BC Elections News - 2017, 2,450 have voted already

Kate Bouey - May 1, 2017 / 11:34 am

A total of 2,450 people voted at advance polls in Vernon and Lumby over the weekend ahead of the May 9th provincial election.

Vernon Monashee District electoral officer Janice Mori said this is the first time voting has been held so far in advance of the election.

Mori said 2,200 people voted in Vernon and 250 in Lumby on Saturday and Sunday.

During the B.C. election four years ago, a total of 6,700 people in the district voted in advance polls at three locations.

The next advance polls take place at:

• Vernon Rec Centre and Schubert Centre from Wednesday to Saturday, May 3-6 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
• White Valley Community Centre in Lumby on Friday and Saturday, May 5-6 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Mori encourages voters to bring their 'Where To Vote' cards that have arrived in the mail and to ensure they have photo ID.
"Voters can also come and vote in our office," Mori said.

The office is located at 1150 Kalamalka Lake Road and is open Monday and Tuesday from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. and on Wednesday to Saturday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

A total of 47,373 people are registered to vote in the Vernon-Monashee district, according to the Elections BC website.

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Declaration of Candidates - District of Coldstream

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Okanagan and Shuswap Election Results - KISS FM News

Written by Peter McIntyre Tuesday, 14 May 2013 22:18

Liberal Eric Foster won a second term in Vernon-Monashee, defeating New Democrat Mark Olsen by more than 3,100 votes, an even larger margin than four years ago, 46% to 33%.
"I hope it's the fact that we worked hard here and we delivered. I promised people I'd would work hard for them and I did, and we were able to deliver on some of the things we wanted to do," Foster told Kiss FM.
Olsen was surprised at the local result.
"I thought it would be a closer race here. I was surprised at the outcome. We ran a really good campaign and we worked really hard to identify and get the vote out."
Scott Anderson of the BC Conservatives had 11.9% of the votes, Rebecca Helps of the Greens 6.7% and independent Korry Zepik had 155 votes (0.64%).
Anderson was pleased with the support he got.
"We did a really good job. We doubled our percentage from the last time we ran here, so I'm pleased with that."
Top photo: Re-elected Liberal Eric Foster and wife Janice at victory celebration at the Schubert Centre (P McIntyre)

In the Shuswap, newcomer Greg Kyllo won a landslide victory over New Democrat Steve Gunner, 48% to 29%, a margin of over 4,300 votes.
Kyllo takes over as the new MLA from retiring Liberal George Abbott.
The Liberals won re-election by wide margins in the three Kelowna ridings.

Liberals also won both the Kamloops ridings, Penticton with former mayor Dan Ashton, and Linda Larson Boundary-Similkameen.
Check Elections BC for more results.
Bottom photo: Mark Olsen of the NDP (right) congratulates Liberal Eric Foster on his election victory at the Schubert Centre (P McIntyre)

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Thank you Coldstream Taxpayers! Here are the election results.

 

On behalf of the new Council I would like to thank you all for your confidence in the outgoing Council. We will continue representing your best interest in the future as we did during the last three years.

Abowe find the final results of today's election!

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Coldstream Election - Important dates

2011 General Local Election

Candidate and Voter Information and Guides

Candidates

Nomination Packages are now available and may be picked up at the Municipal Hall or you may print off the package using the link below.

• Nomination Package - 785Kb PDF

When filing your nomination papers, please ensure you have thoroughly reviewed all the material. If you have questions or need assistance, please contact either the Chief Election Officer or the Deputy Election Officer at 250-545-5304.

Nomination papers will be accepted beginning at 9:00 am on Tuesday, October 4th and the deadline for submissions is Friday, October 14th at 4:00 pm.

Important Dates:

• August 26, 2011 - Nomination Packages available for pickup
• October 4, 2011
  • Nomination Period Begins 9:00 am
• October 6, 2011 – Candidate Information Session 7:00 to 8:00 pm
• Council Chambers
• October 14, 2011 Nomination Period Closes 4:00 pm
• October 18, 2011 Deadline for Challenge of Nomination - 4:00 pm
• October 21, 2011
  • Deadline for decision on Challenge of nomination
  • Deadline for withdrawal of candidate
  • Deadline for receiving originals of faxed nomination forms
• October 24, 2011 - Declaration of election by voting
• November 9, 2011 - Advance Poll
• November 15, 2011 - Election Officials Training Session
• November 16, 2011 - Advance Poll
• November 17, 2011 – Advance Poll
• November 19, 2011 - GENERAL VOTING DAY
• November 23, 2011 - Last day 4:00 pm deadline Declaration of Election Results
• January 19, 2012 - First day available for destruction of election materials
• March 19, 2012 - Deadline to file campaign financing disclosure statements

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Elizabeth May wins riding

The Canadian Press: Monday, May 2, 2011 11:44 PM

Green Party Leader Elizabeth May has officially won her B.C. riding. She is the first Green Party candidate elected in Canadian history.

May defeated Conservative incumbent and Sports Minister Gary Lunn in this Vancouver Island riding.

She won the Green party leadership in 2006, but lost a 2007 federal byelection in Ontario and lost against Peter MacKay in Nova Scotia in 2008

The win on Monday is a huge achievement for the Greens.

Read it on Global News: Elizabeth May wins riding.

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Readers write -- John Hegler provides his platform.

John Hegler

—>Candidate for Coldstream Council
—>57-year resident

He will work towards:

-Open and honest government, accountable to the taxpayer.

-He will be there for all residents of Coldstream with a strong voice.

-He will work to solve the problems and dealing with morale issues in the fire department. Bring back freedom of speech.

-uphold the OCP.

-modest growth but not at the expense of the environment. We must protect our environment and watershed for future generations.

-more enforcement by the police and bylaw enforcement officer in Coldstream.

-more accountability for taxpayers from Council and Administration.

-keep taxes in line with inflation.

-work with all levels of governments to find a solution for the loss of Consumer Glass.

-solve the Kalavista boat launch problem. Reduce conjestion in their area and deal with their safety concerns.

-sewer issues: treat existing sewer users more fairly. No more hundreds of thousands of dollars to developers for latecomer fees at the expense of existing sewer users.

-it would be an honour and a privilege to represent you on Coldstream Council.

If you are as compassionate about Coldstream as I am, I hope you vote John Hegler for Council/ You will not be disappointed.

Yours truly,

John Hegler

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This is a courtesy service to candidates so they can provide information to the electors about themselves and their platform.

Gyula (another candidate).

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Readers write -- Candidate withdraws

Good evening ladies and gentlemen,my name is Peter Peto, I am a retired mineral exploration geologist and a former Okanagan College earth science lecturer. I have lived in Naramata, Penticton and Summerland before moving to 'the Coldstream' in 2001. In my opinion the quality of life in the Coldstream has been greatly diminished by excessive development and urbanization under the past two councils. The proposed sports complex to be sited on the Spicer block became the final straw for me and I began to voice my opposition against the present council by writing letters to the Morningstar and to the Coldstreamernews Blog. I also joined and supported the Coldstream Ratepayers Association, an active opposition group dedicated to the promotion of good governance. I would like to thank the Ratepayers Association for organizing and sponsoring this candidates forum.

During the years I lived in Coldstream I got the distinct impression Coldstream was being run by the Vernon Chamber of Commerce and by Wendy Kay and her bloated bureaucracy. In my opinion the last two councils were merely empty “rubber stamping” formalities. I would like to see the next mayor and council canvass public opinion on the issues of most concern to them and then take charge of doing what's good for the Coldstream. I am heartened by the number and quality of the candidates who have stepped forward and offered to serve the community. The incumbents will stand or fall on the basis of their actions on council and it my fervent wish that those newly elected will serve the public interest , preserve, protect and conserve the Coldstream from excessive encroachment by rapacious business interests or a corporate takeover by Vernon.

I strongly sense that the electorate is ready to discard the old model of local governance as practiced by the Postill and Corner administrations and choose a more open and transparent mayor and council that will uphold the traditional values of the Coldstream against urban development from within and without the district. If that should happen I would have little more to complain about as the district would be in safe hands. Last night Mr Garlick mentioned some names of candidates he would like to serve with and the electorate should make note of those people. I no longer feel the need to run for council and withdraw my name from the candidates list.

Peter Peto

21 October 2008

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Coldstream 2008 Municipal Election -- Reminder

Get Informed! Get Involved!

Meet Coldstream’s candidates and hear what they have to say at the

All Candidates’ Meeting

Tuesday, October 21, Coldstream Elementary School, 7pm

Tonight!

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2008 LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTION -- List of candidates.

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTION CANDIDATES


Mayor:

Jim Garlick

Glen Taylor


Councillor:

Perrin Hayes

Richard Enns

Becky Strube

Maria Besso

Pat Cochrane

John Hegler

Peter Peto

Lynn Spraggs

Mary Malerby

Dean Skoreyko

Bill Firman

Gyula Kiss

Clair Methot

Ruth Moore

David Rossi

Greig Crockett

Doug Dirk

Allen Dubeski


Wendy Kay

Chief Administrative Officer

9901 Kalamalka Road

Coldstream, BC V1B 1L6

Phone: 545-5304 Fax: 545-4733

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The race is on in municipality -- By Jennifer Smith

With mere hours until the deadline for nominations to be received, Coldstream now has 13 candidates to choose from in the Nov. 14 municipal election.

Only one of those is running for mayor so far – incumbent Coun. Jim Garlick.

John Hegler and Becky Strube are two of the candidates seeking councillor positions. The others, as of press time, are Maria Besso, Perrin Hayes, Peter Peto, Dean Skoreyko, Richard Enns, Gyula Kiss, Ruth Moore, Clair Methot and incumbent councillors Mary Malerby and Bill Firman.

Hegler, a retired carpenter and president of the Canadian Union of Public Employees for the Vernon School District, wants to bring honesty to council.

“I’m going to be there for the residents of Coldstream,” said Hegler, adding that he will not be spreading campaign signs around the community.

Hegler, 66, has lived in Coldstream most of his life and says his decision to run in the upcoming election is, “more out of frustration than anything.”

The married father of three and grandfather of four says Coldstream residents need a strong voice. Being the type of person who isn’t afraid to speak up, Hegler feels he is the perfect fit.

“I’m a sincere person and I’ve always fought for the underdog and the little person,” said Hegler, an avid golfer and wood working artist.

Some of the things Hegler will fight for include: the reinstatement of fire chief Leo Lecavalier, upholding the Official Community Plan, fair treatment of sewer users, more police and bylaw enforcement in Coldstream, keeping taxes in line with inflation and accountability from council and administration.

Strube also believes accountability and accessibility to council and administration is important.

Strube is a married mother who has lived and worked in Coldstream for 30 years.

“Coldstream has been my home and haven for most of my adult life and I am impelled to help protect and enhance all the aspects affecting quality of life issues here,” said the architectural designer by profession and operator of Strube Design & Drafting.

In her efforts to preserve what so many residents love about Coldstream, Strube says the following issues are important: sustainability, water and air quality, greenscape and landscaping, field to table initiatives, housing density versus sprawl and targeted transit needs.

The 57-year-old, who is also an author and artist, says smart planning is needed with community involvement.

“As Coldstream is not immune to global climate and economic concerns, how our tax dollars are earmarked for both now and future needs will require thoughtful, intelligent planning with input from everyone.”

Strube has served on the executive and boards of many non-profit arts organizations locally such as Aura Chamber Choir, Vernon Community Arts Council and the Okanagan Cultural Corridor plus some provincial involvement in trying to determine a B.C. cultural policy. “I have always been a community advocate.”

Watch The Morning Star for more profiles of Coldstream’s candidates.

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Mayor hopeful on board -- By Jennifer Smith

Published: October 07, 2008 7:00 PM

One of Coldstream’s very own politicians is looking to move up in the ranks.

Coun. Jim Garlick is seeking the mayor’s seat in the upcoming municipal election, Nov. 15.

Since the current mayor, Gary Corner, has announced that he will be resigning at the end of his term, Garlick is the lone mayoral candidate, so far.

But that situation could change as candidates have until Friday at 4 p.m. to file their nominations.

The 47-year-old Clarence Fulton Secondary teacher is in his first term as councillor.

Although he may be seeking a different position, with higher authority, this time around, Garlick says his focus remains the same.

“I’m running the same as I did before, on the same platform that I did before,” said Garlick, a long-time Coldstream resident, whose grandparents came to the area in 1910.

Some of those issues include managing development better, so that the community benefits and receives some amenity.

“It’s a privilege to develop there,” said Garlick, adding that he would like to see the nature of Coldstream remain intact.

Community involvement is also important to Garlick, particularly with an Official Community Plan review anticipated this term.

Even as a child, Garlick was alert to his community since the family dinner conversations focused on what was happening in Coldstream and because his father was a public works superintendent. Now that he is raising his own family in Coldstream, his interest remains.

Garlick, who now has three years of politics under his belt, serves on the following Coldstream committees: agricultural advisory, public works facility, finance and advisory planning.

“I hope to work with a group of people on council with similar thinking,” said Garlick.

There are currently eight hopefuls seeking six seats as councillors, none of which include the existing councillors, so far. The candidates are: Maria Besso, Perrin Hayes, John Hegler, Becky Strube, Peter Peto, Dean Skoreyko, Richard Enns and Gyula Kiss.

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