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Peachland2026 election guide

Meet the candidates, explore the issues and make an informed choice.

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Plan your vote in PeachlandOctober 17, 2026 · Races, locations, ID and deadlinesView plan

1. Confirm your races

  • Mayor · 1 seat
  • Council · 6 seats
  • SD23 — Zone II trustee · 1 seat

    Lisa Guderyan was declared elected by acclamation for SD23 Zone II in the September 21 RDCO notice. No vote is required for this seat. One shared trustee area serves Peachland and Central Okanagan West; these listings do not represent separate seats. 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 September 21 final declaration lists two mayoral and eight council candidates. Shayne Theriault appeared in the earlier nominations but is absent from the final declaration; no reason is inferred.

The SD23 Zone II trustee represents Peachland and Central Okanagan West. The February 2026 by-election is a different election.

2. Choose when and where

General voting: October 17, 2026. Confirm the location and its hours before travelling.

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.

Official voting information for Peachland

Source checked September 13, 2026. This plan needs no account and stores no personal information. Confirm changes with the election office.

Voting questions for Peachland

Plain-language voter FAQ

General B.C. local-election rules, with voting information for Peachland. Confirm your circumstances with the election office.

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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.

B.C. Local Government Act, section 65

Can I register when I vote?

Yes. Eligible voters can register immediately before voting. Ask your election office what to bring.

B.C. Local Government Act, section 68

What identification do I need?

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.

B.C. Local Government Act, section 72

Can I choose fewer candidates than the maximum?

Yes. Do not exceed the ballot’s limit for an office. An unmarked contest records no vote. Follow the ballot instructions.

B.C. Local Government Act, section 139

Can someone help me mark my ballot?

Ask an election official. Assistance and translation have safeguards; candidates, their representatives and financial agents cannot help mark ballots.

B.C. Local Government Act, section 131

What if I own property but live elsewhere?

Separate non-resident property rules apply, including ownership duration and co-owner consent. Ask the election office to confirm eligibility.

B.C. Local Government Act, section 66

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 Peachland below. Confirm your electoral area with the election office; choosing a community in this guide does not establish eligibility.

  • Mayor Race source
  • Council Race source
  • SD23 — Zone II trustee

    Lisa Guderyan was declared elected by acclamation for SD23 Zone II in the September 21 RDCO notice. No vote is required for this seat. One shared trustee area serves Peachland and Central Okanagan West; these listings do not represent separate seats. Officially elected by acclamation; no vote is required for this seat.

    Race source

The September 21 final declaration lists two mayoral and eight council candidates. Shayne Theriault appeared in the earlier nominations but is absent from the final declaration; no reason is inferred.

The SD23 Zone II trustee represents Peachland and Central Okanagan West. The February 2026 by-election is a different election.

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.

Official voting information for Peachland

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.

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11 candidates shown

Mayor 2 candidates

Mayor

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Patrick Van Minsel

Listed nomination · checked September 28, 2026

Patrick Van Minsel is listed as a candidate for mayor in Peachland. Read the reviewed campaign statements below for their stated priorities.

4 reviewed public statements

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Water security and conditional sewer funding · Campaign website

Prioritizes water conservation, watershed protection and additional supply options, with environmental and regulatory approvals. Would continue seeking provincial and federal funding for sewer expansion to limit household costs.

Published: 2026 campaign; page undated. Reviewed: October 8, 2026.

External funding remains conditional. Conflicting campaign cost estimates are omitted.

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Waterfront scale and growth · Campaign website

Opposes high-rise development on Beach Avenue. Supports preserving lake views and waterfront scale while considering taller buildings farther back, with consultation on future Official Community Plan and zoning rules.

Published: 2026 campaign; page undated. Reviewed: October 8, 2026.

The revitalization strategy guides planning; specific zoning rules are still being developed.

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Long-term tax and service stewardship · Campaign website

Would maintain infrastructure reserves, prioritize renewal before repairs become costlier, seek operational efficiencies without reducing essential services, and require development to contribute fairly to its infrastructure needs.

Published: 2026 campaign; page undated. Reviewed: October 8, 2026.

A long-term approach, without a guaranteed tax rate or audited savings.

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Taxes, infrastructure & intergovernmental funding · Campaign website

Seeks another term emphasizing provincial and federal funding to limit local taxpayer costs, continued sewer and water-supply investment, emergency services and road upgrades. Claims achievements on behalf of council; those funding and delivery claims have not been independently audited in this section.

Published: 2026 campaign; page undated. Reviewed: September 13, 2026.

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Background and voting record

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Nomination source

Peachland — September 21 declaration of election by voting ↗

Official record · checked September 28, 2026

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Mayor

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Gail Mansell

Listed nomination · checked September 28, 2026

Gail Mansell is listed as a candidate for mayor in Peachland. A fuller background and policy summary is still being researched.

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Background and voting record

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Nomination source

Peachland — September 21 declaration of election by voting ↗

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Council 8 candidates

Council

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Ashley Rodenbush

Listed nomination · checked September 28, 2026

Ashley Rodenbush is listed as a candidate for council in Peachland. A fuller background and policy summary is still being researched.

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Background and voting record

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Nomination source

Peachland — September 21 declaration of election by voting ↗

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Council

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Marissa Baecker

Listed nomination · checked September 28, 2026

Marissa Baecker is listed as a candidate for council in Peachland. A fuller background and policy summary is still being researched.

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Background and voting record

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Nomination source

Peachland — September 21 declaration of election by voting ↗

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Council

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Alena Glasman

Listed nomination · checked September 28, 2026

Alena Glasman is listed as a candidate for council in Peachland. A fuller background and policy summary is still being researched.

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Background and voting record

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Nomination source

Peachland — September 21 declaration of election by voting ↗

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Council

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Chris Richardson

Listed nomination · checked September 28, 2026

Chris Richardson is listed as a candidate for council in Peachland. Read the reviewed campaign statements below for their stated priorities.

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Economy & public spending · Campaign website

Supports a more diversified year-round economy, local businesses and development that respects Peachland’s character. Calls for careful municipal spending and collaborative, practical council decisions.

Published: October 17, 2026 campaign; page undated. Reviewed: September 15, 2026.

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Background and voting record

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Nomination source

Peachland — September 21 declaration of election by voting ↗

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Council

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Rick Ingram

Listed nomination · checked September 28, 2026

Rick Ingram is listed as a candidate for council in Peachland. A fuller background and policy summary is still being researched.

Issue-position research in progress

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Background and voting record

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Nomination source

Peachland — September 21 declaration of election by voting ↗

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Council

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Eric Hall

Listed nomination · checked September 28, 2026

Eric Hall is listed as a candidate for council in Peachland. A fuller background and policy summary is still being researched.

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How to read these statements

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Background and voting record

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Nomination source

Peachland — September 21 declaration of election by voting ↗

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Council

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Randey Brophy

Listed nomination · checked September 28, 2026

Randey Brophy is listed as a candidate for council in Peachland. A fuller background and policy summary is still being researched.

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Background and voting record

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Nomination source

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Council

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Ali Bani-Sadr

Listed nomination · checked September 28, 2026

Ali Bani-Sadr is listed as a candidate for council in Peachland. Read the reviewed campaign statements below for their stated priorities.

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Community & governance · Campaign website

His March by-election campaign describes priorities of affordability, responsible growth, clear decisions and community inclusion, alongside youth-soccer coaching and local volunteering.

Published: March 14, 2026 by-election campaign. Reviewed: September 15, 2026.

This is an earlier 2026 campaign page, not a newly dated October platform. Current detailed proposals remain to be verified.

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Background and voting record

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Nomination source

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SD23 — Zone II trustee 1 candidate

SD23 — Zone II trustee

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Lisa Guderyan

Listed nomination · checked September 22, 2026

Lisa Guderyan was declared elected by acclamation for SD23 Zone II in the September 21 RDCO notice. No vote is required for this seat. One shared trustee area serves Peachland and Central Okanagan West; these listings do not represent separate seats. Officially elected by acclamation; no vote is required for this seat.

Lisa Guderyan is listed as a candidate for sd23 — zone ii trustee in Peachland. A fuller background and policy summary is still being researched.

Issue-position research in progress

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Background and voting record

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Nomination source

RDCO — September 21 voting and acclamation notice, SD23 Zones I and II ↗

Official record · checked September 22, 2026

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