Political expert says response to advance polls isn’t necessarily a predictor of election-day turnout people just appreciate more opportunities to vote
Races to watch include Victoria, where most of the sitting councillors are not returning, the Saanich mayoral race, and Langford, where a new slate is stirring things up
On Saturday, Oct. 15, voters across B.C. will go to the polls to choose new mayors, councils, regional district trustees, school boards and other local government officials.
Affordable housing, road safety, climate change and the possibility of amalgamating with the City of Victoria are all top of mind for voters in Vancouver Island’s most populous municipality.