On the ballot will be a referendum question which will affect your taxes. The question involves a new funding model for recreation which is being proposed for all electoral areas to share proportionately in the costs of the major recreation facilities throughout the CVRD. Director Sierra Acton questions why funding for recreation is shared proportionately but not other services.
Please come out and vote on this important referendum question.
For more information on the new funding model and referendum go to: https://www.planyourcowichan.ca/recfund
The referendum question on whether you support this new funding model will be on the ballot. If it passes Area B Shawnigan Lake will see an increase in taxes.
Registering to Vote
If you were registered with Elections BC as of June 23, 2022 you will be on the Voters list, or bring two pieces of ID with your address to register at time of voting. (Residents do not receive a voter card in the mail for municipal/regional elections.)
Early Voting
When: Wednesday, October 5
Time:8 AM to 8 PM
Where: Kerry Park Recreation Centre, 1035 Shawnigan Mill Bay Road, Mill Bay
When: Tuesday, October 11
Time:8 AM to 8 PM
Where: Kerry Park Recreation Centre, 1035 Shawnigan Mill Bay Road, Mill Bay
General Voting Day
When: Saturday October 15th
Time:8 AM to 8 PM
Where: Shawnigan Lake Community Centre, 2804 Shawnigan Lake Road
Mail-in Ballot Information
Please leave sufficient time to apply for your mail-in voting package. You can receive the voting package by mail or pick it up, and then return your mail-in vote.
Information and an online application form is available at https://www.cvrd.ca/2899/Mail-Ballot-Voting.
Alternate arrangements to vote can be made by contacting Legislative Services Division at the CVRD.
Phone: (250) 746-2574, or toll free 1-(800) 665-3955 (ext. 2574)
When: During regular business hours, 8 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday to Friday
Email: elections@cvrd.bc.ca
What if we live elsewhere but own a property in Shawnigan?
Yes, you can still vote if Shawnigan Lake is not your primary address. Non-Resident Property Elector Applications and consent forms can be obtained here:
(https://cvrd.ca/DocumentCenter/View/2028/F-27-Non-Resident-Property-Elector-Application) which can be downloaded and submitted to:
Legislative Services Division
175 Ingram Street
Duncan, BC
Phone: Legislative Services Division at 250.746.2503 or 1.800.665.3955
Hours: 8 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday to Friday, excluding statutory holidays
Inform your Vote
What: All South Cowichan CVRD Area Director Candidates Public Question Period
When: Sunday, October 2, 2022
Time:1 PM to 3 PM
Where: Cobble Hill Community Hall, 3550 Watson Avenue, Cobble Hill, BC