​Port Moody, 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, six city councillors and two school trustees.
Here's who set to appear on your ballot (in alphabetical order):
Mayor
Council
- Samantha Agtarap
- Richard Biedka
- Dustin Chelen
- Johann Contreras
- Eric Davis
- Diana Dilworth (incumbent)
- Barbara Junker
- Kyla Knowles
- Amy Lubik (incumbent)
- Haven Lurbiecki
- Hunter Madsen (incumbent)
- Callan Morrison
- Dawn Slykhuis
- David Stuart
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
- Ed Desaulniers
- Nancy Johnston
- Lisa Park (incumbent)
- Zoe Royer
How to vote
You can only vote ONCE in the 2022 municipal election.
So, if you requested a mail-in ballot before today, that's the method you must complete and you CAN NOT vote any other way.
To be eligible to vote, Port Moody 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 Port Moody 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?
Port Moody residents can vote at one of nine polling stations, including two schools:
- Glenayre Community Centre (492 Glencoe Dr.)
- Heritage Mountain Community Centre (200 Panorama Pl.)
- Kyle Centre (125 Kyle St.)
- Port Moody Recreation Complex (300 Ioco Rd.)
For more information, you can click on the links below or visit the City of Port Moody's website.
