Decision 2022: Municipal Election campaigns for other areas of Northwest, Haida Gwaii

Our archive of notes related to the 2022 Municipal Election campaigns across the Northwest and on Haida Gwaii. 

Elections BC information on the nomination/electoral process

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Election Day is Saturday, October 15th

Terrace

Official declaration of candidate for 2022 election

Social media pages for candidates


Terrace Election Results 

News Items:

October 12 -- BC Transit free for the municipal election (video)

October 13 -- Meet and Greet for Terrace to get to know Councillor candidates took place last night 

October 12 -- Today marks the last chance to cast advanced ballots, ahead of this weekends's Municipal election 

October 11 -- Terrace voters will have opportunities to both meet their Council candidates, or cast advanced ballots tomorrow 

October 10 -- Terrace voters have a chance to meet council candidates October 12

October 9 -- Meet your City of Terrace council candidates 

October 7 -- Terrace advance poll draws more than 200 voters 

October 6 -- Meet-and-Greet with Terrace Council Candidates being held next week

October 6 -- More opportunities available next week for advanced voting in Northwest BC

October 5 -- Terrace kids learning to vote (video)

October 5 -- First Advanced Municipal Stations Open today

October 4 -- Municipal Indigenous candidates (audio)

September 21 -- City of Terrace seeks to boost municipal elections turnout  

September 15 -- Why some BC mayors aren't running for re-election (audio)

September 12 -- Sean Bujtas is Terrace's next mayor while 15 people are running for six Terrace council seats  

September 9 -- Northwest Mayor Elections (video)

September 9 -- Local election races take shape as Nomination Period Closes 

September 9 -- Prospective candidates have until 4:00 today to submit nomination packages for Municipal elections 

September 9 -- Local Election Nominees continue to file in with one day left to send in nominations packages

August 31 -- Kitimat and Smithers team up to attract more women to local governments in northwest B.C. 

August 29 -- Jeff Hammond seeking relection as Thornhill director 

August 19 -- Where have all the Mayors gone? (audio)

August 17 -- Terrace City Councillor Sean Bujtas runs for mayor

July 29 -- Terrace Councillor Sean Bujtas to run for Mayor in upcoming Municipal elections 

July 28 -- Sean Bujtas announces Terrace Mayor candidacy (video)

July 28 -- Terrace councillor Sean Bujtas announces mayoral bid

July 22 -- Council approves motion for Southside polling station

Thornhill/Kitimat-Stikine Regional District

Kitimat Stikine Election Results

 
October 12 -- Today marks the last chance to cast advanced ballots, ahead of this weekends's Municipal election 

September 30 -- Candidate wants independent future for Thornhill 



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Kitimat


Official declaration of candidate for 2022 election

Social media pages for candidates

Kitimat Election Results

News Items:

October 12 -- BC Transit free for the municipal election (video)

October 12 -- Today marks the last chance to cast advanced ballots, ahead of this weekends's Municipal election 

October 6 -- More opportunities available next week for advanced voting in Northwest BC

October 5 -- First Advanced Municipal Stations Open today

September 28 -- Kitimat all candidates forum to take place tonight at Luso Hall

September 9 -- Northwest Mayor Elections (video)

September 9 -- Incumbent Kitimat Mayor acclaimed; 10 candidates seek six council seats 

September 9 -- Local election races take shape as Nomination Period Closes 

September 9 -- Kitimat General Elections 2022 nomination sees one candidate for mayor, 10 for Council

September 9 -- Prospective candidates have until 4:00 today to submit nomination packages for Municipal elections 

September 9 -- Local Election Nominees continue to file in with one day left to send in nominations packages 

August 31 -- Kitimat and Smithers team up to attract more women to local governments in northwest B.C. 

August 24 -- Mayor Phil Germuth seeking re-election this fall

August 19 -- Where have all the Mayors gone? (audio)

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Smithers


Official declaration of candidate for 2022 election

Social media pages for candidates


Smithers Election Results 

News Items:

October 13 -- Smithers municipal election voting: What you need to know

October 12 -- BC Transit free for the municipal election (video)

October 12 -- Free transit to be offered in Smithers on General Election Day
October 12 -- Another round of advanced polls now open in Smithers 

October 7 -- Housing dominates Smithers civic election all candidates forum 

October 7 -- 2022 Smithers all candidates forum

October 6 -- Housing continues to be top mind for Council and Mayor candidates 

October 6 -- More opportunities available next week for advanced voting in Northwest BC

October 5 -- Advanced polls open for municipal election 

October 5 -- Council hopefuls discuss crime on the campaign trail

October 5 -- Smithers all candidate debate to be held tomorrow

October 5 -- First Advanced Municipal Stations Open today

October 3 -- Advanced Polls coming to the Bulkley Valley, Lakes this week

September 29 -- Housing a hot topic on campaign trail in Smithers 

September 29 -- Four candidates vie for three school trustee positions  

September 22 -- In their own words: Nick Briere

September 22 -- In their own words: Calvin Elliott

September 22 -- In their own words: Frank Wray

September 22 -- In their own words: Genevieve Paterson 

September 22 -- In their own words: Laura Leonard (Stanton)

September 22 -- In their own words: Adam Koch

September 22 -- In their own words: John Buikema 

September 22 -- In their own words: Sam Raven

September 22 -- In their own words: Jason McCrindle 

September 21 -- In their own words: Gladys Atrill

September 21 -- In their own words: Murray Hawse

September 9 -- Northwest Mayor Elections (video)

September 9 -- A look at who is running during this years municipal election

September 9 -- Nomination period extended for Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako Area A

September 9 -- Challenger steps forward for Smither's Mayor chain

September 9 -- Casda Thomas says she won't seek re-election 

September 9 -- Another Current Smithers councillor not running again

September 9 -- Prospective candidates have until 4:00 today to submit nomination packages for Municipal elections 

September 8 -- At least half of the current Smithers councillors will not be running again

September 8 -- Adam Koch throws his name in the ring 

September 7 -- Daughter of Smithers' first female mayor makes bid for council seat 

September 1 -- Nomination process for the upcoming municipal elections starts this week 

August 31 -- Kitimat and Smithers team up to attract more women to local governments in northwest B.C. 

August 23 -- Councillor Lorne Benson says he does not intend to seek re-election

August 19 -- Where have all the Mayors gone? (audio)

August 11 -- Sam Raven announces intent to run for Council
August 10 -- Sam Raven announces candidacy for Smithers Council 

July 26 -- Mayor Gladys Atrill intends to seek re-election

July 25 -- Smithers Mayor officially running for re-election 

July 20 --  Atrill seeks reelection as Smithers Mayor

Telkwa

Official Declaration of Candidates

Telkwa Election Results

News Items:

September 29 -- An introduction to the Village of Telkwa Mayoral candidates and new and returning councillors

September 21 -- In their own words: Derek Meerdink
September 21 -- In their own words: Leroy Dekens

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Haida Gwaii

Masset

Official Declaration of Candidates

Masset Election Results

Port Clements

Official Declaration of Candidates

Port Clements Election Results

Daajing Giids

Official Declaration of Candidates

Daajing Giids Election Results

News Items:

October 13 -- Daajing Giids candidates share their visions for the village

September 28 -- In their own words: Leslie Johnson

September 12 -- Daajing Giids and Port Clements will be gearing up for a fall election race 

September 9 -- Prospective candidates have until 4:00 today to submit nomination packages for Municipal elections 

August 19 -- Where have all the Mayors gone? (audio)

North Coast Regional District

Official Declaration of Candidates

North Coast Regional District Results

Prince Rupert and Port Edward notes can be explored here.