2022 Municipal Election

Official Final Determination of Election Results: View the pdf
Mayor Candidates
  Mayoral Candidates Mail Advance Special General
Voting Day		 TOTAL
VOTES
ELECTED Armand Victor HURFORD 29 1,557 23 2,827 4,436
  Mike YOUNG Squamish First 5 474 9 696 1,184
  Deanna Kalkalilh LEWIS 4 296 16 728 1,044

 

Councillor Candidates
  Mayoral Candidates Mail Advance Special General
Voting Day		 TOTAL
VOTES
ELECTED Jenna STONER 25 1,407 24 2,638 4,094
ELECTED Eric ANDERSEN 25 1,306 26 2,285 3,642
ELECTED Lauren GREENLAW 26 1,154 24 2,363 3,567
ELECTED Chris PETTINGILL 23 1,172 19 2,102 3,316
ELECTED Andrew HAMILTON 24 1,129 27 1,891 3,071
ELECTED John FRENCH 18 1,108 21 1,906 3,053
  Christina WALSH 12 817 16 1,687 2,532
  Gord ADDISON 21 791 17 1,581 2,410
  Rajan HANS Squamish First 13 802 16 1,150 1,981
  Adrien BYRNE Squamish First 9 472 13 851 1,345

This determination of final election results was made by the Chief Election Officer on October 18, 2022 at 12:00 p.m. and is based on ballot accounts as amended or prepared by the Chief Election Officer and Deputy Chief Election Officer.

Registered Electors 16,337
Plus New Registrations 573
Total Eligible Electors 16,910
   
"VOTER TURNOUT: # of Voters" 6,718
Total Eligible Voters 16,910
Voter Turnout % 39.73%
Information for Voters
Key Dates and Advanced Voting Opportunities
  • Thursday, April 14 – Last day to meet 6-month residency requirement before General Voting Day (October 15)
  • Tuesday, August 22 – Last day to request omission of personal information from Voters List

  • Advance voting opportunities:
    • Monday, October 3 – 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.  at The 55 Activity Centre
    • Wednesday, October 5 – 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at The 55 Activity Centre
    • Thursday, October 6 – 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.  at The 55 Activity Centre
    • Saturday, October 8 – 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Brennan Park Recreation Centre
    • Tuesday, October 11 - 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Brennan Park Recreation Centre
    • Wednesday, October 12 – 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Brennan Park Recreation Centre
  • Saturday, October 15 – General voting day and declaration of unofficial results -  8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Brennan Park Recreation Centre
  • Wednesday, October 19 – Declaration of official results
Who May Vote

To Vote in the General Municipal Election, you must be:

  • Over 18 years of age or older
  • A Canadian citizen
  • Resident of British Columbia for at least 6 months immediately before the day of registration
  • Resident of the municipality
  • Must not be disqualified by law
Elector Registration

Qualified electors who are not on the List of Registered Electors may register on voting day by producing at least two separate pieces of identification (one must have a signature) to prove identity and residency, and by making a solemn declaration that you:

  • are a Canadian citizen (no landed immigrants, permanent residents or corporations); and
  • are age 18 or older at the time of voting; and
  • not otherwise disqualified by law from voting in an election; and
  • have lived in BC for at least 6 months immediately preceding registering to vote; and
  • are a resident of the District of Squamish at the time of registration; OR
  • have been the registered owner of real property (Non-Resident Property Elector) in the District of Squamish for at least 30 days immediately preceding registering to vote.

Acceptable ID includes:

  • BC Driver’s Licence
  • ICBC Vehicle Insurance Documents
  • BC Identification Card
  • BC Services Card
  • BC CareCard
  • Passport
  • Citizenship Card
  • Social Insurance Card
  • Utility Bill for electricity, natural gas, water
  • telephone or cable

Non-Resident Property Electors wishing to register on Voting Day are required to provide:

  • two pieces of identification (one must have your signature); and
  • proof of ownership of the property (ie. recent copy of the Land Title Search Certificate available from the Government Agent or agencies with BC Online or the Certificate of Indefeasible Title); and
  • written consent from the majority of all of the owners, if there are multiple owners of the property, stating that you are the one owner who is designated as the Non-Resident Property Elector for that property.

* To register as a non-resident property elector phone the Election Office for further information about documents required. Note:

  1. The owner and multiple owners must not be holding the property in trust for a corporation or another trust. There is no corporate vote.
  2. Non-Resident Property Electors may only vote once in Squamish regardless of the number of properties they own.
  3. District of Squamish Tax notices may not show all owners of a property. Documentation from the Land Titles Office is required.
Voting By Mail

Electors wishing to vote by mail must meet the qualifications to vote and register to vote with the District of Squamish election office.

Learn more

Information for Candidates
Key Dates
  • Tuesday, March 8 – Last day to meet 6-month BC residency requirement for candidates submitting nominations on September 9

  • July 2022 – Nomination packages available at the front counter and on the District website. 

  • Tuesday, August 30 at 9 a.m. – Nomination period starts

  • Friday, September 9 at 4 p.m. – Nomination period ends
  • Friday, September 16 – Last day to withdraw as a candidate
  • Saturday, September 17 – Election campaign period starts

  • Saturday, October 15 – General voting day and declaration of unofficial results
  • Wednesday, October 19 – Declaration for official results

  • Friday, January 13, 2023 – Deadline to file campaign financing disclosure statements to Elections BC
Thinking of Running for Local Office?

 

The Province of BC provides resources for anyone considering running for local office. Visit their local election website  and check out these videos:

Characteristics of Effective Locally Elected Officials

 

What is Local Government?

 

Testing Your Readiness for Local Office

 

Local Government Decision Making

 

Roles and Responsibilities of a Locally Elected Official

Campaign Period Expense Limits

In accordance with the Local Elections Campaign Financing Act, for the 2022 general local elections, the following expense limit for candidates during the campaign period applies:

  • Mayor (District of Squamish): $20,479. 27
  • Councillor (District of Squamish): $10,275.90
  • School Trustee (Sea to Sky School District) Trustee Election Area 1:  $10,128.30
Third-party Advertising Limits

In accordance with the Local Elections Campaign Financing Act, for the 2022 general local elections, the following third-party advertising limits apply:

  • Squamish Electoral Area: $1,023.96
  • Sea to Sky School District Trustee Election Area 1: $809.84

For further information on campaign period expense limits and third-party advertising limits, please contact Elections BC:

Please contact Election BC for questions related to campaign financing or the financial reporting requirements.

For further information about District of Squamish local general election, including the nomination process and voting opportunities, please contact the Squamish Election Office at 604.892.5217 to speak with the Chief or Deputy Chief Election Officer or find the information on this webpage.

General Information

The District of Squamish is responsible for conducting its own election.  

Council appoints a Chief Election Officer to ensure the process is run in accordance with the Local Government Act - Part 3  and the General Local Elections Regulation Bylaw .

Provincial Responsibilities
Elections BC is responsible for managing campaign financing disclosure requirements and maintains the voter list for voter registration and information updates.

Contact Information

Contact the election office to speak with one of the election officials:

election@squamish.ca
604.892.5217