Who Can Vote:
Renters can vote, you do not need to own property!
In order to vote you need to be:
18 years or older
a Canadian Citizen
have resided in British Columbia for six months immediately before the day of registration or prior to voting day
reside on Salt Spring Island
and are not disqualified under the Local Government Act or another enactment from voting
Who to vote for:
You get to cast your vote for
1 CRD Director
4 Local Community Commissioners
2 Island Trustees
3 School Trustees
For the Islands Trust it is important to vote for me, Eric G March, the only working candidate who understands what workers actually go through on Salt Spring Island.
When and where to vote:
General Voting - October 17th (8:00am - 8:00pm)
Meaden Hall at the Legion - 120 Blain Road, Salt Spring Island
Salt Spring Public Library - 129 McPhillips Avenue, Salt Spring Island
South Salt Spring Community Gathering Place at Fulford Hall - 2591 Fulford Ganges Road, Salt Spring Island
Advance Voting - October 7th & 14th (8:00am - 8:00pm)
Meaden Hall at the Legion - 120 Blain Road, Salt Spring Island
Salt Spring Public Library - 129 McPhillips Avenue, Salt Spring Island
Mary Winspear Centre - 2243 Beacon Avenue, Sidney
How to register:
You can register at the voting location with the following ID:
When registering you must provide two documents proving identity and residence (one must have a signature)
The following are valid identity documents for proving elector identity:
BC driver’s licence
BC ID card issued by the Motor Vehicle Branch
BC Services Card
Request for Continued Assistance form SDES8
Social Insurance Card (Canada)
Citizenship Card (Canada)
Citizenship or membership cards issued by a BC First Nation governing body
Métis Nation BC citizenship card/BC Métis Federation membership card
Real property tax notice
Credit card or debit card issued by a savings institution
Utility bill