You are eligible to vote in the City of Vernon if you meet ALL of the following requirements.
Are not disqualified under the Local Government Act, or any other enactment, or by law from voting in a local election.
Eligible City of Vernon voters will be electing one (1) Mayor, six (6) Councillors and four (4) School Trustees. Check out the local newspaper, candidate’s websites and ‘All Candidates Forums’ to stay informed.
The next civic election is October 15, 2022. Eligible voters can cast their vote at any Polling Place within the City of Vernon, typically the Greater Vernon Recreation Complex, Ellison Elementary and Vernon Secondary Schools.
Voting in a civic election is an important part of the democratic process. Elected Officials make many decisions that affect you, your family and your neighbours every day. Your vote counts!
For the Voting Book, each eligible voter must provide their full name, residential address, last six digits of their Social Insurance Number OR Date of Birth AND every elector must sign the Voting Book.
Please note the combination B.C. Driver’s License/Care Card is ONE piece of identification.
I am a Vernon property owner but do not live in the City of Vernon. Am I eligible to vote?
Yes, you must provide proof of ownership of the property for which are voting and you meet ALL of the following requirements.
If there is more than one person on title for the property, you must provide written permission from the majority of property owners authorizing you as the sole individual to vote for that property. Please find the Non-Resident Property Elector – Consent Form here.
I own multiple properties in the City of Vernon but live elsewhere, can I vote for each one?
No, you may vote only once as non-resident property owner if you own two or more properties and you must meet all other requirements in the previous question.
If you have difficulty reading or writing English, you may bring a translator to assist at the voting location. The person assisting will be required to complete and sign a declaration in order to provide translation help.
I have a disability, will I receive support at the voting location?
If you have difficulty entering the voting location, you may request to receive and mark your ballot outside (curbside voting). Election officials will provide you with a ballot and a secrecy sleeve. You may choose to have someone who is accompanying you deposit the ballot in the voting machine or request an election official to do this for you.
If you require assistance with voting, you may also bring someone with you into the voting location to help you vote. Please note they will be required to complete and sign a declaration in order to provide support.
What is the criteria to run for Local Government Office?
In October 2022, City of Vernon voters will elect one mayor, six councilors and four school trustees. To be eligible to run as a candidate, at the time of nomination a person must meet the following criteria.
To learn more about being a candidate, please visit the Elections BC website.
Please check back regularly for updated related to the 2022 Local Government Election.
What are the regulations for posting election/political signage?
The Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing has new resources for people considering running in local elections. Please check out information about the roles and responsibilities of elected local officials here.
I have a contract to work for the City - can I still run for Office?
Per section 82(1) of the Local Government Act, a contractor is not considered an 'employee' of the City so you are able to run for Office. Full disclosure of your contract with the City would be appropriate.
Please check our website early in 2022 for up to date information regarding a Candidate Readiness Workshop.
How to apply to work during the 2022 City of Vernon Civic Election?
Please check our website in August 2022 to obtain an application for work during the 2022 Local Election.