Candidate packages are now available in Coquitlam for people looking to run in the 2022 General Local Election taking place on Oct. 15.
COQUITLAM, B.C., Aug. 8, 2022 – Candidate packages are now available in Coquitlam for people looking to run in the 2022 General Local Election taking place on Oct. 15.
Prospective candidates can download the nomination package online at www.coquitlam.ca/candidates or pick up a hard copy in person at the City Clerk’s Office located at City Hall (3000 Guildford Way). Nomination papers must be filed with the Chief Election Officer or Deputy Chief Election Officer(s) during the Nomination Period, which starts Aug. 30 at 9 a.m. and ends on Sept. 9 at 4 p.m. Nominations cannot be submitted outside this time period.
Candidate Eligibility
To be eligible to run as a candidate for the office of Mayor, Councillor or School Trustee, a person must meet the requirements of the Local Government Act at the time of nomination. To see the list of requirements, visit www.coquitlam.ca/candidates.
New Benefits to Remove Barriers for Council Candidates
Coquitlam is one of the first communities in B.C. to adopt new leave procedures for Council members that aim to remove systemic and financial barriers for equity-deserving groups wishing to participate in public office. These new measures reflect Coquitlam’s focus on promoting equity, diversity and inclusion in the City’s work and community. As of 2023, the City will also offer a pension benefit to Council members to further reduce potential financial barriers for those running for office.
Workers Needed to Support the Election
Coquitlam is seeking approximately 250 temporary staff to support the upcoming municipal election. This includes staff to work at voting places on General Voting Day (Saturday, Oct. 15) as well as Advance Voting Opportunities taking place from Oct. 3-12. Depending on the position, workers can expect to earn between $330-425 per day, plus $50 for attending a mandatory training session. An online application form with more detailed position descriptions is available at www.coquitlam.ca/elections.
Get out and Vote
On Saturday, Oct. 15 eligible voters will elect one Mayor, eight Councillors and four School Trustees for the next four years. Information on when and where to vote will be available at www.coquitlam.ca/elections; closer to the voting period in October information will also be mailed to Coquitlam households, as well as shared with media, e-news subscribers and social media followers. To find out more about how to register to be an eligible voter in the upcoming election, visit the Elections BC website.
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Media contact:
Katie Karn
Chief Election Officer
City of Coquitlam
elections@coquitlam.ca