General Voting Day for the 2022 General Local Election is Saturday, October 15, 2022.
More details about where to vote, voter eligibility, and what voters can expect on voting day will be added here as the election draws near.
To be elected are one (1) Mayor and six (6) Councillors for Trail City Council, as well as two (2) Trustees for the Board of School District No. 20 (Kootenay-Columbia).
You are qualified to be nominated, elected and to hold office as a member of local government if you meet the following criteria:
You do not have to live in the jurisdiction in which you are running for office.
Potential candidates should familiarize themselves with campaign financing requirements. Information is available on the Elections BC website: https://elections.bc.ca/local-elections/2022-general-local-elections/
Nominations will be accepted by the Chief Election Officer beginning at 9:00 a.m., on Tuesday, August 30, 2022 and ends at 4:00 p.m. on Friday, September 9, 2022. Potential candidates are reminded that in order to run as a candidate, you must be nominated by two (2) people who are qualified to vote either as resident or non-resident property electors in the City of Trail.
Nomination packages will be available for pick up at Trail City Hall, 1394 Pine Avenue, Trail, British Columbia in August 2022. Individuals requesting a nomination package must obtain the information from the Chief Election Officer or designate.
Please contact the Chief Election Officer, Sandy Lucchini, at Trail City Hall at 250-364-0809 or by email.
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