Coquitlam, decision day is almost here.
On Saturday (Oct. 15), residents across the city will head to their local polling station to cast their ballot in the 2022 civic election.
Voting boxes will be open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Eligible voters will be choosing a new mayor, eight city councillors and four school trustees.
Here's who set to appear on your ballot (in alphabetical order):
Mayor
- Adel Gamar
- Mark Mahovlich
- Richard Stewart (incumbent)
- Seeking fifth term
Council
- Brent Asmundson (incumbent)
- Rob Bottos
- Phillip Buchan
- Ben Craig
- Mohammad Darwish
- Matt Djonlic
- Craig Hodge (incumbent)
- Steve Kim (incumbent)
- Paul Lambert
- Sean Lee
- Trish Mandewo (incumbent)
- Dennis Marsden (incumbent)
- Robert Mazzarolo
- Cameron McBryer
- Brian Misera
- Benjamin Perry
- Leslie Roosa
- Zoe Royer
- Harvey Su
- Ali Tootian
- Teri Towner (incumbent)
- Carl Trepanier
The candidates each participated in a questionnaire by the Tri-City News, in asking why they're running along with the number-one issue that matters most to them.
They also took the time to create a one-minute campaign pitch to their constituents.
You can view the answers by clicking the links below or at the bottom of the page
There are also seven candidates for four trustee positions on School District 43's (SD43) board of education.
School Trustee
- Jennifer Blatherwick (incumbent)
- Carol Cahoon (incumbent)
- Chuck Denison
- Geoffrey Way
- Daniel Westley
- Belinda Wheatley
- Craig Woods (incumbent)
How to vote
You can only vote ONCE in the 2022 municipal election.
To be eligible to vote, Coquitlam residents must meet the following criteria:
- Be a Canadian citizen
- Be 18 years of age or older on election day (Oct. 15)
- Be a B.C. resident for at least six months immediately before the day you register to vote
- Be a Coquitlam resident
What do I need to vote?
It's required to bring one or more pieces of identification to a polling station that confirms your identity and place of residence, which will ensure your eligibility.
If you're already a registered voter, you'll only need one form of ID.
If you're not registered, you're asked to bring two pieces of ID, including one that must have a signature.
Acceptable documents include the following:
- BC Care Card
- BC Driver's Licence
- BC Identification Card issued by ICBC
- BC Services Card
- Canadian Citizenship Card
- Birth certificate
- Credit or debit card
- Current property tax notice issued by the municipality
- Social Insurance Card
- Secure Certificate of Indian Status (Status Card)
- Utility bill (phone, hydro, gas, telephone, cable service, etc.)
- Valid passport
- Vehicle insurance documents issued by ICBC
- Ministry of Social Development and Economic Security Request for Continued Assistance Form SDES8
Where can I vote?
Coquitlam residents can vote at one of 23 polling stations, including 21 schools:
- Alderson Elementary (825 Gauthier Ave.)
- Bramblewood Elementary (2875 Panorama Dr.)
- Cape Horn Elementary (155 Finnigan St.)
- Como Lake Middle School (1121 King Albert Ave.)
- Eagle Ridge Elementary (1215 Falcon Dr.)
- Glen Elementary (3064 Glen Dr.)
- Harbour View Elementary (960 Lillian St.)
- Hillcrest Middle School (2161 Regan Ave.)
- Innovation Centre (1207 Pinetree Way)
- Lord Baden-Powell Elementary (450 Joyce St.)
- Meadowbrook Elementary (900 Sharpe St.)
- Miller Park Elementary (800 Egmont Ave.)
- Montgomery Middle School (1900 Edgewood Ave.)
- Mountain View Elementary (740 Smith Ave.)
- Mundy Road Elementary (2200 Austin Ave.)
- Nestor Elementary (1266 Nestor St.)
- Panorama Heights Elementary (1455 Johnson St.)
- Porter Street Elementary (728 Porter St.)
- Ranch Park Elementary (2701 Spuraway Ave.)
- Riverview Park Elementary (700 Clearwater Way)
- Smiling Creek Elementary (3456 Princeton Ave.)
- Victoria Community Hall (3435 Victoria Dr.)
- Walton Elementary (2960 Walton Ave.)
For more information, you can click on the links below or visit the City of Coquitlam's website.
