If eligible, you may vote in a local election in the Sunshine Coast Regional District (SCRD) or the Gambier Island Local Trust Area as either a resident elector or as a non-resident property elector – someone who owns property in the jurisdiction but lives somewhere else in BC. This guide answers a few of the basic questions about local government elections in British Columbia.

The Sunshine Coast Regional District uses the Provincial Voters’ List as its List of Resident Electors. If you have previously registered as a resident elector or non-resident property elector, you will continue to be registered as an elector.

If you are not on the List of Electors, but qualify to vote, you may register on voting day at your designated voting place.To register at the voting place, you must provide election staff with two pieces of identification (ID). The ID must prove who you are and where you live.

At least one piece must have your signature on it. If your ID does not show your residential address, you can make a “solemn declaration” as to your residency. Acceptable forms of voter identification are set out in the Local Government Elections Regulation as follows:

• British Columbia Driver’s Licence
• BC Identification Card
• BC Services Card (photo or non-photo)
• Certificate of Indian Status
• Citizenship or membership cards from a First Nation or Métis Nation BC
• ICBC Owner’s Certificate of Insurance and Vehicle Licence
• BC CareCard or BC Gold CareCard
• Government assistance form (SDES8)
• Social Insurance Number card or letter from the Government of Canada
• Canadian citizenship card
• Real property tax notice
• Utility bill indicating name and address
• Credit or debit card

Non-resident property owners may also register at the time of voting; however advance registration is encouraged.

You may apply to register as a Non-Resident Property Elector at;

Sunshine Coast Regional District Office, located at 1975 Field Road, Sechelt, during regular office hours, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday, excluding statutory holidays.

You will be asked to provide two pieces of identification and proof that you are the registered owner of the property. If the property is owned jointly with other individuals, you must also have the written consent of the majority of the owners to vote as the non-resident property elector. An application to register as a non-resident property elector will be uploaded to this page in April.

Voting place locations will be advertised in local newspapers and posted here, once an election has been declared by the Chief Election Officer. Any inconsistency with the Local Government Act is unintentional and for accuracy, reference should be made to that Act.

Official election notices will be published in the Coast Reporter newspaper.

The Province of British Columbia has uploaded a collection of information which is available to read by clicking here.

Resources include a wide array of information on running for local office, what every candidate needs to know, the role of elected officials, voters guides and the election process in general.

Elections BC oversees campaign financing, election advertising and third party sponsor rules.

Local governments have responsibility for administering voting and accepting candidate nomination forms.

For answers to questions about the Local Elections Campaign Financing Act (i.e. election advertising, third party sponsors and campaign financing rules), please contact Elections BC toll free at 1-800-661-8683; or by email at electoral.finance@elections.bc.ca.

Electoral Area A – Egmont / Pender Harbour – Leonard Lee (elected by acclamation)

Electoral Area B – Halfmoon Bay – Justine Gabias (Results here)

Electoral Area D – Roberts Creek – Kelly Backs (elected by acclamation)

Electoral Area E – Elphinstone – Donna McMahon (elected by acclamation)

Electoral Area F – West Howe Sound – Kate-Louise Stamford (elected by acclamation)