2022 Municipal Election

As of October 19, 2022, the Official Election Results for the 2022 General Local Election are made as follows:

Mayor

• Joan Atkinson

Councillors

• Andy Barnes
• Viktor Brumovsky
• Amber Hipkiss
• Raye McMeeken
• Kyle Tapper
• Jesse Wright

Determination of Election Results

Declaration of Official Election Results - Mayor

Declaration of Official Election Results - Councillors

The 2022 Municipal Election preliminary results are as follows:

Mayor

Joan Atkinson - 483 votes (Elected)

Mitch Mortensen - 191 votes

Councillors

Jesse Wright - 526 votes (Elected)

Andy Barnes - 519 votes (Elected)

Viktor Brumovsky - 514 votes (Elected)

Kyle Tapper - 474 votes (Elected)

Raye McMeeken - 399 votes (Elected)

Amber Hipkiss - 385 votes (Elected)

Peter Kyllo - 333 votes

Jamie Gordy - 219 votes

Janice Nelson - 160 votes

John Dunnings - 91 votes

Resident and Non-Resident Electors can now complete the Request for Mail Ballot document.

Request for Mail Ballot - document

Please fill out the document and return to the District Office by:

• Email;
• Mail (1 Mackenzie Blvd., Bag 340, Mackenzie, BC, V0J 2C0);
• Fax (250-997-5186); or
• In person

Once completed forms are received, mail ballots will be delivered according to the preference indicated on the forms, starting September 28th.

Residents are encouraged to attend advanced voting on October 5th or 14th at the District Municipal Office from 8:00 am - 8:00 pm or General Voting Day on Saturday October 15th at the Mackenzie Legion from 8:00 am - 8:00 pm.

As of September 19, 2022, after 4:00 pm, the District of Mackenzie is officially declaring the 2022 General Local Election by voting for the following candidates:

Candidates for the office of Mayor:

• Atkinson, Joan
• Mortensen, Mitch

Candidates for the offices of Councillor:

• Barnes, Andy
• Brumovsky, Viktor
• Dunnings, John
• Gordy, Jamie
• Hipkiss, Amber
• Kyllo, Peter
• McMeeken, Raye
• Nelson, Janice
• Tapper, Kyle
• Wright, Jesse

Official Declaration Document

At the close of the Nomination Period on September 9, 2022 after 4:00 pm, the following persons are candidates in the 2022 General Local Election:

Candidates for the office of Mayor:

Atkinson, Joan - Mackenzie, BC

Clavet, Micheal - Mackenzie, BC

Mortensen, Mitch Leighton - Mackenzie, BC

Candidates for the offices of Councillor:

Barnes, Andy - Mackenzie, BC

Brumovsky, Viktor John - Mackenzie, BC

Dunnings, John Robert - Mackenzie, BC

Gordy, Jamie - Mackenzie, BC

Hipkiss, Amber - Mackenzie, BC

Kyllo, Peter Stephen - Mackenzie, BC

McMeeken, Raye Marie - Mackenzie, BC

Nelson, Janice Marilyn - Mackenzie, BC

Tapper, Kyle Jacob - Mackenzie, BC

Wright, Jesse William - Mackenzie, BC

Official Declaration Document

School District No. 57 - Declaration of Candidates

Regional District of Fraser-Fort George - Declaration of Candidates

THINKING OF RUNNING FOR COUNCIL?

The District will be hosting a pre-candidate information session for individuals thinking of running in the upcoming election.

EVENT INFO:

• 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
• Tuesday, August 23, 2022
• Mackenzie Recreation Centre

The session will include:

• Overview of the District of Mackenzie
• Elected Official Roles and Responsibilities
• Nomination and Election Information
• Question and Answer Period

WON'T BE ABLE TO ATTEND?

Following the meeting, copies of the presentation materials as well as a summary of the questions and answers discussed will be posted on the District website and Let's Chat Mackenzie. Hard copies will be available at the District Office, 1 Mackenzie Blvd.

QUESTIONS?

Connect with District's Election staff:

In-Person: District Office, 1 Mackenzie Blvd. during regular office hours

By Phone: 250-997-3221

Email Us

Nomination packages are now available for the offices of:

• Mayor (one) 1 to be elected
• Councillor (six) 6 to be elected

Nomination Package:

Part 1 - Forms

Part 2 - Resources

Nomination Packages can also be picked up in person at the District Municipal Office - Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm.

The nomination packages will be received by the Chief Election Officer and Deputy Chief Election Officer as follows:

• From: Tuesday August 30, 2022 - 9:00 am
• To: Friday September 9, 2022 - 4:00 pm

Packages can be submitted:

By hand, mail or other delivery service:

• District of Mackenzie, 1 Mackenzie Blvd., Bag 340, Mackenzie, BC, V0J 2C0
• By fax: 250-997-5186
• By email: election@districtofmackenzie.ca

The 2022 General Local Election (Mayor, Councillors, and School Trustees) is happening this fall. All eligible voters are encouraged to vote for their new Mayor (one), Councillors (six), and School Trustee (one).

WHEN?

General Voting Day is Saturday, October 15, 2022, from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm. You may also vote at any of our Advance Voting Days on:

• Wednesday, October 5, 2022
• Friday, October 14, 2022

If none of the above dates work for you, you may also vote by Mail Ballot stay tuned for details how to request.

WHERE?

Advanced Voting - October 5 & 14 - District Municipal Office, 1 Mackenzie Blvd.

General Voting Day - October 15 - Mackenzie Legion - 357 Skeena Drive

INFORMATION and CONTACT

You may contact the election team with any question through the following methods:

• Phone: 250-997-3221 (Emily Kaehn and Chelsea Smirle)
• Email: election@districtofmackenzie.ca

Election Officials for the 2022 General Local election are:

Emily Kaehn - Chief Election Officer

Chelsea Smirle - Deputy Chief Election Officer