It’s exactly three months until Richmond’s local election and eligible candidates can now access information packages from the City of Richmond.
The candidate nomination period officially begins on Tuesday, Sept. 4 at 9 a.m. and runs until Friday, Sept. 14 at 4 p.m. To run in the election, a candidate must have been a resident of B.C. for at least six months before filing their documents, be 18 years or older on voting day, be a Canadian citizen and not be disqualified by law.
Election packages are available online at richmond.ca/elections or at the Richmond Elections Office, which is open from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays.
Additional information online includes expense limits, signage restrictions, important deadlines and videos from the provincial government highlighting what makes a strong candidate and what to expect while in local office. There is also information available for voters and anyone who is interested in employment during the election.
Richmond’s general election is scheduled for Oct. 20. A mayor, eight councillors and seven school board trustees will be voted in.
