DECLARATION OF OFFICIAL ELECTION RESULTS
2024 BY-ELECTION PRELIMINARY RESULTS
The City of Port Alberni Municipal Council is comprised of a mayor and six councillors elected for a four-year term. A by-election for one (1) Councillor for the City of Port Alberni will be held on Saturday, December 14, 2024 at Echo Centre - 4255 Wallace Street.
City Councillor John Douglas passed away suddenly on July 11, 2024. Section 54 of the Local Government Act requires that an election be held as soon as practicable when a vacancy occurs in an elected local government office.
Residents of BC, as well as property owners within jurisdiction are eligible to vote, provided they meet the Local Government Act eligibility requirements (see general election information below for details).
Should you have questions which are not addressed on these web pages, please contact City Hall:
- by phone at 250 720-2822
- by email to election@portalberni.ca
- or in person at 4850 Argyle Street, Port Alberni during regular business hours
More information is available at: www.portalberni.ca/running-for-council
Candidates
Mail Ballot Opportunity
Notices
Declaration of By-Election By Voting
Notice of Election By Voting
Declaration of Candidates
Voter Registration
Notice of Nomination
Key Dates
We have all the background on the candidates, voter information, FAQs and more. Stay informed and find out what you need to know.
- General Local Elections 101 (link is external) from the Ministry of Municipal Affairs
- Voter's Guide (link is external) from the Ministry of Municipal Affairs
- Voter's Guide to Local Elections - Chinese-traditional
- Voter's Guide to Local Elections - Chinese-simplified
- Voter's Guide to Local Elections - Farsi
- Voter's Guide to Local Elections - French
- Voter's Guide to Local Elections - Korean
- Voter's Guide to Local Elections - Punjabi
General Election Information:
- Running for Council
- Voter Information Including How to Vote by Mail
- Voter FAQ's
- Non-Resident Property Elector
- Public Notices
- First Nations - Voting Information
Local Elections Legislation:
City of Port Alberni Election and Assent Voting Bylaw No. 5054, 2022
City of Port Alberni Sign Bylaw 2014, Bylaw No. 4843
The City of Port Alberni Municipal Council is comprised of a mayor and six councillors elected for a four-year term; the next general local government election will be held on Saturday, October 17, 2026.
Past Election Results
You can view the results of the most recent elections by clicking the links below.