2005 News and Information
Richmond Voters Go to Polls November 19
16 November 2005Richmond electors will go to the polls this Saturday, November 19, 2005 in the Richmond General Local and School Election. Electors will be choosing a Mayor and eight Councillors for the City of Richmond and seven School Trustees for the Richmond School District.
Voting in the election will take place between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. Voting will be conducted at 34 voting places throughout the City of Richmond.
In early November, registered electors were sent a Voting Place Card. This Card designates a voting place for the elector, based on the address shown on the List of Electors. Electors must vote at the voting place specified for their voting division, based on their current residential address. The only exceptions are those using: (a) advance voting; and (b) those voting by mail ballot because of injury, illness or physical disability.
Non-registered voters may still register and vote on November 19 provided they meet the eligibility requirements and produce two pieces of identification. At least one of the pieces of identification must provide the elector’s signature and must show proof of residence.
To be an eligible voter you must be: a Canadian citizen, 18 years of age by election day; resident of BC for six months and resident of Richmond for 30 days immediately prior to election day and not disqualified by law from voting.
If you require physical assistance at the Voting Place you may bring one person with you to assist you in the voting booth. Curbside voting is available for those who can drive to their Voting Place, but are physically unable to enter the Voting Place.
If you require translation assistance at the Voting Place you may bring one person with you to assist you in the voting booth.
Further information on voter eligibility, voting day registration and on any other election matters may be obtained by visiting the City Election Office, City Hall, 6911 No. 3 Road, Richmond, or by calling (604) 276-4100 between 8:15 a.m. and 5 p.m. on weekdays. The City Election Office will also be open on General Voting Day.
For more online information on voting in Richmond see About the 2005 Election.
