Elections

2022 Election

The 2022 General Local Election will be held on Saturday, October 15, 2022 at the Sonora Center in the Gymnasium from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM. The Town of Osoyoos will be seeking candidates for Mayor, 4 Councillors and 2 Water Councillors.

Two Advance Voting opportunities will be held at the Town of Osoyoos Council Chambers on TBD.

This page will be updated as information is received throughout the election process.  This information will include the list of candidates running for positions or those acclaimed to positions as well as other important information regarding the election or voting.

If you would like more information on Running for Local Office, please go to:

•  https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/governments/local-governments/governance-powers/general-local-elections/running-for-local-office
• https://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/british-columbians-our-governments/local-governments/governance-powers/thinking_about_running_local_office.pdf

Informational videos about Local Government

Characteristics of Effective Locally Elected Officials
What is local government
Testing your readiness for running for Local Office

The Town’s election is conducted under the legislation provided through the Province of British Columbia. For more information on the legislation, proceedings or voter’s guide in various languages, please go to:  https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/governments/local-governments/governance-powers/general-local-elections

The Town of Osoyoos uses electronic voting machines.  Voting for candidates is still done by hand, on specially prepared ballots, but the vote counting is done electronically.  Manual counts of each and every vote are no longer required, which means the vote tally can be calculated within minutes of the final voter casting his or her ballot.  Unofficial election results are usually available within an hour of the close of polls.  The paper ballots are still retained in the event that a recount, whether electronic or manual, is required.

Past Election Information 

2019 By-Election Results | 2019 By-Election | 2018 Elections | 2018 Election Results | Declaration of Official Election Results |