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Castlegar byelection nomination deadline days away

Deadline for candidates is March 19
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The deadline for candidates to enter the Castlegar byelection in just days away.

Nomination packages must be returned to the chief election officer at City Hall by 4 p.m. Friday, March 19.

To qualify as a candidate a person must meet the following criteria:

• You must be 18 years of age or older on general voting day (April 24, 2021)

• You must be a Canadian citizen

• You must be a resident of British Columbia for at least 6 months prior to the date of nomination

• Not disqualified by any statute or law, from being nominated, elected or holding office

• Nominees must be nominated by two resident electors of the City of Castlegar

• Nominees (the candidate) are not required to be a resident or non-resident property owner in the City of Castlegar

More information can be found at castlegar.ca/2021byelection

So far three candidates — Kirk Duff, Gord Lamont and Florio Vasilakakis — have entered the race for mayor. One candidate — Shirley Falstead — has notified the Castlegar News that they have entered the council race.



betsy.kline@castlegarnews.com

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Betsy Kline

About the Author: Betsy Kline

After spending several years as a freelance writer for the Castlegar News, Betsy joined the editorial staff as a reporter in March of 2015. In 2020, she moved into the editor's position.
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