Public Notice is hereby given to the electors of the Town of Golden that nominations will be received for the following offices for a 4-year term:
- Mayor - one (1) to be elected
- Councillor - six (6) to be elected
Nomination packages are available for pickup at Town Hall, Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. or online at www.golden.ca/election.
Nominations will be received by the Chief Election Officer or designate, from 9 a.m. September 1, 2026, to 4 p.m. September 11, 2026 (excluding statutory holidays and weekends) by:
- Hand, mail or delivery service to:
810 9th Ave, Box 350, Golden BC, V0A 1H0 - Email at election@golden.ca
- Fax (250-344-6577)
Town Hall is open Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. To avoid delays in filing nomination papers in person, it is recommended to make an appointment by email at election@golden.ca or call 250-344-2271.
Nominations will not be accepted after 4 p.m. on Friday, September 11, 2026.
Qualifications for Office
A person is qualified to be nominated, elected, and to hold office as a member of local government if they are:
- a Canadian citizen;
- 18 years of age or older on general voting day October 17, 2026;
- A resident of British Columbia for at least 6 months immediately before the day nomination papers are filed (prior to March 10, 2026); and
- not disqualified by the Local Government Act or any other enactment from voting in an election in British Columbia or from being nominated for, being elected to, or holding office.
Campaign Period Expense Limits
In accordance with the Local Elections Campaign Financing Act, for the 2026 general local election, the following expense limits for candidates during the campaign period apply:
- Mayor - $12,323.78
- Councillor - $6,161.89
Third Party Advertising Limits
In accordance with the Local Elections Campaign Financing Act, for the 2022 general local elections, the following third party advertising limits apply:
- Mayor and Councillor $924.28
For more information on the nomination process, contact:
Dawn Attorp, Chief Election Officer
Email: election@golden.ca
Alysha Saville, Deputy Chief Election Officer
Email: election@golden.ca
Phone: 250-344-2271 ext. 235
Carrie White, Deputy Chief Election Officer
Email: election@golden.ca
Phone: 250-344-2271 ext. 224
For more information on campaign period expense limits and third party advertising limits, contact:
Elections BC
Toll-free phone: 1-800-661-8683
Website: www.elections.bc.ca
Email: electoral.finance@elections.bc.ca
