2022 Local Election
The 2022 General Local Elections will be held on October 15, 2022
Local Government elections in British Columbia are held every four years. This includes elections for Mayors, Councillors and School Trustees.
This page will be regularly updated as new information and forms become available.
On Saturday, October 15, 2022, voters in the City of Rossland will vote to elect: 1 Mayor, 6 Councillors, 1 School Trustee to the board of School District No. 20 (Kootenay-Columbia). Early voting opportunities will be held on Wednesday, October 5 and Wednesday, October 12, 2022. All voting opportunities are open 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Key Dates
| Election Period | January 1 to September 16 |
| Nomination Packages Available | Early August |
| Nomination Period | August 30 to September 9 |
| Last Day to Withdraw From Being a Candidate | September 16 |
| Campaign Period | September 16 to October 15 |
| Advance Voting Opportunities | October 5 and October 12 |
| General Voting Day | October 15 |
| Declaration of Official Results | October 19 |
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Voter Information & Eligibility
You can vote in the City of Rossland election for Mayor and Councillors, and School District No. 20 Trustee if you are a resident of Rossland (“resident elector”), or own property in Rossland even if you don’t reside in Rossland (“non-resident property elector”). Click the link below to learn voter requirements, eligibility and required identification.
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