Candidates can access nomination packages for the February 2025 by-election in Coquitlam.
Candidate packages are now available for individuals intending to run in the 2025 School District 43 School Trustee by-election, scheduled for February 22, 2025.
Prospective candidates can download the nomination package from the city’s website or request a printed version via the elections office. Nomination papers must be submitted to the Chief or Deputy Chief Election Officer between January 7 and January 17, 2025.
To qualify as a candidate, individuals must meet the criteria outlined in Section 32 of the School Act. Details can be accessed through the city’s election website.
Eligible voters will elect a School Trustee for the remainder of a four-year term on February 22, 2025. Advance voting is set for February 12 and 15, 2025. Information on voter eligibility and polling locations is available online.
The City of Coquitlam offers various channels for residents to stay informed, including email newsletters, social media, and a mobile app. These services provide updates on city news, events, and services.
For further information, media representatives can contact Kerri Wells, the Chief Election Officer at the City of Coquitlam.
The City acknowledges the hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓ word ‘kʷikʷəƛ̓əm,’ meaning ‘Red Fish Up the River,’ reflecting the traditional lands of the kʷikʷəƛ̓əm First Nation.