Vancouver is set to hold a byelection on April 5 to fill two vacant city council seats. OneCity Coun. Christine Boyle resigned after becoming an MLA, while Green Coun. Adriane Carr stepped down, citing a "loss of trust and confidence" in the mayor. If approved, nominations will open on Feb. 18, with the final list declared on Feb. 28.
The byelection is estimated to cost $2 million, with major expenses for the election office ($740,000) and voting equipment ($600,000). The 2022 general election cost $4.4 million and saw a 36.3% voter turnout. However, Vancouver’s last byelection in 2017 had only 11% voter participation, raising concerns about low engagement.
Advance voting will take place from March 26 to April 1 at City Hall, with 25 polling stations open on election day from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Despite the upcoming vote, Mayor Ken Sim’s ABC party will maintain its majority, leaving Green Coun. Pete Fry as the only opposition member. The outcome may not shift power but could reflect public sentiment.
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