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2202 Local Government General Election
October 15, 2022, was local government election day in British Columbia, with the new Council taking the Oath of Office on November 7, 2022, in Council Chambers.
There were three candidates for one Mayor position and ten for six Councillor positions.
Past Elections Results
| Year | Type of Election | Number of Candidates | Voters | Turnout | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Councillor | ||||
| 2022 | General | 3 | 10 | 2,567 | 17.9% |
| 2021 | By-Election | N/A | 5 | 1,240 | 8.1% |
| 2018 | General | Acclaimed | 12 | 2,861 | 19.8% |
| 2017 | By-Election | N/A | 7 | 1,120 | 7.3% |
| 2014 | General | Acclaimed | 12 | 2,073 | 15.2% |
| 2011 | General* | 3 | 11 | 2,710 | 21.1% |
| 2008 | General | 2 | 11 | 2,880 | 22.9% |
| 2006 | By-Election | N/A | 7 | 1,186 | 9.1% |
| 2005 | General | 4 | 17 | 3,391 | 26.0% |
* also included a Referendum on the use of Fluoride