How businesses can vote in Victoria by-election

The Chamber has reached out to all 11 candidates registered for the City of Victoria‘s by-election on Dec. 12. We want to know where candidates stand on issues that are priorities for our members and the region’s business community. We’ll share the responses next week. We’re also hosting a candidate discussion on Nov. 25 at noon.
 
This by-election is a rare opportunity for people who have businesses or income properties in the municipality but live outside its borders.
 
Typically during civic elections, voters will cast their ballot in the municipality in which they reside. But doing so disqualifies them from also voting in a different municipality where they own commercial property.
 
With the Dec. 12 by-election only happening in Victoria, there’s a lot of interest from people who have a business in the city but live outside its borders.
 
For information on who is eligible to vote as a non-resident property elector, here’s a link to the details. A few notable requirements include:

• You must be a registered owner of the real property and are not holding the property in trust for a corporation or another trust. There is no corporate vote in BC.
• If there is more than one registered owner, you’ll need written consent of the majority and only one of you can cast a vote as the non-resident property elector.

 
Call Legislative Services at 250-361-0571, or check out Victoria.ca for 2020 Information for Voters, including what documents you need to register as a non-resident property elector.
 
It’s a great opportunity for business owners to ensure their voice is represented on Victoria council.