Here's how to vote in the Port Moody election

Can you vote?

Check all the boxes that apply to you:

I'm a Canadian citizen

I'll be 18 or older on election day (October 17)

I currently live in Port Moody

I've lived in BC for 6 months immediately before registering (or 6 months before the day you vote, if you plan to register at the polls)

You can vote in the Port Moody election!

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If you own property in Port Moody, you may still be able to vote in their election.

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You can't vote yet, but if you're 16 or older, you can still register with Elections BC as a future voter.

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When and where will you vote?

There are 3 ways left to vote this election. Which will you choose?

At advance polls

Wed, Oct 7 (8am-8pm)

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Sat, Oct 10 (8am-8pm)

You can vote on any of these days:

Wed, Oct 7, 8am - 8pm

The Wellness Room at the Port Moody Recreation Complex

300 Ioco Road, Port Moody

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Sat, Oct 10, 8am - 8pm

The Wellness Room at the Port Moody Recreation Complex

300 Ioco Road, Port Moody

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Plan a time to vote:

By mail

Apply by noon on October 9

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On request, the Port Moody Election Office can mail you a vote-by-mail package. Complete your ballot at home, then mail it back, or drop it off at a designated drop-off location or polling place.

Learn about voting by mail

You must apply to vote by mail before Oct 9 at 12:00pm.

Apply to vote by mail

Your ballot must be received by Oct 17 at 8:00pm.

On election day, Oct 17

At 4 locations

When: Saturday, October 17, from 8am to 8pm

Port Moody Recreation Complex Gymnasium

300 Ioco Road, Port Moody

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Kyle Centre

125 Kyle Street, Port Moody

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Heritage Mountain Community Centre

200 Panorama Place, Port Moody

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Glenayre Community Centre

492 Glencoe Drive, Port Moody

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Plan a time to vote:

What positions are you voting for?

Mayor

The Mayor leads Council, and is the head of municipal government.

They direct municipal officers on behalf of Council, represent Council at ceremonies and in meetings with other organisations, and chair Council meetings as a voting member.

Council

City Council represents the short- and long-term interests of the community. Council votes on bylaws and resolutions on subjects such as:

Zoning and building permits (what can be built where)
Budgets (how the municipal government spends money it collects)
Regulatory matters
Municipal services, like the fire department or trash collection
Property taxes and other fees

You elect 6 councillors.

SD43 Board of Education

The SD43 Board of Education makes decisions to do with schools, like where resources will be spent, creating new programmes, and school policies. You elect 2 school board trustees.

Would you like to choose who you're voting for now?

Who are you voting for?

We'll help you decide with 3 easy steps!

Hey, we know Port Moody's candidate list is pretty long. But if you take it bit-by-bit (we'll help you through it!), you can find the candidates who best fit your worldview!

Step 1: Review the candidate profiles

See your candidates

Step 2: Shortlist the candidates you like as you go

Use the Add to shortlist button in the top-right of any profile.

Your shortlist stays on your device. Shortlisting is completely optional!

Step 3: Come back here and choose your picks

We'll show you your shortlist so you can pick who from it you'll vote for.

Need another look?

See your candidates

Mayor

Your shortlist

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to add a candidate to your plan to vote.

Review the candidate profiles
Use the Add to shortlist button in the top-right of any candidate's profile to add them to your shortlist!

Your Mayor shortlist is empty. Add more candidates?

Meghan Lahti
Independent

Haven Lurbiecki
PM Voice

Your pick for Port Moody Mayor (up to 1)

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Council

Your shortlist

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to add a candidate to your plan to vote.

Review the candidate profiles
Use the Add to shortlist button in the top-right of any candidate's profile to add them to your shortlist!

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Paul Lambert
Independent

Tracey Schaeffer
Independent

Steve Milani
Independent

Sebastian Moon
Independent

Amy Lubik
Independent

Callan Morrison
Independent

Samantha Agtarap
Independent

Kyla Knowles
Independent

Jeanine Longley
Independent

Diana Dilworth
Independent

John Grasty
Independent

Peter Thomasen
Independent

Mark Kunzli
PM Voice

Laura Soucy
PM Voice

Alexandra Chan
PM Voice

Reece Mack
PM Voice

Your picks for Port Moody Council (up to 6)

Add candidates from your shortlist above. Your picks stay on your device.

#1

#2

#3

#4

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#6

SD43 Board of Education

Your shortlist

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to add a candidate to your plan to vote.

Review the candidate profiles
Use the Add to shortlist button in the top-right of any candidate's profile to add them to your shortlist!

Your SD43 Board of Education shortlist is empty. Add more candidates?

Carola Thompson
Independent

Tracy Green
Independent

Emily Cheadle
Independent

Jessica Morrison
Independent

Your picks for SD43 Board of Education (up to 2)

Add candidates from your shortlist above. Your picks stay on your device.

#1

#2

Are you registered to vote?

If you're not registered, don't remember registering, or are registered at an old address, you can still register at the polls.

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Why we're asking you to spread the word

If we want to keep our democracy, we have to use it, even when what we're voting on is (seemingly) really small and local. Municipal elections have a pitifully low turnout... But you — and the people you know — can change that!

Your plan to vote

How

When

Where

What to bring

If you're already registered, you don't need ID to vote.

If you're not sure if you're registered, bring ID anyways.
If you were registered under an old name or address (usually because you've moved or updated your name since), you will need ID.

Otherwise, you'll need to bring...

2 pieces of ID, proving who you are and where you live:

Both pieces must have your name on them
At least 1 piece should have your current residential address
At least 1 piece should have your signature

If neither piece of ID has your address, you may make a solemn declaration instead.

Be on the safe side: Bring extra ID if you can.

Examples of acceptable ID

B.C. driver’s licence
B.C. services card, B.C. CareCard, or Gold CareCard
BCID card
Owner’s certificate of insurance and vehicle licence issued by ICBC
Social insurance number card
Citizenship card or certificate
Birth certificate
Canadian passport
Property tax notice
Utility bill
Debit or credit card or statement issued by a financial institution
Student ID card
Government-issue documents such as cheque stub, pension plan benefits statement, Old Age Security statement
Income tax assessment notice
Canadian Forces identification
a document issued by the Government of Canada that certifies that the applicant is registered under the Indian Act (Canada), such as a status card
a citizenship or membership card issued by a First Nation
a citizenship card issued by Métis Nation British Columbia

Your pick for Port Moody Mayor

Meghan Lahti
Haven Lurbiecki	Port Moody Voice

Your picks for Port Moody Council

Paul Lambert
Tracey Schaeffer
Steve Milani
Sebastian Moon
Amy Lubik
Callan Morrison
Samantha Agtarap
Kyla Knowles
Jeanine Longley
Diana Dilworth
John Grasty
Peter Thomasen
Mark Kunzli	Port Moody Voice
Laura Soucy	Port Moody Voice
Alexandra Chan	Port Moody Voice
Reece Mack	Port Moody Voice

Your picks for SD43 Board of Education

Carola Thompson

Tracy Green

Emily Cheadle

Jessica Morrison

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