The City of Vancouver’s next municipal election will be held on November 15, 2008. Polls will be open from 8am – 8pm.
What’s on the ballot?
- Mayor of Vancouver
- 10 Councillors for Vancouver City Council
- 7 Park Commissioners for the Vancouver Board of Parks & Recreation
- 9 School Trustees for the Vancouver School Board
You can vote in the Vancouver municipal election if you are:
- a Canadian citizen
- a resident of Vancouver for at least six months prior to registering to vote
- a non-resident property elector
- at least 18 years old on election day
- registered to vote (i.e., an elector)
Am I registered to vote? Where do I vote?
Registered electors—people whose names are already on the City's Voters List--will receive a "Where to Vote" card in the mail around the end of October. This card will tell you your voting division and voting place address.
Don’t worry if you aren’t registered: you can register on the day of the election at your voting place or you can register before the election at one of the advance voting places.
Do I need I.D. to register to vote?
Yes! To register to vote you must have two pieces of I.D. showing your name and address; at least one of the I.D.s must also show your signature.
Advanced Voting
You can vote—and register to vote—in advance on November 5, 8, 10 and 12, 8am – 8pm, at:
- City Hall
- Dunbar Community Centre
- Trout Lake Community Centre
- West End Community Centre
- Sunset Community Centre
Residents of University Endowment Lands (UEL): Remember, UEL are outside the City of Vancouver boundaries, which means that UEL residents can’t vote for Mayor, Councillors or Park Commissioners. UEL residents can only vote for School Trustees.
