2022 Local General Election
Lake Country voters elect representatives to Lake Country Council who will make decisions that will impact this community and the lives of its citizens. Those elected to serve on Council determine service levels for our roads, parks, water and wastewater systems, recreation, fire protection and police services to name just a few. So be sure to have your say and vote!
The 2022 Local General Election took place October 15, 2022.
Declaration of Official Results
The Declaration of Official Results for the 2022 Local General Election in Lake Country took place on October 19, 2022.
Declaration of Official Election Results:
Declaration of Election by Acclamation [PDF/170KB]
Determination of Official Assent Voting Results - Referendum [PDF/171KB]
Campaign Financing
Campaign expense limits have been set by Elections BC. In accordance with the Local Elections Campaign Financing Act, for the 2022 General Local Election, the following Candidate Expense Limits for the campaign period of September 17 to October 15, 2022 apply:
- Mayor: $16,930.42
- Councillors - At Large: $8,471.40
- Councillors - Neighbourhood Constituencies: $5,398.92
- School Trustee Zone I: $9,698.70
The third-party advertising limit for the 2022 General Local Election and School Trustee is $809.84.
For more information on campaign expense limits, visit the following:
- Candidate Expense Limits
- A Guide for Third Party Sponsors in BC
- A Guide to Local Elections Campaign Financing in BC
| Date | Information |
|---|---|
| January 1 to September 16, 2022 | Election Period: Campaigns must report all expenses incurred during this time period. |
| July 18 to September 16, 2022 | Pre-Campaign Period: Election advertising rules come into effect. |
| August 30 to September 9, 2022 | Nomination Period: Begins at 9 a.m. on August 30th and ends at 4 p.m. on September 9th |
| September 9, 2022 | Declaration of Candidates: Held at 4:01 p.m. in Council Chambers, Lake Country Municipal Hall. |
| September 1 to 30, 2022 | Mail Ballot Application Period |
| September 23, 2022 | Mail Ballot Packages Available: Packages can be picked up or mailed. |
| September 17 toOctober 15, 2022 | Campaign Period: Candidate and third party expense limits apply. |
| October 5, 2022 | Advance Voting - 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.: Lake Country Municipal Hall, 10150 Bottom Wood Lake Road |
| October 11, 2022 | Advance Voting - 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.: Lake Country Municipal Hall, 10150 Bottom Wood Lake Road |
| October 15, 2022 | General Voting Day - 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.: Designated polling station: George Elliott Secondary School - 10241 Bottom Wood Lake Road |
| October 19, 2022 | Official Election Results: Announced at 4 p.m. in Council Chambers, Lake Country Municipal Hall. |
| January 13, 2023 | Campaign Financing Disclosure Statement Due: Deadline to file campaign financing disclosure statement. |
Public Notices
- August 11, 2022 - Election Information [PDF/608KB]
- August 11, 2022 - Scrutineer/Referendum Information [PDF/648KB]
- September 9, 2022 - Declaration of Candidates [PDF/173KB]
- September 20, 2022 - Declaration of Election by Voting [PDF/170KB]
- September 20, 2022 - Declaration of Election by Acclamation [PDF/170KB]
View the 2022 Citizen Bulletin - Election & Referendum edition mailed to Lake Country properties.
For more information about BC local elections, visit the Ministry of Municipal Affairs' Elections webpage and Elections BC's website.
Thinking of running? The Provincial Government has produced a series of videos intended to help potential candidates better understand what is involved in serving as an elected leader.
Voters Guide for Electors Living on Reserve - BC Ministry of Municipal Affairs