Declaration of Election delayed as the District observes Day of Mourning

The District of Sooke municipal hall will be closed on Monday, September 19 to observe a day of mourning for Queen Elizabeth II.

The provincial Ministry of Municipal Affairs has advised that the legislative requirement to officially declare the election at 4:00 p.m. on Monday, September 19, may be moved to 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 20th. In light of this, Sooke’s declaration will be made on Tuesday at 4:00 p.m. at the Municipal Hall. Following the declaration, a notice will also be added to www.sooke.ca/elections and advertised in accordance with public notice requirements.