Grand Forks Elections 2022
Unofficial results have been posted on CivicInfo’s Local Elections site: https://localelections.ca/election_results/40_2022_results.html
Results will be confirmed at released as official province-wide on Monday, October 17 at 4:00pm.
Key 2022 Election Dates
Date | Event |
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March 08, 2022 | Last day to meet six (6) month B.C. residency candidate requirement |
April 14, 2022 | Last day to meet six (6) month B.C. residency elector requirement on Voting Day |
August 2, 2022 | Nomination and endorsement packages available |
August 30, 2022 | Nomination period begins at 9:00am |
August 30, 2022 – September 09, 2022 | Nomination period |
August 30, 2022 | Campaign signage may be erected at designated locations |
September 09, 2022 | Nomination period closes at 4:00pm (late submissions will not be accepted) |
September 13, 2022 at 4:00pm | Deadline to challenge nominations and elector organization endorsements |
September 16, 2022 | Deadlines for decision on challenging candidate nominations, candidate withdrawal, or candidate endorsement withdrawal by elector organization |
September 17, 2022 – October 15, 2022 | Campaign period |
September 17, 2022 | First day campaign signs may be placed per the Policy Manual for Supplemental Signs |
October 05, 2022 | Advance Voting opportunity |
October 6, 2022 | Special Voting opportunities – Election officials will visit Silver Kettle Village, Boundary Lodge, Hardy View Lodge/Boundary Hospital, and Phoenix Manor to assist residents with voting. |
October 15, 2022 | General Voting Day from 8:00am to 8:00pm |
October 17, 2022 | Deadline for campaign signage to be removed (next working day following the election) |
October 19, 2022 – October 24, 2022 | Time period to request a judicial recount of election results |
November 3, 2023 | Orientation Workshop for Council |
November 7, 2023 | Inaugural Meeting of Council for the 2022-2026 term. |
January 13, 2023 | Deadline for submission of Campaign Financing Disclosure Statement. Must be submitted directly to Elections BC |
February 13, 2023 | Late Campaign Financing Disclosure Statement subject to a $500 late filing fee. Must be submitted directly to Elections BC |
2022 Election Voting Information
The 2022 General Local Election will be held on Saturday, October 15, 2022 at the Dr. D.A. Perley Elementary School from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
One Advance Voting opportunity will be held at Gallery 2 (the Grand Forks Art Gallery) on Wednesday, October 05, 2022 from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM and four Special Voting opportunities will be held on Thursday, October 06, 2022 at various times to assist residents at Boundary Lodge, Silver Kettle Village, Hardy View Lodge/Boundary Hospital, and Phoenix Manor.
The City of Grand Forks will be seeking candidates for one position of Mayor, six positions of Councillor, all for four-year terms.
Nomination period begins at 9:00 AM on Tuesday, August 30, 2022 and ends at 4:00 PM on Friday, September 09, 2022. Eligibility for being nominated for and holding office of Mayor or Councillor can be found on the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing website (see link below).
Although voting proceedings for both the Regional District of Kootenay Boundary (Area “D”) Director and School District No. 51 School Trustees (for Grand Forks) are held in conjunction with the City voting, the RDKB and the School District run their own elections and questions regarding their candidates or becoming one of their candidates, or general questions on their specific election should be made directly to them at the following:
2022 Election Updates & Procedures Information
This page will be updated as information is received throughout the election process. This information will include the list of candidates running for positions or those acclaimed to positions as well as other important information regarding the election or voting.
The City’s election is conducted under the legislation provided through the Province of British Columbia. For more information on the legislation, proceedings or voter’s guide in various languages, please go to:
The City of Grand Forks uses electronic voting machines. Voting for candidates is still done by hand, on specially prepared ballots, but the vote counting is done electronically. Manual counts of each and every vote are no longer required, which means the vote tally can be calculated within minutes of the final voter casting his or her ballot. Unofficial election results are usually available within an hour of the close of polls. The paper ballots are still retained in the event that a recount, whether electronic or manual, is required.
Bylaw 2042 – Procedures for Conduct of General Local Government Elections and Other Voting
Bylaw 2042-A1 – General Local Government Election Amendment Bylaw
- Remove requirement for two advance polls – provincial legislation requires one for communities under 5000 population
- Switch to using provincial (Elections BC) voters list instead of a locally maintained poll book
Bylaw 2043-A1 – Automated Voting Machine Amendment Bylaw
- Adds the ability to use Automated Tabulation Machines at Special Voting Opportunities at the discretion of the Chief Electoral Officer
Requirements to vote or become a candidate
To vote or run in the election, you must:
- Be 18 years of age or older on general voting day.
- Be a Canadian Citizen.
- Have lived in BC for at least 6 months immediately before the day nomination papers are filed.
- Not be disqualified by law from being nominated, elected or holding office.
Election Candidates & Nominations
BC Government Document Links:
https://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/british-columbians-our-governments/local-governments/governance-powers/candidates_guide_to_local_elections.pdf
PDF Documents Election Nomination Package Download:
now available online – packages may be returned, completed, between August 30 and September 9, 2022.
Hard copy packages will be available at City Hall.
The packages consist of:
1. City of Grand Forks Nomination Documents letter (3 pages)
2. Candidate Nomination Package (22 pages)
3. Candidate’s Guide booklet
4. Local Elections Campaign Financing Amendment Act, 2017 Bulletin (2 pages)
5. Elections BC Guide to Local Elections Campaign Financing in BC for Candidates and their Financial Agents booklet.
6. Local Candidate Information Release Form
Election Links
Voting in the election:
Voter’s Guide to Local Elections in BC
Becoming a candidate:
Candidate Guides and Resources on the Province of BC Website
Elections BC Local Election Candidate Guidelines
Election Signage:
Election and Referendum Signs on Highway Rights-of-Way on the Province of BC Website
Candidate Resource Videos – Produced by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs
Contact Us
If you require any assistance or have any questions regarding the election process, please contact:
Kevin McKinnon – Deputy Chief Election Officer/Deputy Corporate Officer
(250) 442-8266