2022 Lytton By-Election

Who can vote in the By-Election?

Village of Lytton residents who are:

• 18 years of age or older on By-Election Day;
• A Canadian citizen;
• Resident of British Columbia for at least six months before By-election Day;
• Resident of the Village of Lytton for at least 30 days before By-election Day and
• Not disqualified from voting by any statute or law.

Please note that since many Village of Lytton residents have been displaced due the fire, you are considered a resident if:

• The person is a resident of the area where he or she lives and to which, whenever absent, he or she intends to return.
• The person can be a resident of only one area at a time for voting
• The person does not change from an existing area of residence until he or she has a new area of residence
• The person does not stop being a resident of an area by leaving it for temporary purposes only

I own property in the Village of Lytton but do not live there. Can I vote?

• If you own property in the Village of Lytton but live outside the boundaries of the Village, you may qualify to vote in the Village of Lytton 2022 By-Election.
• Non-resident property electors must produce at least two (2) documents that provide evidence of their identity and place of residence, at least one (1) of which must contain their signature.
• In addition, proof that non-resident property electors are entitled to register in relation to the property in the Village of Lytton; and if applicable, written consent from a majority of the other registered owners of the property, will also be required. If there is more than one individual who is the registered owner of the real property, either as joint tenants or tenants in common, only one (1) of those individuals may register as a non-resident property elector in relation to the real property. You may only register as a non-resident property elector in relation to one (1) parcel of real property in the Village of Lytton.  No corporation is entitled to be registered as an elector or have a representative registered as an elector and no corporation is entitled to vote.
• You may register in advance by filling in the attached form and sending it to elections@lytton.ca 

Do I need to register in advance in order to vote in the By-Election?

No. If you are a qualified voter but you are not registered, you may register on General Voting Day, at an advance voting opportunity, or when requesting a mail ballot.  You will need to complete an application and provide proof of residency in the form of two pieces of identification.

For resident electors, Lytton is using the Provincial Voters List. If you have voted in previous provincial elections, it is very likely that you are on this list and already registered to vote for the By-Election. You can confirm if you are already on the voter’s list by visiting the Elections BC website at www.elections.bc.ca by emailing elections@lytton.ca.

What is the Voter’s List?

The Village of Lytton will be using the Election BC’s Provincial Voters List for the first time during this by-election.  Elections BC maintains and updates the Voters List between elections.  The Voters List includes your name and residential address, if you are a registered voter.

As per the Local Government Act, candidates may request a copy of the Voters List for election purposes only. When the Voters List is no longer required, the Voters List must be destroyed. The Local Government Act provides serious penalties for the misuse of Voters Lists.

Am I on the Voter’s List?

You can confirm if you are already on the voters list by visiting the Elections BC website at www.elections.bc.ca or by emailing elections@lytton.ca 

Can I request that my name and address be omitted from the Voter’s List?

Yes, you can request that your name and address be omitted from the Voter’s List.  Please contact elections@lytton.ca

What types of Identification must be produced in order to vote?

In all cases, voters must produce at least two (2) documents that provide evidence of identity and place of residence, at least one (1) of which must contain your signature. The classes of documents that may be accepted as evidence for the purposes of Section 57 or 57.1 of the Local Government Act are:

• a BC Driver’s Licence;
• a BC Identification Card;
  • a photo BC services card;
  • a non-photo BC Services Card;
• an Owner’s Certificate of Insurance and Vehicle Licence issued by ICBC;
• a BC CareCard or BC Gold CareCard;
• a Ministry of Social Development and Economic Security Request for Continued Assistance Form SDES8, (now “Monthly Form EA181);
• a Social Insurance Number card;
• a Citizenship Card;
• a real property tax notice;
• a credit card or debit card issued by a savings institution; or
• a utility bill issued for the supply of electricity, natural gas, water, telephone services or coaxial cable services.

The above listed identification documents must be accepted by election officials. Sections 72(3) and 73(3) of the Local Government Act allow other documents to be accepted at the discretion of the election official.

Where can I vote?

You can vote by mail or in person. Mail in ballots can be requested online through this website from April 4 to April 28. In-person voting opportunities are as follows:

Advance Voting Day

Wednesday, April 20, 2022
8:00 am to 8:00 pm
Kumsheen ShchEma-meet School
Address: 365 Hwy 1 Lytton BC V0K 1Z0

General Voting Day

Saturday, April 30, 2022
8:00 am to 8:00 pm
Kumsheen ShchEma-meet School
Address: 365 Hwy 1 Lytton BC V0K 1Z0

How do I get a candidate package?

Candidate packages will be available by request by emailing elections@lytton.ca

What positions are available in this By-Election?

There are two (2) Councillor positions available in this by-election.  The successful candidates would be a Councillor for the Village of Lytton until the next General Election on October 15, 2022.

Am a qualified to run in this By-Election?

In order to run for a municipal government elected position in British Columbia, you must be as follows:

• a Canadian Citizen;
• 18 years of age or older;
• a resident of British Columbia for at least six months immediately before the day nomination papers are filed; and
• not disqualified under the Local Government Act or any other enactment from being nominated for, being elected to, or holding the office, or be otherwise disqualified by law.

When do I submit my nomination papers to run for this By-Election?

The nomination period begins on March 15 at 9:00 am and ends on March 25 at 4:00 pm.

• Candidate-McCANN-Nonie
• Candidate-MICHELL-Melissa
• Candidate-WAGNER-Ernie
• Candidate-URQUART-Ross

Notice of Election
Declaration of Election by Voting
Notice of Nomination
Notice of Advance Elector Registration
Election Procedures Bylaw 708 2022

Who can vote by mail?

All eligible Resident Elector’s and Non-Resident Property Elector may vote by mail.

How do I vote by mail?

You may request a Mail Ballot package from the Village of Lytton website from April 4 to April 28 at 4:00 pm

Mail Ballot Deadlines

Voters to Apply for Mail Ballots Package

• From April 4 until 4:00 pm on April 28

Election Office to send out Mail Ballot Package

• Mail ballot packages will be mailed via Canada Post from the day that the ballots are received until 4:00 pm on April 28

Voters to Return Mail Ballot Packages

• Please return your mail ballot package as soon as possible to ensure that they are received before the end of General Voting Day on April 30.

Election Office to Receive Completed Mail Ballots

• Completed Mail Ballot Packages must be received by the end of General Voting Day at 8:00 pm on Saturday, April 30.  Mail ballot packages can be dropped off at the Voting Place on April 20 until the close of voting at 8:00 pm.