – 8:00 pm.
Contact Info:
Sue Mortimer, Chief Election Officer
Phone: 250.433.6396
Email: election@sparwood.ca
Nicole Stadnichuk, Deputy Chief Election Officer
Phone: 250.433.1862
Email: election@sparwood.ca
Megan Rawles, Deputy Chief Election Officer
Phone: 250.425.6271
Email: election@sparwood.ca
2022 General Local Elections Important Dates
| Election period Campaigns must report all expenses incurred during the election period | January 1 to September 16, 2022 |
| Nomination Documents Available | early August 2022 |
| Candidate Information Night – Council Chambers | Tuesday, August 16, 2022 at 6:00 pm |
| Start of Nomination Period | Tuesday, August 30, 2022 at 9:00 am |
| End of Nomination Period | Friday, September 9, 2022 at 4:00 pm |
| Declaration of Candidates | Friday, September 9, 2022 after 4:00 pm |
| Period to challenge candidate nominations ends | Tuesday, September 13, 2022 at 4:00 pm |
| Candidate Nomination Withdrawal Deadline | Friday, September 16, 2022 |
| End of Election Period | Friday, September 16, 2022 at Midnight |
| Start of Campaign Period | Saturday, September 17, 2022 at 12:01 am |
| Advance Voting Opportunity – Seniors Drop-In Centre – 101-4th Avenue | Wednesday, October 5, 2022 from 8:00 am – 8:00 pm |
| Second Advance Voting Opportunity – Seniors Drop-In Centre – 101-4th Avenue | Tuesday, October 11, 2022 from 8:00 am – 8:00 pm |
| End of Campaign Period | Saturday, October 15, 2022 |
| General Voting Day – Leisure Centre – Arena Concourse – 367 Pine Avenue | Saturday, October 15, 2022 from 8:00 am – 8:00 pm |
| Preliminary Election Results | Saturday, October 15, 2022 after 8:00 pm |
| Declaration of Official Election Results | Wednesday, October 19, 2022 by 4:00 pm |
| Inaugural Meeting – Official Swearing-In Ceremony | Tuesday, November 1, 2022 at 6:00 pm |
| Financial Disclosure Statement Filing Deadline | Friday, January 13, 2023 |
Are you thinking of running for local office?
Have a question? Contact us at:
Sue Mortimer, Chief Election Officer
Phone: 250.433.6396
Email: election@sparwood.ca
Nicole Stadnichuk, Deputy Chief Election Officer
Phone: 250.433.1862
Email: election@sparwood.ca
Megan Rawles, Deputy Chief Election Officer
Phone: 250.425.6271
Email: election@sparwood.ca
Voter Information
Why Vote?
Voting is the most important way to make your voice heard about issues that concern you. Voting is an opportunity to be part of decision-making about things that affect your everyday life, such as garbage collection, roads, development, housing, clean water, parks, green space, recreation facilities, fire rescue services, and bylaw enforcement just to name a few. By voting you decide who will make the decisions affecting your everyday life. People around the world struggle for the right to vote – you already have it! Please make a plan to vote!
Who can vote in the election?
A RESIDENT ELECTOR
To vote as a resident elector, a person must:
- Be 18 years of age or older on the day of registration, or if an election or assent vote is in progress, 18 years of age or older on General Voting Day;
- Be a Canadian citizen;
- Have been a resident of BC for at least 6 months immediately before the day of registration;
- Be a resident of the municipality, electoral area, or trustee electoral area on the day of registration; and
- Not be disqualified under the Local Government Act, Vancouver Charter, School Act, or any other enactment from voting in an election or be otherwise disqualified by law.
A NON-RESIDENT ELECTOR
When a person lives in one jurisdiction and owns property in one or more other jurisdictions, they may vote once in each of the other jurisdictions where they own property – as long as they meet the voter eligibility requirements.
If a person owns a property with one or more other individuals, only one person is eligible to vote as a non-resident property elector for that property. The owner entitled to vote must be designated, in writing, by the majority of the property owners.
A person cannot vote on behalf of a corporation, or as a non-resident property elector, based on a property owned wholly or in part by a corporation.
How do I register to vote?
Resident Elector
The District of Sparwood uses the provincial voters list as the register of resident electors. The provincial voters list becomes the official list of electors for the District of Sparwood on the 52nd day before General Voting Day, being August 24, 2022.
If you are a RESIDENT ELECTOR and are uncertain whether you are on the provincial voters list, please contact Elections BC by phone at 1-800-661-8683 or by visiting their website and filling out the online voter registration form. The last extraction of the provincial voters list prior to the October 15, 2022 general local election will be produced by Elections BC on August 17, 2022 so you must register prior to August 15, 2022 to ensure your name is included in the final register of electors. If you miss registering in advance of the August 15, 2022 deadline, and you meet all of the elector requirements noted above, you can still register at the time of voting by providing two (2) pieces of acceptable identification.
Non-Resident Property Elector
The District of Sparwood maintains a register of non-resident property electors. This register becomes the official list of non-resident property electors for the District of Sparwood on the 52nd day before general voting day, being August 24, 2022.
If you are a NON-RESIDENT PROPERTY ELECTOR and are uncertain whether you are on the register of non-resident property electors, please contact Megan Rawles, Deputy Chief Election Officer by phone: 250.425.6271, or be email: mrawles@sparwood.ca.
Advance non-resident property elector registrations will be accepted at the District of Sparwood office until August 23, 2022. Non-resident property elector registrations will not be accepted during the period from August 24, 2022 to October 15, 2022, but will be accepted on voting days.
To register as a non-resident property elector you are required to fill out the Registration Form and the Consent Form if there is more than one property owner. You must register by August 23, 2022 to ensure your name is included in the final register of electors. If you miss registering in advance of the August 23, 2022 deadline, and you meet all of the non-resident property elector voter requirements, you can still register at the time of voting.
Referendum Questions Financial Information – Multi-Purpose Facility and Fire Hall # 2 Expansion
2022 Municipal Election Referendum Questions
Are you in favour of Fire Hall 2 Loan Authorization Borrowing Bylaw 1298, 2022 to authorize the District
of Sparwood to borrow up to $3 million, with interest, over a period not exceeding 30 years in order to
finance the renovation and expansion of Fire Hall #2 located at 1391 Ponderosa Drive?
Are you in favour of Multi-Purpose Facility Loan Authorization Borrowing Bylaw 1300, 2022 to authorize
the District of Sparwood to borrow up to $15 million, with interest, over a period not exceeding 30 years in order to finance the construction of a new Multi-purpose Facility?
Information sessions and displays will also be available in Greenwood Mall, located at 101 Red Cedar Drive on the following dates:
September 12 to 16 – In person Q&A Session with District Staff on Sept. 15 from noon until 1:00 pm.
September 19 to 23 – In person Q&A Session with District Staff on Sept. 19 from noon until 1:00 pm.
September 26 to 30 – In person Q&A Session with District Staff on Sept. 28 from noon until 1:00 pm.
Fire Hall 2 Expansion
Multi-Purpose Facility
Assent Voting Scrutineer Forms
Financial Impacts
