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Plan your vote in LumbyOctober 17, 2026 · Races, locations, ID and deadlinesView plan
1. Confirm your races
Mayor · 1 seat
Council · 4 seats
All four councillor positions were acclaimed; no council vote is required.
SD22 — Lumby / Areas D and E trustees · 2 seats
One shared SD22 trustee race covers Lumby and RDNO Areas D and E. These community listings represent the same two-seat race. Municipal council candidacies remain separate from this school-board race.
Your address and eligibility determine which races apply. Confirm rural, trustee and any special-service boundaries with the election office.
The Village’s official election page reports that all four council positions were acclaimed. Geoff Bevan, Sherry Kineshanko, Lori Mindnich and Randal Ostafichuk are listed for those seats; there is no council vote. The mayoral and SD22 trustee contests remain separate. Acclamation status rechecked October 3, 2026; the page is undated.
The SD22 trustee electoral area also includes RDNO Areas D and E.
Advance voting hours and the October 14 trustee location were checked October 4, 2026 against the Village’s advance voting event and SD22’s September 24 voting notice.
2. Choose when and where
General voting: October 17, 2026. Confirm the location and its hours before travelling.
Advance voting: October 7, 8 a.m.–8 p.m., Village Council Chambers, 1775 Glencaird Street. Trustee voting also takes place October 14, 8 a.m.–8 p.m., at Charles Bloom Secondary School; the Village’s October 7 mayoral advance poll remains separate.
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 Lumby
Plain-language voter FAQ
General B.C. local-election rules, with voting information for Lumby. 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 Lumby below. Confirm your electoral area with the election office; choosing a community in this guide does not establish eligibility.
One shared SD22 trustee race covers Lumby and RDNO Areas D and E. These community listings represent the same two-seat race. Municipal council candidacies remain separate from this school-board race.
The Village’s official election page reports that all four council positions were acclaimed. Geoff Bevan, Sherry Kineshanko, Lori Mindnich and Randal Ostafichuk are listed for those seats; there is no council vote. The mayoral and SD22 trustee contests remain separate. Acclamation status rechecked October 3, 2026; the page is undated.
The SD22 trustee electoral area also includes RDNO Areas D and E.
Advance voting hours and the October 14 trustee location were checked October 4, 2026 against the Village’s advance voting event and SD22’s September 24 voting notice.
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
Choose a race, open a profile and compare the available evidence. Missing research does not establish a candidate’s views.
For fairness, candidates are shown in a random order within each office. The order changes each time you refresh the page.
Mayor 2 candidates
Mayor
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Kevin Acton
Listed nomination · checked September 13, 2026
Kevin Acton is listed as a candidate for mayor in Lumby. A fuller background and policy summary is still being researched.
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Bradley Weston
Listed nomination · checked September 13, 2026
Bradley Weston is running for mayor of Lumby.
4 reviewed public statements
Read candidate profile +
Get to know the candidate
Weston’s campaign biography describes work in agriculture, paving, construction and heavy-equipment operations, progressing through crew supervision and quality control before operating a local hauling and earthworks business. These are campaign biography claims, rather than independently audited qualifications.
What the candidate has said publicly, with links to the original sources.
Growth, services and community priorities · Candidate questionnaire
In CFNO’s separate questionnaire, Bradley Weston argues that water storage, sewer and road capacity should determine Lumby’s pace of growth. Weston calls for growth to pay for the infrastructure it needs, restraint on residential taxes and plain-language disclosure of project decisions and costs. Would prioritize water storage, sewer renewal and flood planning before additional housing, industrial development or public-works expansion. Supports conservation purchases that address clear flood or habitat risks with disclosed costs; would protect farm and creek land while reviewing infrastructure capacity before expansion. Would keep existing community spaces usable, simplify reliable business permitting and work with health providers on specific local needs rather than promise municipal control of clinical care.
Published: September 21, 2026 (CFNO page date; answer revision dates not exposed). Reviewed: October 8, 2026.
Candidate-authored CFNO Vital Vote response, separate from the OKLV questionnaire. Proposals and claimed outcomes are not adopted policy or an audited voting record.
Growth and infrastructure costs · Campaign website
Would separate existing renewal needs from development-related upgrades, seek fair development contributions within provincial law, and explain borrowing, taxes and utility-rate effects. Supports lawful procurement and opportunities for qualified local firms.
Published: 2026 campaign; page undated. Reviewed: October 8, 2026.
Attributed campaign proposal; no historical vote or completed outcome inferred.
Would invite resident input early enough to shape major decisions, provide plain-language answers and follow up on concerns. Emphasizes cooperation with council and staff.
Published: 2026 campaign; page undated. Reviewed: October 8, 2026.
Attributed campaign proposal; no historical vote or completed outcome inferred.
SD22 — Lumby / Areas D and E trustees 4 candidates
SD22 — Lumby / Areas D and E trustees
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Lori Mindnich
Listed nomination · checked September 28, 2026
One shared SD22 trustee race covers Lumby and RDNO Areas D and E. These community listings represent the same two-seat race. Municipal council candidacies remain separate from this school-board race.
Lori Mindnich is seeking another SD22 Area 3 trustee term representing Lumby and RDNO Areas D and E.
SD22 · Area 3 (Lumby and RDNO Areas D and E). Candidate-supplied answers are attributed statements, not independently verified outcomes or recorded votes.
What the candidate has said publicly, with links to the original sources.
School priorities and governance · Candidate questionnaire
In CFNO’s separate trustee questionnaire, Lori Mindnich calls for policies that recognize rural and remote schools, equitable provincial funding, classroom and mental-health support, and closing achievement gaps. Mindnich supports provincial funding for solar upgrades and electric buses and continued Indigenous education agreements.
Published: September 23, 2026; individual answer update dates not stated. Reviewed: October 8, 2026.
Candidate-authored CFNO Vital Vote response, separate from the OKLV questionnaire. Outcome claims are not independently audited.
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Geoff Bradley
Listed nomination · checked September 28, 2026
One shared SD22 trustee race covers Lumby and RDNO Areas D and E. These community listings represent the same two-seat race. Municipal council candidacies remain separate from this school-board race.
Geoff Bradley is listed as a candidate for sd22 — lumby / areas d and e trustees in Lumby. Read the reviewed campaign statements below for their stated priorities.
What the candidate has said publicly, with links to the original sources.
School priorities and governance · Candidate questionnaire
In CFNO’s separate trustee questionnaire, Geoff Bradley emphasizes early literacy and numeracy, student belonging, rural-school resources and closing Indigenous achievement gaps. Bradley supports facility renewal, dedicated provincial funding for portables, climate considerations in policy and renewed Indigenous education agreements.
Published: September 23, 2026; individual answer update dates not stated. Reviewed: October 8, 2026.
Candidate-authored CFNO Vital Vote response, separate from the OKLV questionnaire. Outcome claims are not independently audited.
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Tahni Fortin
Listed nomination · checked September 28, 2026
One shared SD22 trustee race covers Lumby and RDNO Areas D and E. These community listings represent the same two-seat race. Municipal council candidacies remain separate from this school-board race.
Tahni Fortin is running for the SD22 Area 3 trustee seat serving Lumby and RDNO Areas D and E.
SD22 · Area 3 (Lumby and RDNO Areas D and E). Candidate-supplied answers are attributed statements, not independently verified outcomes or recorded votes.
What the candidate has said publicly, with links to the original sources.
School priorities and governance · Candidate questionnaire
In CFNO’s separate trustee questionnaire, Tahni Fortin emphasizes literacy and numeracy, educator input and support for diverse student needs. Fortin supports considering climate risks in planning while balancing costs, listening to Indigenous families and regularly explaining board decisions to the community.
Published: September 23, 2026; individual answer update dates not stated. Reviewed: October 8, 2026.
Candidate-authored CFNO Vital Vote response, separate from the OKLV questionnaire. Outcome claims are not independently audited.
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Lee Elliott
Listed nomination · checked September 28, 2026
One shared SD22 trustee race covers Lumby and RDNO Areas D and E. These community listings represent the same two-seat race. Municipal council candidacies remain separate from this school-board race.
Lee Elliott is listed as a candidate for sd22 — lumby / areas d and e trustees in Lumby. Read the reviewed campaign statements below for their stated priorities.
What the candidate has said publicly, with links to the original sources.
School priorities and governance · Candidate questionnaire
In CFNO’s separate trustee questionnaire, Lee Elliott emphasizes measurable academic and career outcomes and reducing bureaucracy. Elliott supports urgent facility repairs, solar and geothermal upgrades where financially justified, anonymous feedback and Indigenous partnerships assessed against student outcomes and budget limits.
Published: September 23, 2026; individual answer update dates not stated. Reviewed: October 8, 2026.
Candidate-authored CFNO Vital Vote response, separate from the OKLV questionnaire. Outcome claims are not independently audited.
