October, 2022 Archives

The BC Electoral Boundaries Commission has released their Preliminary Report, which recommends changes to British Columbia's electoral districts for provincial elections.

The Commission is seeking feedback on the recommendations in the report. View the report and other resources and learn about opportunities for input at the links below:

• Read the Preliminary Report online
• Complete the website survey
• View the schedule of upcoming public hearings
• Explore maps, data and other resources

Pursuant to Section 146 of the Local Government Act, the Chief Election Officer has declared the Offical Election Results for the 2022 General Local Elections as follows:

"I, Marg Coulson, Chief Election Officer, do hereby declare elected JASON WIEBE, who received the highest number of valid votes for the office of Mayor.

Dated at Keremeos, BC this 19^th day of October, 2022"

The highlights of Council decisions at the October 17, 2022 Regular Council meeting can be reviewed here.

The Inaugural meeting of the new Council will take place on November 7, 2022. Location will be confirmed closer to that date.

A general local election was held in Keremeos today, October 15, 2022, and voting concluded at 8:00 pm. As Councillors were elected by acclamation, the voting was for the position of Mayor only.

The preliminary count of ballots is as follows:

Keremeos’ Mayor-Elect is Jason Wiebe for a term of four years.

Congratulations to Jason Wiebe, and thanks to Arlene Arlow for a diligent campaign.

The inaugural meeting of the new Council will take place in Council Chambers, 702-4^th Street, Keremeos, on November 7, 2022 at 6:00 pm.

The next Regular Council meeting, and final Council meeting of this 4-year term, will take place in Council Chambers at 4:30 pm on Monday, October 17, 2022. Review the agenda package here.

The inaugural meeting of the next term of Council is scheduled for Monday, November 7, 2022 at 6:00 pm.

The October 5, 2022 advance voting was well-attended, with a preliminary count of 167 ballots cast for Mayoral candidates. Additionally, 16 mail ballots have been returned to date.

General voting day takes place on Saturday, October 15, 2022 at Victory Hall, 427-7th Avenue, Keremeos, 8 am to 8 pm.

For more information on the Mayoral candidates, see Municipal Elections

Highlights of the Regular Council Meeting held October 3, 2022 at 6 pm can be reviewed here.

The next Regular Council Meeting will be held Monday, October 17, 2022 at 4:30 pm in Council Chambers, 702-4th Street, Keremeos.