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Plan your vote in ArmstrongOctober 17, 2026 · Races, locations, ID and deadlinesView plan
1. Confirm your races
Mayor · 1 seat
Council · 6 seats
SD83 — Area 1 trustee · 1 seat
SD83 Area 1 is one shared trustee race covering Armstrong, Spallumcheen and CSRD Area D. This guide displays the same candidacy in its covered communities. The district now declares this candidate elected by acclamation. No vote is required for this trustee seat. Officially elected by acclamation; no vote is required for this seat.
Your address and eligibility determine which races apply. Confirm rural, trustee and any special-service boundaries with the election office.
The SD83 trustee electoral area also includes Spallumcheen and CSRD Area D.
2. Choose when and where
General voting: October 17, 2026. Confirm the location and its hours before travelling.
Advance voting: October 7 and 14, 8 a.m.–8 p.m., City Hall.
General-day locations, individual opening hours and mail-ballot deadlines are not fully verified in this plan. Use the official source below or contact the election office.
3. Check ID and access
Check the official identification requirements for your registration and residency situation. Ask the election office about accessible entrances, assistance or special voting arrangements you need.
Source checked September 13, 2026. This plan needs no account and stores no personal information. Confirm changes with the election office.
Voting questions for Armstrong
Plain-language voter FAQ
General B.C. local-election rules, with voting information for Armstrong. Confirm your circumstances with the election office.
Who can vote as a resident?
You must be a Canadian citizen, 18 by general voting day, resident in B.C. for six months before registration, resident in the municipality or electoral area, and not legally disqualified. Renting does not exclude you.
For resident registration at voting, bring two documents proving identity and residence; one must have your signature. If they do not establish residence, a solemn declaration can establish it. Confirm accepted documents locally.
Are official voter guides available in other languages?
The Province of British Columbia publishes its local-election voter guide in Chinese Simplified, Chinese Traditional, English, Farsi, French, Korean and Punjabi. These links open the Province’s PDFs. Confirm local voting arrangements with your election office. Automatic browser translations of this website are not official translations.
Province of British Columbia resource listing. Links and publisher labels checked September 19, 2026. The guide links these files unchanged; it has not independently reviewed every translation.
Which school-trustee area applies to me?
Use the race and boundary notes for Armstrong below. Confirm your electoral area with the election office; choosing a community in this guide does not establish eligibility.
SD83 Area 1 is one shared trustee race covering Armstrong, Spallumcheen and CSRD Area D. This guide displays the same candidacy in its covered communities. The district now declares this candidate elected by acclamation. No vote is required for this trustee seat. Officially elected by acclamation; no vote is required for this seat.
The SD83 trustee electoral area also includes Spallumcheen and CSRD Area D.
Is this guide an official ballot? Do I need an account?
No. This is an independent research guide. Saving, comparing or sharing choices here does not cast a vote or register you to vote. Reading these answers needs no account, address or identification documents. Do not enter personal information in the search box.
General rules checked September 19, 2026 against the Act current to September 15. Community source last checked September 13, 2026. Local arrangements and trustee eligibility need confirmation with the election office.
THE PEOPLE RUNNING
Explore the candidates
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Mayor 4 candidates
Mayor
John Trainor
Listed nomination · checked October 3, 2026
John Trainor is running for Armstrong mayor. His profile focuses on public input, downtown access and reviewing the city’s financial plan.
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Trainor describes 18 years of previous council service and says that experience informs his candidacy.
He would review the five-year financial plan, consider tax pressures on seniors, address downtown parking and traffic, and improve cooperation with Spallumcheen.
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What the candidate has said publicly, with links to the original sources.
Chris Pieper is seeking the Armstrong mayoral seat. In his candidate-authored profile, he identifies health care advocacy, infrastructure and managed growth as priorities.
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Pieper says he served in municipal government for 31 years, including as councillor and mayor, before stepping away in 2022. He describes longstanding ties to Armstrong.
He calls for growth that retains Armstrong’s small-town character and better access to health care.
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Where they stand
What the candidate has said publicly, with links to the original sources.
Downtown, services and community priorities · Candidate questionnaire
Pieper says the underground downtown infrastructure work was necessary but wants the surface-road, parking and sidewalk design reconsidered. Wants to expand the local clinic and attract more doctors, identifying a need for both public and private funding. These are stated priorities, not a funded clinic expansion plan.
Published: September 22, 2026 page; answer revision dates not shown. Reviewed: October 8, 2026.
Public answers to Community Foundation North Okanagan’s separate Vital Vote questionnaire. These are candidate statements, not verified council votes or an OKLV questionnaire submission.
Joe Cramer is seeking another term as Armstrong mayor. His Chamber profile emphasizes responsible planning, reliable infrastructure and long-term financial sustainability.
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Cramer says he returned to Armstrong in 2018 after retiring and has volunteered in the community. He describes his first mayoral term as experience in municipal budgeting and planning.
He supports thoughtful growth through the Official Community Plan, transparent decision-making and seeking outside funding for municipal projects.
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Where they stand
What the candidate has said publicly, with links to the original sources.
Downtown, services and community priorities · Candidate questionnaire
Cramer supports downtown revitalization and wants it evaluated after completion. Supports conservation purchases where there is clear public benefit and value for taxpayers, preferring already designated or underused land for growth. Would consider sensitive-land impacts only for proven need, without a practical alternative, and with benefits outweighing environmental costs.
Published: September 22, 2026 page; answer revision dates not shown. Reviewed: October 8, 2026.
Public answers to Community Foundation North Okanagan’s separate Vital Vote questionnaire. These are candidate statements, not verified council votes or an OKLV questionnaire submission.
In his candidate-authored Chamber profile, Garhen Avalokiteshvara describes a background in the armed forces, field study and community volunteering. He emphasizes service, sustainable thinking and local participation.
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He says he worked as a technical liaison with international humanitarian organizations and volunteers in Armstrong. These are campaign biography claims; professional credentials have not been independently assessed.
His biography emphasizes community service and environmental awareness but does not set out detailed municipal proposals.
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Where they stand
What the candidate has said publicly, with links to the original sources.
Downtown, services and community priorities · Candidate questionnaire
Avalokiteshvara criticizes the current downtown design and calls for more tree canopy, drought-tolerant landscaping, water monitoring and regional watershed cooperation. Proposes a local food hub with Spallumcheen and exploring a municipally employed doctor model; its cost and feasibility have not been independently established here.
Published: September 22, 2026 page; answer revision dates not shown. Reviewed: October 8, 2026.
Public answers to Community Foundation North Okanagan’s separate Vital Vote questionnaire. These are candidate statements, not verified council votes or an OKLV questionnaire submission.
View original image · Checked October 8, 2026. Candidate-supplied image published by the Chamber. Photographer and image-specific reuse licence are not stated. No export rights inferred. 2026 candidate profile; photograph date not stated. Whole image and visible credits retained.
Where they stand
What the candidate has said publicly, with links to the original sources.
View original image · Checked October 8, 2026. Candidate-supplied image published by the Chamber. Photographer and image-specific reuse licence are not stated. No export rights inferred. 2026 candidate profile; photograph date not stated. Whole image and visible credits retained.
Where they stand
What the candidate has said publicly, with links to the original sources.
Downtown, services and community priorities · Candidate questionnaire
Wehner supports downtown renewal but says its design lacks community consensus and future phases should learn from the first. Supports more water storage and would consider conservation purchases with durable protection and reasonable cost. Would examine the feasibility and expense of medical office space and temporary housing for healthcare workers.
Published: September 22, 2026 page; answer revision dates not shown. Reviewed: October 8, 2026.
Public answers to Community Foundation North Okanagan’s separate Vital Vote questionnaire. These are candidate statements, not verified council votes or an OKLV questionnaire submission.
View original image · Checked October 8, 2026. Candidate-supplied image published by the Chamber. Photographer and image-specific reuse licence are not stated. No export rights inferred. 2026 candidate profile; photograph date not stated. Whole image and visible credits retained.
Where they stand
What the candidate has said publicly, with links to the original sources.
Downtown, services and community priorities · Candidate questionnaire
Williamson wants more affordable row housing or condominiums in suitable locations. Says underground downtown repairs were needed, but wants the road design reviewed after completion. Prefers privately acquired conservation land that could be donated to the City and would investigate extra water storage while acknowledging its cost and technical uncertainty.
Published: September 22, 2026 page; answer revision dates not shown. Reviewed: October 8, 2026.
Public answers to Community Foundation North Okanagan’s separate Vital Vote questionnaire. These are candidate statements, not verified council votes or an OKLV questionnaire submission.
What the candidate has said publicly, with links to the original sources.
Downtown, services and community priorities · Candidate questionnaire
Bourgeois opposes the current downtown revitalization design while supporting road and infrastructure upgrades. Calls for rainwater collection, FireSmart work and solar panels on new buildings. Would support public conservation purchases following a community decision, and wants stronger local-producer access and wheelchair accessibility.
Published: September 22, 2026 page; answer revision dates not shown. Reviewed: October 8, 2026.
Public answers to Community Foundation North Okanagan’s separate Vital Vote questionnaire. These are candidate statements, not verified council votes or an OKLV questionnaire submission.
View original image · Checked October 8, 2026. Candidate-supplied image published by the Chamber. Photographer and image-specific reuse licence are not stated. No export rights inferred. 2026 candidate profile; photograph date not stated. Whole image and visible credits retained.
Where they stand
What the candidate has said publicly, with links to the original sources.
Downtown, services and community priorities · Candidate questionnaire
Casson opposes the current downtown redesign while supporting road repairs. Prioritizes water capture, reuse and storage, simpler municipal processes and wider public participation. Would consider ecological-land impacts only for dire need with no other option. Says further learning is needed on municipal healthcare options and proposes prioritizing accessibility improvements within the budget.
Published: September 22, 2026 page; answer revision dates not shown. Reviewed: October 8, 2026.
Public answers to Community Foundation North Okanagan’s separate Vital Vote questionnaire. These are candidate statements, not verified council votes or an OKLV questionnaire submission.
Ray Baylis is running for Armstrong council. His candidate-authored profile emphasizes collaboration and relationships between Armstrong and the surrounding rural community.
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Baylis says he moved to the area in 2001 and has experience in farm management, the fire department and the chicken growers’ association.
He supports collaborative decisions about growth and maintaining relationships with neighbouring communities.
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Where they stand
What the candidate has said publicly, with links to the original sources.
Downtown, services and community priorities · Candidate questionnaire
Baylis favours mixed commercial and residential buildings, potentially with permit incentives, and would explore water recycling and conservation education. Wants project meetings at accessible times, stronger local-business communication, support for local food sharing and healthcare fundraising. Proposes reviewing municipal priorities through resident surveys.
Published: September 22, 2026 page; answer revision dates not shown. Reviewed: October 8, 2026.
Public answers to Community Foundation North Okanagan’s separate Vital Vote questionnaire. These are candidate statements, not verified council votes or an OKLV questionnaire submission.
What the candidate has said publicly, with links to the original sources.
Downtown, services and community priorities · Candidate questionnaire
Fowler supports downtown upgrades while remaining open to adjustments, and favours infill, water conservation and accessible connections. Would assess conservation purchases against acquisition, upkeep and essential-service costs. Supports heritage protection, food-preservation education and public feedback on service gaps; broader housing-law changes are an advocacy position, not a municipal power.
Published: September 22, 2026 page; answer revision dates not shown. Reviewed: October 8, 2026.
Public answers to Community Foundation North Okanagan’s separate Vital Vote questionnaire. These are candidate statements, not verified council votes or an OKLV questionnaire submission.
Andy Werner is running for Armstrong council. His profile calls for clearer communication and closer scrutiny of municipal spending.
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Werner describes lifelong ties to Armstrong, longstanding employment and executive roles with the Legion and Kin club.
He raises concerns about taxes and grant spending. These are his campaign assessments, not independently verified conclusions about municipal finances.
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Where they stand
What the candidate has said publicly, with links to the original sources.
Downtown, services and community priorities · Candidate questionnaire
Werner opposes the current downtown plan and supports subdividing suitable larger lots. Favours continuing FireSmart support, encouraging solar panels and rainwater collection, and including green space within developments. Supports community gardens, local cultural grants and continued healthcare recruitment.
Published: September 22, 2026 page; answer revision dates not shown. Reviewed: October 8, 2026.
Public answers to Community Foundation North Okanagan’s separate Vital Vote questionnaire. These are candidate statements, not verified council votes or an OKLV questionnaire submission.
View original image · Checked October 8, 2026. Candidate-supplied image published by the Chamber. Photographer and image-specific reuse licence are not stated. No export rights inferred. 2026 candidate profile; photograph date not stated. Whole image and visible credits retained.
Where they stand
What the candidate has said publicly, with links to the original sources.
Downtown, services and community priorities · Candidate questionnaire
Britton supports downtown revitalization’s goals, with scrutiny of costs, parking and business access in later phases. Favours infill before expansion, conservation purchases with clear long-term benefits and affordable costs, regional water planning and a local food partnership. Sees the City as a facilitator rather than an operator of the food system.
Published: September 22, 2026 page; answer revision dates not shown. Reviewed: October 8, 2026.
Public answers to Community Foundation North Okanagan’s separate Vital Vote questionnaire. These are candidate statements, not verified council votes or an OKLV questionnaire submission.
View original image · Checked October 8, 2026. Candidate-supplied image published by the Chamber. Photographer and image-specific reuse licence are not stated. No export rights inferred. 2026 candidate profile; photograph date not stated. Whole image and visible credits retained.
Where they stand
What the candidate has said publicly, with links to the original sources.
Downtown, services and community priorities · Candidate questionnaire
Zopf supports downtown renovation but opposes the current design and proposes a public review. Supports bike routes and traffic calming that preserve business access, denser housing on existing land and rental housing on City land. Calls for monthly public feedback, regional water-infrastructure work and advocacy for a walk-in clinic.
Published: September 22, 2026 page; answer revision dates not shown. Reviewed: October 8, 2026.
Public answers to Community Foundation North Okanagan’s separate Vital Vote questionnaire. These are candidate statements, not verified council votes or an OKLV questionnaire submission.
Kim Sinclair is running for Armstrong council. Her candidate-authored biography describes experience in community organizations, education and work with vulnerable residents.
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Sinclair says her roles have included school trustee, parent advisory council work, theatre leadership and local age-friendly and social planning committees.
The Chamber biography concentrates on background and community work rather than detailed municipal policy proposals.
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Where they stand
What the candidate has said publicly, with links to the original sources.
Downtown, services and community priorities · Candidate questionnaire
Sinclair wants later downtown revitalization phases halted and reassessed with meaningful consultation. Supports denser housing in the core while protecting ecologically valuable land, a social-planning committee and food preservation using Centennial Hall’s kitchen. Says a proposed levy supporting local clinic expansion is worth examining, without committing to adopt it.
Published: September 22, 2026 page; answer revision dates not shown. Reviewed: October 8, 2026.
Public answers to Community Foundation North Okanagan’s separate Vital Vote questionnaire. These are candidate statements, not verified council votes or an OKLV questionnaire submission.
What the candidate has said publicly, with links to the original sources.
Downtown, services and community priorities · Candidate questionnaire
Drapala supports downtown revitalization but criticizes its consultation. Proposes short agenda summaries and input from local specialists before decisions. Supports more charging infrastructure, municipal fleet electrification and exploring solar power. Favours conserving sensitive habitats, with creative funding partnerships, and free municipal space for direct food sales.
Published: September 22, 2026 page; answer revision dates not shown. Reviewed: October 8, 2026.
Public answers to Community Foundation North Okanagan’s separate Vital Vote questionnaire. These are candidate statements, not verified council votes or an OKLV questionnaire submission.
Dale Bradley is running for Armstrong council. His profile focuses on infrastructure planning, consultation and practical fire protection.
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Bradley describes a career at TELUS that included project planning, followed by consulting work and retirement.
He calls for better consultation on capital projects, attention to the cost of rebuilding older areas, FireSmart measures and hydrants, and paving the Hassen Arena, IPE and curling parking area.
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Downtown, services and community priorities · Candidate questionnaire
Bradley wants to improve downtown freight-delivery access, expand FireSmart work and examine solar power, charging facilities and rainwater storage. Supports protecting natural areas, local food processing and distribution, and fundraising to expand the local health centre. Calls for more responsive communication with residents and businesses.
Published: September 22, 2026 page; answer revision dates not shown. Reviewed: October 8, 2026.
Public answers to Community Foundation North Okanagan’s separate Vital Vote questionnaire. These are candidate statements, not verified council votes or an OKLV questionnaire submission.
View original image · Checked October 8, 2026. Candidate-supplied image published by the Chamber. Photographer and image-specific reuse licence are not stated. No export rights inferred. 2026 candidate profile; photograph date not stated. Whole image and visible credits retained.
Where they stand
What the candidate has said publicly, with links to the original sources.
Downtown, services and community priorities · Candidate questionnaire
Babott would not redo the completed downtown phase unless there is a safety concern, citing cost and disruption, and wants earlier input on later phases. Supports suites and carriage homes, growth matched to service capacity, and regular business meetings. Supports non-market rental housing but leaves the disputed Poole Street location unresolved.
Published: September 22, 2026 page; answer revision dates not shown. Reviewed: October 8, 2026.
Public answers to Community Foundation North Okanagan’s separate Vital Vote questionnaire. These are candidate statements, not verified council votes or an OKLV questionnaire submission.
View original image · Checked October 8, 2026. Candidate-supplied image published by the Chamber. Photographer and image-specific reuse licence are not stated. No export rights inferred. 2026 candidate profile; photograph date not stated. Whole image and visible credits retained.
Where they stand
What the candidate has said publicly, with links to the original sources.
Downtown, services and community priorities · Candidate questionnaire
Todd wants council to revisit the downtown project’s timeline and improve communication. Would assess conservation purchases and development trade-offs case by case rather than give blanket approval or opposition. Supports reducing unnecessary business barriers, the farmers market, direct conversations with residents and continued provincial healthcare advocacy.
Published: September 22, 2026 page; answer revision dates not shown. Reviewed: October 8, 2026.
Public answers to Community Foundation North Okanagan’s separate Vital Vote questionnaire. These are candidate statements, not verified council votes or an OKLV questionnaire submission.
View original image · Checked October 8, 2026. Candidate-supplied image published by the Chamber. Photographer and image-specific reuse licence are not stated. No export rights inferred. 2026 candidate profile; photograph date not stated. Whole image and visible credits retained.
Where they stand
What the candidate has said publicly, with links to the original sources.
Downtown, services and community priorities · Candidate questionnaire
McLennan supports downtown renewal’s goals but raises concerns about design, business access, events and consultation. Wants early engagement, clear budgets, water-source protection and accessible public spaces. Supports conservation purchases with credible assessments and affordable stewardship, and rejects irreversible damage to critical habitat or water systems.
Published: September 22, 2026 page; answer revision dates not shown. Reviewed: October 8, 2026.
Public answers to Community Foundation North Okanagan’s separate Vital Vote questionnaire. These are candidate statements, not verified council votes or an OKLV questionnaire submission.
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Roxanne Landry
Listed nomination · checked September 28, 2026
SD83 Area 1 is one shared trustee race covering Armstrong, Spallumcheen and CSRD Area D. This guide displays the same candidacy in its covered communities. The district now declares this candidate elected by acclamation. No vote is required for this trustee seat. Officially elected by acclamation; no vote is required for this seat.
Roxanne Landry is listed as a candidate for sd83 — area 1 trustee in Armstrong. A fuller background and policy summary is still being researched.
