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By-election procedures underway for Council seat

    penticton city hall
    penticton city hall

    Candidate nomination packages are now available at City Hall from the chief election officer or by downloading it online at the City’s website.

    “We’re holding a pre-candidate workshop on February 4th at City Hall in Council Chambers for anyone who is interested in running in the by-election,” says Angie Collison, the City’s chief election officer. “This is a good opportunity to learn more about the role of an elected official and a chance to ask questions of staff. It’s also an opportunity to experience what it might be like to sit at the Council table.”

    The workshop will start at 5 p.m.

    The candidate nomination package includes:

    ·         Checklist for completing package

    ·         Nomination documents that must be submittedPolitical signage regulations

    ·         Council Code of Conduct

    Completed nomination packages will be accepted at City Hall between 9 a.m. on February 18 to 4 p.m. on February 28. Submitted nomination package will be posted on the City’s website.

    The general voting day for the by-election is April 5, 2025.

    For more information or to download a nomination package, go to https://www.penticton.ca/elections