Are you interested in running for public office in British Columbia? The 2022 General Local Elections for BC are happening this fall on October 15, 2022. You can apply to run for Mayor, City Councillor, or School Board Trustee. Each is an important role to fill for your community and your constituents.

As electoral candidates, there are a number of dates that are of importance leading to the election. You can view the full list of key dates for the 2022 BC General Local Elections at Elections BC.

If you don’t already have a website set up for your campaign, Electable is ready to launch your Mayor, Council, or School Board Trustee campaign today with our Basic Campaign Website, or our Managed Campaign Website.

The BC Government has created a good resource for those applying to run as a municipal candidate. Read about Running for Local Office in BC here. The information includes:

1. Candidate Eligibility
2. Nominations and Financial Disclosure
3. Election Campaigns
4. Election Advertising and Campaign Finance Rules
5. Responsible Conduct

Our team at Electable has also prepared a few resources for each candidate type:

Mayoral and City Councillor Electoral Candidates

1. Elections BC: 2022 General Local Elections
2. Union of BC Municipalities: Local Government Elections
3. CBC News: A Guide to the Salary of Every Mayor and councillor in British Columbia

School Board Trustee Candidates

1. BC School Trustees Association: Guide for School Trustee Candidates.
2. BC School Trustees Association: About School Board Trustees: The Role of Boards.
3. BC Government: School Trustee Election Procedures in BC

Whatever civic role you’re running for, you have a vision to share and hopefully, a leadership role waiting for you. Sign up for your election website at Electable and get your campaign off to a great start.

Details are available for each of the municipalities in British Columbia.

We’re excited to see what you bring to the table in your community.