Nanaimo Votes: Nomination period for 2022 Local Election begins next week

NEWS RELEASE - Distributed August 22, 2022 9:15 AM

Summary

The 2022 Municipal Election is drawing nearer with nomination period opening on Tuesday, August 30. Those wishing to run as candidates must file nomination papers with the Chief Election Officer or designate at the Legislative Services Office in City Hall. To file, candidates are asked to make an appointment by calling Legislative Services at 250-755-4405.

For more information on the 2022 General Local Election, please visit www.nanaimo.ca/elections.

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Key Points

The nomination period runs from 9:00 am on Tuesday, August 30 through to 4:00 pm on Friday, September 9.
Candidates must make an appointment to file nomination papers with Legislative Services by calling 250-755-4405.
Nomination packages are still available for pick up at Legislative Services in City Hall until 4:00 pm on Friday, September 9, 2022.

Quotes

"This is a critical step for anyone looking to run in the election. In order to have their name on the ballot, potential candidates will need to file nomination papers by September 9."

Sheila Gurrie

Chief Elections Officer

City of Nanaimo

Quick Facts

General Voting Day for the 2022 Municipal Election is on Saturday, October 15. There are two advanced voting opportunities on Wednesday, October 5 and 12.

Contact:

For media enquiries, please contact

Communications

City of Nanaimo

250-754-4251

media.requests@nanaimo.ca

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