Nominations for candidates for the offices of Richmond mayor, councillor (eight to be elected), and school trustee (seven to be elected) will soon be accepted by the city's Chief Election Officer.
Those considering becoming a candidate will find all the information they need, including nomination packages, on the city's website or they can pick up a package at Richmond City Hall during work hours.
Submissions must be filed with the Chief Elections Officer at Richmond City Hall located at 6911 No. 3 Rd. during the following dates and times:
Tuesday, Oct. 4 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.; Wednesday, Oct. 5 - Thursday, Oct. 13 between 8: 30 a.m. and 5 p.m. (weekdays); Friday, Oct. 14 between 8: 30 a.m. and 4 p.m.
Nominations cannot be accepted after 4 p.m. on Friday Oct. 14.
As candidate nominations are received, their information will be posted on the city's website at www.richmond.ca/electionservices/ candidates/profiles.
This year, voters will find it easier to vote in Richmond.
There will be 32 voting places throughout the city and voters can cast their vote at any one of them versus going to a designated location.
All the information voters need can be accessed many ways this year - via the city's election Facebook page at facebook.com/ richmondvotes), the city's website at www.richmond. ca/electionservices/overview and through a comprehensive voter's guide that will be mailed to all households in early November.
- Look out for next Wednesday's edition of the News for the first in a series of special features on the upcoming civic election.
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