Starting with the 2014 Local Election, the Mayor, six (6) Councillors and nine (9) School Trustees will be elected for a four (4) year term.
Results
The 2014 General Local Election results are (by highest number of votes):
MAYOR
Barbara Desjardins (3,180)
COUNCILLORS
Susan Low (2,749)
Tim Morrison (2,550)
Beth Burton-Krahn (2,347)
Meagan Brame (2,535)
Lynda Hundleby (2,345)
Olga Liberchuk (1,809)
A total of 4,407 voters — 30% of eligible voters — turned out to vote at the advance polls and on General Voting Day - November 15, 2014. This is an increase from the 2011 election, in which 2,300 residents voted.
Please click here for the 2014 General Local Election Report, which includes:
- Declaration of Official Election Results - Mayor
- Declaration of Official Election Results - Councillor
- Determination of Official Election Results, General Local Election - 2014
- Ballot Account for Advance Voting
- Ballot Account for General Voting
Non-Binding Ballot Questions
At its September 29, 2014 Council meeting, Esquimalt Council ratified a resolution to put two non-binding questions on the 2014 municipal ballot.
The wording of the ballot questions is as follows:
1. Are you in favour of the Township of Esquimalt exploring options to achieve efficiencies by further sharing some services with other municipalities?
Results: Yes (3,731), No (578)
2. Are you in favour of exploring the reduction of the number of municipalities within Greater Victoria through amalgamation?
Results: Yes (2,905), No (1,404)
The questions are intended to seek community input and gauge public opinion within the Township on important topics that affect the municipality.
Voting and Candidate Resources
The Ministry of Community, Sport and Cultural Development (Ministry) has now published a series of election guides for the upcoming November 15, 2014 general local elections. The following materials are now available on the Ministry website at: www.cscd.gov.bc.ca/lgd/elections_home.htm
- Local Elections in B.C.: What Every Candidate Needs to Know
- Candidate's Guide to Local Government Elections in B.C.
- Elector Organization Guide to Local Government Elections in B.C.
- Guide to Supporting a Candidate for Local Government Elections in B.C.
- Voter's Guide to Local Elections in B.C.
Local governments and boards of education will receive copies of the above materials in mid to late July.
The Guide to Local Elections Campaign Financing in B.C. for candidates, elector organizations and their financial agents is also now available on the Elections BC website (elections.bc.ca/lecfa/resources). The comprehensive resource provides valuable information for local elections participants and outlines their responsibilities under theLocal Elections Campaign Financing Act.
Link to the Ministry of Community, Sport and Cultural Development's news release "Local Government Elections Guides Distributed to Local Governments."
Voting Opportunities
1. Advance Voting:
Two advance voting opportunities will be held in the Esquimalt Municipal Hall Council Chambers, at 1229 Esquimalt Road, from 8:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m., on: (1) Wednesday November 5th, 2014, and (2) Wednesday, November 12th, 2014.
2. General Voting:
General Voting Day will take place at the Esquimalt Recreation Centre, 527 Fraser Street, on Saturday November 15th, 2014, from 8:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m.
Curbside Voting
If a voter is unable to enter the voting place due to mobility issues, they may ask to receive and mark their ballot in a vehicle at a place located outside the voting place (curbside voting). It will be necessary to bring someone with the voter who can advise the Election Staff. Election Staff will bring a mobile voting station to the car for voting. Sufficient identification must be produced to confirm eligibility to vote (both identity and residency). The completed ballot will be placed in a privacy folder and Election Staff will insert the ballot into the vote counting machine immediately upon returning to the voting place.
Non-resident
Click here for the Non-resident Property Elector Consent Form.
Non-Binding Ballot Questions
At its September 29, 2014 Council meeting, Esquimalt Council ratified a resolution to put two non-binding questions on the 2014 municipal ballot.
The wording of the ballot questions is as follows:
- Are you in favour of the Township of Esquimalt exploring options to achieve efficiencies by further sharing some services with other municipalities? “YES” or “NO”
- Are you in favour of exploring the reduction of the number of municipalities within Greater Victoria through amalgamation? “YES” or “NO”
The questions are intended to seek community input and gauge public opinion within the Township on important topics that affect the municipality.
See Council's resolution here.
Candidate Information
For a list of declared candidates, please click here.
The Declaration of Election by Voting and the Declaration of Candidates elected by acclamation will take place at the Municipal Hall on Monday October 20th at 4:00 p.m. At that time, the Chief Election Officer will conduct a draw of lots for the order in which the names of the candidates will appear on the ballot.
Election Signs
The Township’s Sign Regulation Bylaw No. 2252 provides an exemption from the requirement to obtain a permit for election signs, provided the signs are removed within 48 hours after the day of the election (see section 5.4(n) of the Bylaw). The regulation of election signage, including size and location, is set out in Council Policy No. ADMIN-69 titled “Election Signs on Municipal Property”. View the Policy here.
Further information for candidates is available through the Province here.
Post Election Information
Election Results
The determination of official election results is conducted on Monday November 17th, and the Declaration of Official Results will take place on Monday November 17th, Tuesday the 18th or at the latest by 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday November 19th.
Oath of Office
The Oaths of Office will be administered to all members of Council at the regular meeting scheduled for Monday December 1st starting at 7:00 p.m.
For more information, please contact:
Anja Nurvo,
Director of Corporate Services and Chief Election Officer
Tel: 250-414-7135