Month: October 2011

The next Richmond General Local and School Election will be held on Saturday November 19, 2011. Below is information on voting eligibility and voting opportunities.

This information is provided by the Malcolm Brodie Campaign. Please check with the City of Richmond Election Office website, or 604-276-4100, for verification.

General Voting Day

On Saturday November 19, 2011 Richmond electors may vote at any one of the following 32 voting places, from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm:

Advance Voting Days

Advance voting opportunities will be from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm at the following locations on the following dates:

Voting Eligibility

You may vote in the Richmond General Local and School Election if you:

1. are a Canadian citizen;
2. are, or will be, 18 years of age or more on General Voting Day (Saturday November 19, 2011);
3. have lived in BC for a least 6 months prior to the voting registration date of May 17, 2011;
4. have lived in Richmond for at least 30 days prior to local residency requirement registration date of October 19, 2011; and
5. are not disqualified from voting by the Local Government Act or any other enactment.

ID Requirement for Voting

If your name is already on the voters list, you do not need ID at the time of voting.  But, if you are not registered and are eligible to vote, you may register at the time of voting with the following ID requirements:

1. at least 2 pieces of ID that provide evidence of your identity and place of residence, at least one of which must contain your signature, OR
2. at least 2 pieces of ID that provide evidence of your identity, at least one of which must contain your signature, and then you must make a solemn declaration as to your place of residence.

The following are examples of acceptable ID:

• Canadian Passport
• BC Driver’s License
• BC ID Card
• BC Care Card or BC Gold Care Card
• Birth Certificate
• Canadian Citizenship Card
• Social Insurance Card
• Certificate of Vehicle Insurance
• Credit Cards or Debit Cards
• Property Tax Notice or Utility Bill