Ask many British Columbians how they feel about the province s "weak mayor" system at city hall and chances are very good you ll get a confused look. But understanding what that means explains why city councils are just as important – if not more so – as who you select for mayor.
The ward system, where candidates represent a specific geographic area of the city, is often debated in B.C. because of how long the ballots are in big cities. Proponents argue it improves representative democracy and voter turnout.