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Plan your vote in RDNO Area C — BX / Silver StarOctober 17, 2026 · Races, locations, ID and deadlinesView plan
1. Confirm your races
RDNO — Area C director · 1 seat
SD22 — Vernon / Areas B and C trustees · 4 seats
One shared SD22 trustee race covers Vernon and RDNO Areas B and C. These community listings represent the same four-seat race. A similarly named municipal candidate is a separate candidacy; no council history or answers are transferred here.
Your address and eligibility determine which races apply. Confirm rural, trustee and any special-service boundaries with the election office.
The September 21 declaration confirms election by voting for this director seat.
School trustee electoral areas may combine rural areas with a municipality; check the applicable school district.
2. Choose when and where
General voting: October 17, 2026. Confirm the location and its hours before travelling.
Advance voting: Director advance voting: October 7, 14 and 15, 8 a.m.–8 p.m., RDNO office, 9848 Aberdeen Road, Coldstream. Trustee voting dates are separate; check the school district notice. Checked October 4, 2026.
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 RDNO Area C — BX / Silver Star
Plain-language voter FAQ
General B.C. local-election rules, with voting information for RDNO Area C — BX / Silver Star. 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 RDNO Area C — BX / Silver Star 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 Vernon and RDNO Areas B and C. These community listings represent the same four-seat race. A similarly named municipal candidate is a separate candidacy; no council history or answers are transferred here.
The September 21 declaration confirms election by voting for this director seat.
School trustee electoral areas may combine rural areas with a municipality; check the applicable school district.
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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RDNO — Area C director 2 candidates
RDNO — Area C director
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Rachel Enns
Listed nomination · checked September 28, 2026
Rachel Enns is listed as a candidate for rdno — area c director in RDNO Area C — BX / Silver Star. A fuller background and policy summary is still being researched.
Include this candidate’s name, RDNO Area C — BX / Silver Star, the exact statement and a dated original source. Information is privately reviewed before publication.
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Amanda Shatzko
Listed nomination · checked September 28, 2026
Amanda Shatzko is listed as a candidate for rdno — area c director in RDNO Area C — BX / Silver Star. A fuller background and policy summary is still being researched.
Include this candidate’s name, RDNO Area C — BX / Silver Star, the exact statement and a dated original source. Information is privately reviewed before publication.
SD22 — Vernon / Areas B and C trustees 6 candidates
SD22 — Vernon / Areas B and C trustees
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Stephanie Hoffman
Listed nomination · checked September 28, 2026
One shared SD22 trustee race covers Vernon and RDNO Areas B and C. These community listings represent the same four-seat race. A similarly named municipal candidate is a separate candidacy; no council history or answers are transferred here.
Stephanie Hoffman is listed as a candidate for sd22 — vernon / areas b and c trustees in RDNO Area C — BX / Silver Star. A fuller background and policy summary is still being researched.
Include this candidate’s name, RDNO Area C — BX / Silver Star, the exact statement and a dated original source. Information is privately reviewed before publication.
One shared SD22 trustee race covers Vernon and RDNO Areas B and C. These community listings represent the same four-seat race. A similarly named municipal candidate is a separate candidacy; no council history or answers are transferred here.
Robert Lee is running for an SD22 Area 1 trustee seat serving Vernon and RDNO Areas B and C.
SD22 · Area 1 (Vernon and RDNO Areas B and C). 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, Robert Lee calls for school-level academic improvement plans, targeted support for schools with persistent weaknesses and action on overcrowding. Lee supports electric buses, solar and heating upgrades, regular Indigenous-community discussions and accessible public conversations.
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.
Include this candidate’s name, RDNO Area C — BX / Silver Star, the exact statement and a dated original source. Information is privately reviewed before publication.
One shared SD22 trustee race covers Vernon and RDNO Areas B and C. These community listings represent the same four-seat race. A similarly named municipal candidate is a separate candidacy; no council history or answers are transferred here.
Mark Olsen is running for another term as an SD22 Area 1 trustee representing Vernon and RDNO Areas B and C.
SD22 · Area 1 (Vernon and RDNO Areas B and C). 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, Mark Olsen prioritizes early literacy and numeracy and support for Indigenous students and diverse learners. Olsen supports continued environmental upgrades and electric buses, monitoring student safety and belonging, and engagement through parent advisory councils.
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.
Include this candidate’s name, RDNO Area C — BX / Silver Star, the exact statement and a dated original source. Information is privately reviewed before publication.
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Jenn Comazzetto
Listed nomination · checked September 28, 2026
One shared SD22 trustee race covers Vernon and RDNO Areas B and C. These community listings represent the same four-seat race. A similarly named municipal candidate is a separate candidacy; no council history or answers are transferred here.
Jenn Comazzetto is listed as a candidate for sd22 — vernon / areas b and c trustees in RDNO Area C — BX / Silver Star. 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 2026 trustee questionnaire, Jenn Comazzetto emphasizes literacy and numeracy, attendance and graduation outcomes, student belonging and contingency reserves. Comazzetto supports continued electrification of district vehicles and listening to staff, families and Indigenous partners.
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.
Include this candidate’s name, RDNO Area C — BX / Silver Star, the exact statement and a dated original source. Information is privately reviewed before publication.
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Vanessa Mitchell
Listed nomination · checked September 28, 2026
One shared SD22 trustee race covers Vernon and RDNO Areas B and C. These community listings represent the same four-seat race. A similarly named municipal candidate is a separate candidacy; no council history or answers are transferred here.
Vanessa Mitchell is listed as a candidate for sd22 — vernon / areas b and c trustees in RDNO Area C — BX / Silver Star. 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, Vanessa Mitchell emphasizes student mental well-being, equity, inclusion and diverse education pathways. Mitchell supports regular outcome reporting, student voice, Indigenous education agreements and accessible engagement with families and community groups.
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.
School trustee priorities · Candidate questionnaire
Would uphold inclusive, identity-safe school environments, advocate for mental-health and staffing resources, and retain district-wide governance responsibilities.
Published: October 5, 2026. Reviewed: October 6, 2026.
Include this candidate’s name, RDNO Area C — BX / Silver Star, the exact statement and a dated original source. Information is privately reviewed before publication.
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Tom Williamson
Listed nomination · checked September 28, 2026
One shared SD22 trustee race covers Vernon and RDNO Areas B and C. These community listings represent the same four-seat race. A similarly named municipal candidate is a separate candidacy; no council history or answers are transferred here.
Tom Williamson is listed as a candidate for sd22 — vernon / areas b and c trustees in RDNO Area C — BX / Silver Star. 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, Tom Williamson emphasizes early learning, teacher resources, student choice and support for diverse needs. Williamson supports developing a district climate policy, pursuing capital funding and following the local education agreement with Okanagan Indian Band.
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.
School trustee priorities · Candidate questionnaire
Proposes online classes of 10–20 students depending on the course, through contract negotiations, a needs-based budget and reduced non-instructional teacher workload.
Published: October 5, 2026. Reviewed: October 6, 2026.
Include this candidate’s name, RDNO Area C — BX / Silver Star, the exact statement and a dated original source. Information is privately reviewed before publication.
