Nanaimo Ladysmith Public Schools

Local By-Election 2024 – School Trustee

General Election Day is Saturday, September 14, 2024 

  

Preliminary results- September 14, 2024 9:30 pm

HARRIS, TIM – 594 votes

BROWN, JOAN – 224 votes

Declaration of Candidates

Declaration of Candidates – 4:05 pm Friday, August 9, 2024

Declaration of Election by Voting

Declaration of Election by Voting – 4:05pm Monday, August 19, 2024

BROWN, Joan

HARRIS, Tim

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By-Election Voting Opportunities

DateTimeTypeLocation
Tuesday, July 9, 20246:00 pmThinking about running for office?Video overview of roles and responsibilities
Tuesday, July 30, 20249:00am – 4:00pmNomination Period OpensDistrict Administrative Centre
Friday, August 9, 20244:00 pmNomination Period ClosesDistrict Administration Centre
Friday, August 9, 20244:01 pmDeclaration of Candidates
Friday, August 16, 202412:00 amEnd of Election Period
Saturday, August 17, 202412:01 amStart of Campaign
Wednesday, September 4, 20248:00am – 8:00pmAdvance Voting DayDistrict Administration Centre (Board Room) – 395 Wakesiah Ave, Nanaimo
Thursday, September 5, 2024 (NEW DATE)3:00pm – 7:00pmSpecial Voting DayGabriola Elementary School Gym- 680 N Road, Gabriola
Saturday, September 7, 20248:00am – 8:00pmAdvance Voting DayDistrict Administration Centre (Board Room)- 395 Wakesiah Ave, Nanaimo
Monday, September 9, 20243:00pm – 7:00pmSpecial Voting DayLadysmith Primary School Gym- 510 Sixth Avenue, Ladysmith
Tuesday, September 10, 20243:00pm – 7:00pmSpecial Voting DaySeaview Elementary School Gym- 7000 Lantzville School Rd, Lantzville
Thursday, September 12, 20243:00pm – 7:00pmSpecial Voting DayGabriola Elementary School Gym- 680 N Road, Gabriola
Friday, September 13, 202410:00am – 2:00pmSpecial Voting DayDistrict Administration Centre (Board Room)- 395 Wakesiah Ave, Nanaimo
Saturday, September 14, 20248:00am – 8:00pmGeneral Election DayMcGirr Elementary Gym- 6199 McGirr Rd, Nanaimo

Ladysmith Secondary Gym- 710 6 Ave, Ladysmith

Cedar Secondary Gym- 1640 MacMillan Rd, Nanaimo

District Administration Centre (Board Room)- 395 Wakesiah Ave, Nanaimo

Beginning in 2014, general local government elections in British Columbia will be held every four years, including the elections for the offices of School District Trustee on the Board of Education. For information on all aspects of voting or running for office in local government elections, please visit “Preparing for the Role of School Trustee” section on our website and/or visit the following websites:

BC School Trustees Association

Serving and supporting BC’s Boards of Education since 1905.

Elections BC

A non-partisan Office of the Legislature

Governance & Powers – General
Local Elections

General local elections (and by-elections) are the most direct way for the public to influence their local government, school district or other local governance body by determining the individuals who then make decisions ad govern on their behalf following general voting day.

Ministry of Education – School Trustee Election Procedures

The School Trustee Election Procedures in British Columbia guide is intended to bring together the relevant features of the acts and regulations governing Board of Education elections.

Questions

Any questions regarding the election? Please email.

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  • 18 years of age or older on voting day;
  • A resident within the geographical boundaries of the school district for at least 30 days immediately before;
  • Not otherwise disqualified by law from voting.
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  • B.C. Identification Card
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  • Utility Bill

Declaration of Preliminary Official Election ResultsDownload

Preliminary Election Results Form No 6-1 SD68Download