Port Coquitlam voters can cast their ballots early in the upcoming municipal election at two advance polls this week.

Qualified voters can head to the polls before the Oct. 15 general election day to cast their ballot for selecting six councillors to serve the City for a four-year term.

When & where are advance polls?

• Wednesday Oct. 5, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at The Outlet, 2248 McAllister St. (access from McAllister St. or Leigh Square)
• Saturday, Oct. 8, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Hyde Creek Recreation Centre, 1379 Laurier Ave.

Who Can Vote?

• Anyone on the Provincial Voters List is already registered to vote in the municipal election.
• Residents can also register at the advance polls or on election day with two pieces of identification (one signed), providing they meet the following requirements:

Resident Electors must:

• Be a resident of the City of Port Coquitlam;
• Be 18 years or older as of Oct. 15, 2022;
• Be a Canadian citizen;
• Be a B.C. resident for at least six months immediately before the day of registration; and
• Not disqualified from voting in an election

Non-resident Property Electors must:

• Be 18 years or older as of Oct. 15, 2022;
• Be a Canadian citizen;
• Be a B.C. resident for at least six months immediately before the day of registration; and
• Not disqualified from voting in an election
• Be a registered owner of real property in the City for at least 30 days immediately before the day of registration;
• Be registered as a non-resident property elector only in relation to one parcel of real property in the City; and
• If applicable, have written consent from majority of registered owners.

Where is mail ballot voting available?
Mail ballot voting is available for qualified voters in Port Coquitlam until noon Oct. 15. As of Oct. 3, residents will need to pick up their ballot at the Elections Office once their application has been approved. Apply online at portcoquitlam.ca/elections.

The Port Coquitlam Election Office must receive the completed mail ballot by 8 p.m. on Oct. 15, 2022.

Find election info online
A variety of election information can be found on the City website including:

• Where and when to vote
• Who is running for office
• Requirements for resident voters and non-resident property owners
• Eligible I.D. for those registering at the polls
• Information for candidates
• Unofficial election results posted on Oct. 15

Why vote?
Cities make decisions about services that affect our everyday lives such as community planning, business zoning, transportation, property taxes, festivals and events; and they provide water, sewer, roads, policing, parks and recreation services.

Voter turnout in Port Coquitlam in 2018 was 28.8 per cent, with 11,904 voters casting ballots.

For more information about the local election, go to:
portcoquitlam.ca/vote – follow #pocovotes2022 on social media.