City offers election info for voters and candidates ahead of municipal elections

Prince George residents will head to the polls on October 17 to elect the City’s next Mayor and Council, and the City is providing resources to voters and candidates.

Residents will elect a Mayor, eight City Councillors, and five school trustees to make decisions and govern on their behalf.

For Candidates

Nomination packages are now available on the City website or on the 5th floor at City Hall. These packages contain all necessary documents and information prospective candidates will need to begin their nomination process before their name can be listed on the ballot.

Submissions can be delivered by hand, mail, courier, fax or email by September 11 at 4 p.m.

The City will also be hosting a free candidate information session on August 27 at 6 p.m. in Council Chambers at City Hall for individuals interested in running.

This session will cover a wide range of topics, from candidate eligibility, the nomination deposit, election signage, and more.

The campaign period will start on September 19 and ends on general voting day.

For voters

Individuals can vote in the municipal election if they are 18 or older on general voting day, a Canadian citizen, a resident of B.C. for at least six months, and live in Prince George our own property in city limits.

Residents can vote in several different ways:

• By mail – Voting by mail is available to all residents and non-resident property electors by request. These requests will be accepted until October 15, and can be made online or in person at City Hall. Mail ballots must be received by the chief election officer at City Hall before 8 p.m. on October 17
• Advanced voting – There will be four advanced voting opportunities at the Prince George Conference and Civic Centre from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on October 7, 8, 14, and 15
• General voting day – There will be eight voting locations available on October 17 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. for individuals to choose from.

According to the City, all voting locations are fully accessible for individuals with mobility challenges and/or assistive devices.