2011 GENERAL LOCAL ELECTIONS

NOTICE OF JUDICIAL RECOUNT RESULTS

NORTH VANCOUVER, BC - It has been determined by the Provincial Courts that Alan Leblanc will take the fourth Council seat for the Village of Pemberton.   In accordance with the Local Government Act, an application was made to the Provincial Court for a Judicial Recount after the Municipal recount resulted in a tie of votes for Alan Leblanc and Niki Vankerk.  Read complete media release >

NOTICE OF Election Results

I, Sheena Fraser, Chief Election Officer, do hereby declare elected the following candidates, who received the highest number of valid votes of Councillor.

1.         James Linklater

2.         Mike Richman

3.         Ted Craddock

Due to a tie in valid votes cast between Alan LeBlanc and Niki Vankerk for the fourth position of Councillor, the final decision with respect to the vote for this position will be referred to a Judicial Recount as per Section 8 of the Village of Pemberton Election Bylaw No. 667, 2011.  As per Section 139 of the Local Government Act, the Judicial Recount will be held within 13 days after the close of general voting and the Village will be making that application immediately.

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Download PDF of Determination of Official Election Results >

CANDIDATES         VOTES

James Linklater      354

Mike Richman         331

Ted Craddock        318

Niki Vankerk          308

Alan Leblanc            308

Jessica Turner          289

Robert (Turbo) Szachury    109

Notices, Resources & Forms

Download the General Election Procedures Bylaw 667, 2011

Download the Notice of Nomination

Download the 2011 Nomination Package

Download the Declaration of Candidates

Download the Notice of Election

Download the Non-Resident Property Elector Consent Form

Questions can be directed to Sheena Fraser, Chief Election Officer for the Village of Pemberton, via sfraser @ pemberton.ca or 604.894.6135, ext 228.

2011 Election Guides Now Available

The Ministry of Community, Sport and Cultural Development (Ministry) has developed a number of guides to provide information about the general local election for candidates, election officials, the public and others.  The 2011 Candidate's Guide, Voter's Guide and Campaign Organizer and Elector Organization Guide have been updated from previous versions to include additional information.

Two additional guides have also been developed for 2011: the Guide to Supporting a Candidate; and the Campaign Financing and Standard Forms Booklet.

The guides and additional information about general local elections can be found on the Ministry's website at: http://www.cscd.gov.bc.ca/lgd/elections_home.htm

important dates

September 6, 2011
Nomination Packages available at the Village Office, or from our Website

October 4, 2011
 Nomination period begins @ 9 AM
Nomination papers available for public inspection from time of delivery.

October 14, 2011
 Nomination period ends @ 4 PM

October 17, 2011
 4 PM deadline for nominations if extension due to insufficient candidates

October 21, 2011
 Deadline for withdrawal of candidates @ 4 PM

November 9, 2011
 Advance voting day - 8 AM to 8 PM @ the VoP office.

November 19, 2011
 General Voting Day - 8 AM to 8 PM

CANDIDATES

Visit the Candidates Page for listings.

VOTERS

Check this page out before you head to the 2011 Village of Pemberton polls for important information on:

  • Where/when to vote
  • Who can vote
  • Required identification
  • How to Vote

Last Updated on Wednesday, November 30, 2011