Monday, July 25, 2022 – On Saturday, October 15, 2022, eligible voters will cast their ballot to elect:
- One (1) Mayor
- Six (6) Councillors
- Three (3) School District 62 Trustees
Thinking about running for office in this year’s municipal election? Join us for a candidate information session on Thursday, August 11th, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. at the District of Sooke Municipal Hall, Council Chamber – located at 2205 Otter Point Road.
The information session will provide general information about what to expect before, during and after the election – including an overview of general local elections, election legislation and regulations, key dates, the local government candidate nomination process and requirements, voting and taking office, and responsibilities of elected officials. Staff will be available to answer questions. Registration is not required to attend.
Candidate nomination packages will be available for pick up at the information session or starting on Tuesday, July 26 at the municipal hall.
This session is recommended for potential candidates and key campaign staff.
Qualifications for Office
To be nominated, elected and hold office as Mayor or Councillor you must be:
- A Canadian citizen;
- 18 years of age or older on election day (October 15, 2022);
- A resident of British Columbia for at least size months immediately before the day you file your nomination papers; and
- Not disqualified from the Local Government Act from voting in a B.C. election or from being nominated for, being elected to, or holding office.
Nomination Period
The nomination period for candidates is Tuesday, August 30 at 9:00 a.m. to Friday, September 9 at 4:00 p.m.
Register to Vote
The District uses Election BC’s provincial voter list as the official list of registered electors for its local government election. Voters not already registered may do so in person at the District of Sooke Municipal Hall until August 23, 2022.
Non-resident electors may register to vote by contacting the Chief Election Officer. Registration for non-resident voters is possible at the voting station, however, if there are multiple property owners, additional paperwork is required to be signed by all owners.
If you are 16 or 17 years old, you can register now to be automatically added to the voter list when you turn 18.
For information on running for a Sooke School District Trustee position, please visit the Sooke School District’s Trustee Election web page.
Learn more:
sooke.ca/elections
Contact:
Sarah Temple, Chief Election Officer
Email: stemple@sooke.ca
Phone: (250) 642-1616
Carolyn Mushata, Deputy Chief Election Officer
Email: cmushata@sooke.ca
Phone: (250) 642-1607
Media Contact:
Christina Moog, Communications Coordinator
Email: cmoog@sooke.ca
Phone: (250) 642-1634, ext. 678